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Very nice looking guitar. I have a couple of Electromatic Gretsches myself, great value for the money
They really do have a different sound to my ears. The ebony board made it a little brighter. But the big difference to me was the stereo wiring and a six-position Varitone switch. There's a nice...
So blessed to see one of the best builders on Earth posting here! Thank you, Mark!!!
Yea supersoul.... there's a big different between just playing and practice. There's technique practice and performance practice. Very cool your working on using your thumb.... I love playing and...
lol I’m shocked. SHOCKED. (clutches pearls)
Lester Leaps In is just a swing version of Rhythm Changes. The bit I mentioned is just an intro to the tune played by Basie before the rest of the band comes in. https://youtu.be/f60JYoHdfVM
Joe- thanks for the kind words – greatly appreciated. My intention with this post was to share my recent experience with Archtop guitars produced by current builders I admire. I don’t get paid to...
Wait, is Mark allowed to post photos of his own builds? I thought by the laws of the jazz guitar forum, photos had to be posted by Vinny?!
Was he? Oh, my mistake then, don't know Lester Leaps In. I better explore it. Oh, not at all, perennial problem, how to navigate difficult stuff. (just off to correct my post)
This is a rough of an original tune of mine recorded about 16+ years ago in tribute to Emily using a Bossa progression she taught in her instructional video. Stream BOSSA FOR EMILY by AEV | Listen...
Can we also agree that bullying in return and using offensive language to describe the person with whom you are in conflict is not an appropriate response to the situation either.
I was in the market for a small, portable amp for jazz. I settled on a TC Electronics BAM20 after seeing a YouTube video. The cab I am using is an old Fender Frontman with the amp removed. To my...
He was talking about Lester Leaps In. You brought in that Bernstein video again. Because what they’re doing bears no relationship whatsoever to the way you’re talking about the tune. It...
Replacement Speaker [newbie advice please)
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