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Thumb pick for classical guitar
06-07-2023, 01:00 PM
Eastman make outstanding instruments and they offer major value. I owned an Eastman AR580C for a couple years before (recently) purchasing a Heritage Eagle Standard Classic. The 580C was a fantastic...
I did about 600 gigs on a national np-2 before the metal was folded over enough that I had to finally part ways with it. I am reasonably handy with metal working files and have a bunch but it's not...
The substitution of a minor 7th chord for a dominant 7th chord is a common technique known as a tritone substitution.
Sometimes I just put on a backing track and play one note or just a few notes over it to see what I can make happen. I have a tendency to blow too many notes so it helps me learn to relax and let the...
Different animal, but I just bought a 10 year old Samuel Eastman 3/4 upright bass from a friend, Model VB90, and had it professionally set up. It's a great jazz bass for me. I'm loving it.
I had the opportunity to audition a Victoria Club Deluxe and I was predictably, highly impressed. I've owned 5 different Victoria amps over the years and loved every single one. So, I stopped by my...
I love how “guitaristic” those guys are, Charlie, Barney, and Mickey in that video. I feel that — among other virtues — they really lean into the instrument as a guitar, playing to its strengths. ...
Great arrangement! Thanks for sharing.
You can gently sand or file it to restore a smooth surface. Be careful not to remove too much material or alter the shape too drastically.
I don't read music worth a damn and I don't really like Tabs but watching others do the John Hurt picking in person and having some stuff tabbed out for it to go along with it was extremely helpful....
Yes, me too! I like to think Mickey's books are his '1950s take' on Charlie Christian's approach (some Django ideas also) so I hear a lot of Barney, Herb Ellis etc. in his lines...
A lot of Giants fans were frustrated over what happened in the WS 20 years ago and with how Dusty left, but a lot of us also still had a soft spot for him since he was with the org as a player,...
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