The Songs

Video: The Harmonic Minor Scale in Jazz

Shipping Catastrophe

I concentrate on you

René Magritte

Boulou Ferre solo performance

Bill Barker always said that the grain pattern of being wider was no really true. He said carving and tuning were the key. He thought actually the wider grain made for a mellower sound and warmer....

Incoming a second time: Heritage Johnny Smith

I have done a number of side by side comparisons. I have 4 original DeArmond's of which 2 are 1100's, 1 is a 1000, and the other is the Rhythm Chief. I also have 4 of the reissues. I had one reissue...

In search of: Original DeArmond RC 1100

They are both talented musicians. Their dad and uncle were pretty good also. https://youtu.be/eRi3k4yaUc8?si=Iz_N5xr0kLMp1p2C Boulou, Elios, dad Matelo, and family playing. 1970’s ...

Boulou Ferre solo performance

Can’t argue with that statement. I agree.

Boulou Ferre solo performance

Looks great Marty. Play in good health. Tight or straight grain in spruce seems to be more of an aesthetic consideration. 4:20

Incoming a second time: Heritage Johnny Smith

The Milkman 100 is a great amp, and being a "Pedal" amp. it could be used very well in a "no amp" situation where one is going direct into a PA. It is a Class D solid state amp with a tube pre-amp...

Acoustic Image Clarus 2R vs. Quilter 101 Reverb

Mr.Boulou Ferre follows his own muse in gypsy jazz genre. A unique and gifted talent. Here is a clip you may like. It’s in a bar, after hours, Boulou and Stochelo Rosenberg have a nice, quiet jam. ...

Boulou Ferre solo performance

I haven't had a guild reissue on my instruments but I've seen/heard/noodled on one that did and it sounded good. I've heard from people that Guild is doing a very good job with them.

In search of: Original DeArmond RC 1100

As already being pointed out by many electric guitar into an acoustic amp is not a recipe for a great sound, which I totally agree with. If crispy acoustic like rhythm sound is the target, why not...

Playing live and getting the best sound from the guitar

MM and PG are the head maestros and virtuosos.

Bebop heads: Donna Lee

I personally recommend the milkman. It's been my solid state amp of choice lately. I still use the bud 6 when *ultra* portability is required.

Acoustic Image Clarus 2R vs. Quilter 101 Reverb

Sure the shape is awkward, but why did they also decide to drop the ones made of wood and go with such a cheap looking multi-ply cut plastic one? Wood isn’t generally my preference but at least it...

Heritage now offering the H-575 as part of their Core Collection Series

How else are you supposed to mount 5 knobs without going into the body. LOL

Heritage now offering the H-575 as part of their Core Collection Series

and if you want to stuff ,but keep the weight off , like me …. try stuffing with soft foam instead of cotton again it still sounds like a hollow body jazz box (i have since settled on...

My modified D'aquisto jazz line

I owned the Elitist Broadway and a Gibson L5ces and played them side-by-side very often. Honestly, neither my ear nor my hands could tell the difference except that the Elitist Broadway had a...

80s Epiphone Emperor v Elitist Broadway

Bebop heads: Donna Lee

Who's Your Favorite Bass Player?

Incoming 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

Inversions

Aint Misbehavin chord meldy theory help

Heritage now offering the H-575 as part of their Core Collection Series

Benedetto Bravo Deluxe or Gibson WesMo Crimson

Help, this theory question is blowing my mind

Passing chord C --> Em7

Cantalope Island 1996 Gibson L4CES vs 2016 Yamaha SA2200, which do you like?

Dunning Kruger valley

NBD: new blade day

15" v. 16" archtop