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naming chords?

Some beautiful tone (and playing) on a Guild...

Antonio Lauro - La Gatica (Venezuelan Waltz)

I need help about multi effects/ modelers

55 Gibson ES 125

hey Allen... yea I made quick vid... but wouldn't load and had to split.... back now and had to post vid on my youtube site to download on JGF... Anyway here is quick example I made earlier....

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

This is an internet canard with no basis in truth. Plenty of young guys want old guitars, and many of them are reaching the stage of life where they can afford them. Plus, they in fact did all grow...

Buying guitars as an investment

The TI Swing Series JS111 .011" last me about 4 months before I notice bumps forming on the G string over the frets, indicating that the wraps are getting worn and deformed by the frets. This causes...

Flatwound Strings - how long do yours last?

True - often it's the other way round. Even at the lowest level of the press agency news tickers that feed tidbits to journalists working from their cosy offices you'll find biases in the form of...

Death of USA made guitars

I do not believe most news sources are heavily influenced or controlled by those with political agendas.

Death of USA made guitars

Guitars are not a good investment because younger generations show no interest in collecting them. They do not have money and they did not grow up with guitar music. Besides, most collections will be...

Buying guitars as an investment

Actually, his 2015 Brazilian Nights album isn’t bad. It’s not Stan Getz, but what is. https://youtu.be/QD1VQPkX5YQ?si=_hM2TtJid6KBZIfS

Kenny G Is Fine With Some People Hating His Music – Even Pat Metheny

On average, I agree with you. Sometimes you get lucky and find an arbitrage opportunity, but typically your gains net to zero in real dollars. Then again, that's the same for anyone who keeps cash in...

Buying guitars as an investment

Ironically faster tempos are a little easier when it comes to comping I think. A couple of voicings per chord, chromatic approaches, guide tones, even just leaving space here and there work well. ...

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

And i thought pro tennis players were bad when they smash their $300 dollar racket but then again they get their rackets for free.Instead of smashing the guitar next time maybe give it to some poor...

1 key, 3 strings for a year

Good thing he's talking nonsense.

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

A few years ago I added an inflation calculator to the spreadsheet that lists all my guitars. Most of the guitars are not appreciating. However, some do hold their value and some have...

Buying guitars as an investment

Thanks, lots of good stuff in this. I never thought to do two chromatic chords in a row. Db to D to land on Eb. I've got it in my head that I need diminished approach chords from my skimming of the...

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

That's it, I'm going to the river...

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

Some say he's still searching for the changes to this day.

What not to do on a gig

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

Death of USA made guitars

I just ordered all the Real Books lol

What not to do on a gig

A couple of Guitar Center stories...

FYI: Gibson L-4 HSL4 Light Cherry Burst, 2022

Any other bakers on here?

Younger guitarists are discovering the joys of having a jazz box. Good!

Anyone had an archtop Plek'd?

Gibson Thin line Guitar Models

Buying guitars as an investment

how to fix string alignment

I'm now fluent in every key