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!
Apparently so. The user manual lists a few possible substitutes for the EL34, including 6L6, 5881 and 6V6. Your concern about this swap is exactly the reason I'm not doing it yet. I've sent in a...
I'm not sure I really understood. You can put a 6V6 in place of the EL34 right off the bat in this amp??
Thanks for all this great information. The Little Gristle got out of my interest for a while,...
I’d echo what @allenallen said about your amp. Admittedly I’ve not played through one but aren’t Fishman amps really specifically geared towards amplifying acoustic instruments?
Secondly, the...
Thanks so much for all of the responses. There's a lot to think about here and a lot of approaches and I will be revisiting this thread again and again. It'll give me new things to try and think...
My Campellone Special has exactly the same specs as a Gibson Johnny Smith. The scale, nut-width and body dimensions are all the same as a JS. Interestingly, the Campellone sounds more like my JS than...
Here's my first four measures, played slowly about 140 bpm. This is my brand new Cordoba Stage nylon-stringed amplified guitar. Played through a Fender Tone Master Twin Reverb, direct to the...
GuyBoden, thank you for this reminder. This is one of those things that can make a big difference if you are aware of it. It seems to me that less thumb pressure is always beneficial.
When playing with a band I always try to get my tone a little cleaner and brighter onstage. By the time it gets to audience land it will sound just right.
I would never use compression live. It...
Playing live and getting the best sound from the...
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