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Hearing Negative Space

Collings I-35 Tobacco Burst

How To Play Neo-Soul Chords

Two Gibson Johnny Smiths!

Comins GCS-1ES

John, that abstract was nice! Love the SelMac sound for it too. Rp, that's some "grown up" playing. I had originally tried this tune with a track that was about 260...I kept telling myself ,"just...

JGBE Virtual Jam (Round 14) Tune Up

Free improvisation with small groups, not more than 4, is an excellent way to hone the listening skills. I find that it's the most effective way to learn just what happens when we play, how the...

Hearing Negative Space

I like many things Italian and Brazilian. The Brazilians win this one. By Miles and miles.

A question for the Early Music experts in the house

John, nice variety in your lines. Blues, fast lines and those chord lines were cool! Triple Jazz, I liked the 16'. To me it seemed more alive, but there was nice articulations and phrasing on...

JGBE Virtual Jam (Round 14) Tune Up

I like this a lot. Lots of good ideas, and interesting mix of phrase lengths and note durations. John

JGBE Virtual Jam (Round 14) Tune Up

Yes duo is a very special setting.

Hearing Negative Space

If you can hear what is off in your rhythm (which seems to be the case) then you're a good percent of the way towards solving it through practice. I do think that slowing down is one of the key...

JGBE Virtual Jam (Round 14) Tune Up

All of that, and he has posted here! Bobby Broom and the State of Jazz You have to wade thru a page and a half of our usual ramblings to get to him. Very classy guy.

Bobby Broom-great guitar player

I've been getting a case of GAS for that Little Jazz. Just seems to sound so good in every clip I hear. They are quite expensive around here, I don't understand the difference in price with Europe...

Roland JC-22 vs DV Mark Little Jazz/Jazz 12

That smaller Ibanez is nice. I also have an Ibanez Am75 from the 80's. It's the same size as that. It's even brighter than my JSM10. But a cool little guitar. Has a bit less depth.

Choosing a Semi-hollow jazz guitar

I dunno dude.... its all guessing. A couple of sites used existing specs and people are taking them as gospel. Based on the pix with Pat it sure looks like a PM200 body. But who knows? Maybe...

Ibanez working on new Metheny model with CC?

That's a good description of accompaniment. The only way I know to learn it is to do a lot of it, and listen to how others do it. Jim Hall comping for Ron Carter on Alone Together has taught me...

Hearing Negative Space

Thanks man, I appreciate the encouraging words!

April 2021 - Mean to Me

In fairness, I think some of the great sound Chris is laying down comes from the vocal mic picking up some acoustics. It's a nice mix. I just thought it was interesting in view of tube VS solid state...

Quilter 101 50w Mini Reverb Head

This '57/58 Champ is a once in a lifetime score...especially for what you got it for! Take it to a qualified amp tech to be checked out and enjoy that little beast for many years. It'll likely...

1957-58 Fender Champ

JGBE Virtual Jam (Round 13) - In Your Own Sweet Way

The State of Music

Don't complain that the guitar is too big for you

Big Band Tone - A Serious Conversation

What is sight reading?

Marcin Patrzalek-Giant Steps-is it easy or not?

Going ampless?

Min7#5 Chord

JGBE Virtual Jam (Round 14) Tune Up

Do you like every song on an artist's CD or album?

When the solo swings...Unit 7

Can I play jazz on my ESP Ron Wood custom telecaster?

Fender Twin Reverb Reissue - Best Power Tubes