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That sounds like the ideal neck to me! I also prefer 1-3/4" nut width but the soft-V to C profile about an inch deep is really my happy place. Play it in good health!
"I Love You" by Cole Porter opens with a descending major 7th.
Well, I have to commend Jack for making the effort to create these videos, with notation /tab on the screen. It seems like lots of work, and they are very professionally done. And I really...
Easy, BEST bass players past and present: 1. Ron Carter 2. Christian McBride 3. Ray Brown 4. Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen Honorable Mention 5. Victor Wooten 6. Charlie Haden
I'm reminded of Chet Baker's comment: “It takes a pretty good drummer to be better than no drummer at all.”
Unfortunately, like many people, the result of my "learning" scales has a tendency be learning finger patterns rather than really hearing the intervals.
You can still achieve a level of play where your music is attractive to the listener and legitimate even if it isn't Jimmy Smith level.
What a remarkable, um, je-ne-sais-quoi reason not to consider a very nice guitar.
I prefer to belittle them for their over-sized f-holes. :highly_amused: Funny, that, and the aesthetically-challenged headstock shape, hasn't prevented a few of them from following me home. Go...
It looks like this new generation, both the $4500 regular version and the $6,000 Custom (core) versions have lam tops and backs with a solid rim. In the old days, the H-575 was fully carved,...
This guitar: -1 11/16" nut width - I prefer 1 3/4", but 1 11/16" works fine for me as well; -.97" - depth at the 1st fret; -1.00" - depth at the 9th fret; -soft V to C neck profile. Full report...
Since the conversation has gravitated to the headstock, I thought I would include a pick of my 2000 Heritage Eagle headstock with inlaid Fleur-de-lis.
This was it for me. Back when I did Gypsy gigs being able to switch from rhythm to soloing in a single beat was great
Chet Baker - Do It The Hard Way, Scat Solo...
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