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Epiphone ES-175 Premium

Eastman AR610 - Big Bad Archtop

Gibson ES-165 Herb Ellis 2006 [EU]

PRS SE Hollowbody Dark Smokeburst

Since that’s not what he said at all, I’m going to go out on a limb and say that it isn’t what he really thinks. He said nobody “sits back and posts to the internet.” And that is very much true. ...

Playing the changes vs. playing over the key center

No question like you I have owned both and have a Sunburst HJS now. Far better guitars than Gibson version except when you get one of the better GJS.

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I owned both the Gibson and Heritage versions. At least with my examples, I thought the Heritage was a far superior guitar. In build, playability, and sound.

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Thanks a lot!

Red Garland comping rhythms

Nobody gets discovered on the internet, Really??? Is that what you really think? That statement is false, and that's putting it mildly. Just do a quick Google search of famous artists discovered on...

Playing the changes vs. playing over the key center

Tomorrow if all goes well, I am going up to Chicago to buy Big Mikes Heritage Johnny Smith. I have played it a winner. Be glad to get one of his old friends then I can play tunes on it to send him...

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Big Mike has his priorities in order. I think he like nice looking ladies, great food, and guitars. He is a very devoted Christian and while not Roman Catholic he watches Mass on livestream from Holy...

Campellone PSA

Looking for an Epi ES-175 Premium. Also looking at Archtop Tributes, 175 style or possible others. Thanks!

Epiphone ES-175 Premium

Well, maybe chord choice (extended, voicings, inversions, etc.) passing chord choices, etc. Maybe I'll comment on some reharm I include???? I've seen your videos here, it looks like you are NOT...

The Summer of Rhythm Guitar 2024

The one I attached seems to be almost exactly the same as the one rpjazzguitar posted in the other thread (apart from a few details like the indented first line). The movie "An American In Paris"...

Summer of Rhythm … Changes?

These are excellent song choices. Regarding reharmonization, that might be a topic for someone who knows more than me.

The Summer of Rhythm Guitar 2024

"Most of the saddles I've seen on (photos of) vintage Gibson L5 archtops and family appear to be ebony btw." They were in the 20's then switched to BRW, then back to ebony in the 70s where they've...

Replacement footer and badge for my '63 Kessel

Eastman AR610 acoustic archtop. Nearly mint. Some years ago, at my advanced age and small size, I swore I would never try using a full-size 17" archtop again. Sold all of my 17" gits, including my...

Eastman AR610 - Big Bad Archtop

I believe it’s less functional and more an aesthetic design choice. Luthier Maegan Wells features a distinctive Florentine cutaway in her archtop models. AKA

Florentine vs Venetian: which one is better?

Assuming you will add some, I really learn from others' approach to reharmonizing progressions. Next song something simple: I can't give you Anything but Love? Moonglow? 'Tis Autumn? I'm...

The Summer of Rhythm Guitar 2024

Playing the changes vs. playing over the key center

How do you understand the 5th and 6th bars of rhythm changes?

Rob MacKillop not feeling well.

Not really sounding very 'jazzy'. Is it in the playing technique?

Eliminating the Metronome for technical studies?

What did early Jazz guitarists in America play live pre-swing era?

Time After Time - Jazz Ballads by Jeff Arnold - Tune #2

JGO Virtual 'Bluez' Jam (Round 3) - Straight No Chaser

Rich Severson’s top 5 guitars

How bad is this?

In-ear Monitors for a Big Band

Just a Gigolo C7 Bb7 A7

Learning to play with a singer