A while ago I made a transcription of a Joe Pass solo fingerstyle version of Joyspring, as I was fascinated to know how he made this into an effective solo guitar arrangement (I worked it out from that youtube video where he plays to some people in a guitar shop, plus bits from another version he recorded).
It’s an absolute pig to play, I still can’t play it properly. Increased my respect for Joe no end. Especially as in the youtube video he starts talking while he plays it!
Thank You! I knew he made that quantity of guitars but did not know how it could be numbered 85 & be the "last one".
The 1st bunch not being numbered now makes sense. 1987 is the year it was made...
Yep! That is the thing to do. Put Linux on your old computers. I do that with any new computer I buy, but I realize that many folks wouldn't be comfortable outside of Windows or Mac and that is...
That's one less digit than a modern serial number format. Gibson's serial numbers are weird and inconsistent. I wouldn't be surprised at all if it's actually a 2002. That better lines up with the...
I only had a GC repair person work on one guitar of mine. It was a Taylor 912CE that I bought at that store. He really messed up the setup so I brought it to St. Paul Guitar Repair and they made it...
Yup
Most of my business with GC the last few years has been online.
If I don't like what they send me, I can return it in person.
If I'm nervous about shipping an expensive item, I can also...
I just went into my audio achives and found the original recordings. So I uploaded them again for you. The levels are pretty well matched, but I notice that I had a bit more reverb on the Blu than...
Resophonic guitars are wonderful instruments. They are so much more than the “loud trash can and one trick ponies” moniker many give them. My Mule tricone is stainless steel. I prefer steel over...
We visited I Remember You in Aug 2013, so our standard for May 2024 will be Goodbye (Gordon Jenkins, 1935).
Background:
Jazz Standards Songs and Instrumentals (Goodbye)
Generally most would label this arranging a melody.
You need a melody or some type of lead line to start with....and then either implied harmony, changes or chords.
Generally you also need to...
I read it, but I'm not entirely convinced. This was posted on the Gibson Brands forums last week:
Hello All, hoping to get some commentary on a guitar we have received for consignment, what would...
I think Sam Ash's business model (at least in Manhattan) is to hoard space in order to draw a buy-out from landlords/developers. They seemed not to even be trying to sell anything in their last few...
Just seeing if anyone else has any thoughts on this guitar? I don't see a lot of threads about this one. The price is certainly very reasonable. Love the styling and it is pretty close imo to Joe...
Thanks everyone for the help. I have a lot to look forward to learning. I have been playing music for 39yrs by ear and using tab. It’s high time I learn the language. Thanks for the encouragement, it...
May 2024 - Goodbye
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