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ESTABAN "WHAT A SCAM"

matt — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 01:20:44 GMT

so-called “Guitar legend” Esteban was stripped of his legendary status this week when it was discovered that he is an entirely fictional character created specifically to sell pressboard guitars in infomercials.

Allan Holdsworth, guitar legend and president of “Real Guitar Legends For Truth” released a statement on Monday calling for the immediate cessation of all applications of the appellation “Guitar legend” to the television character known as “Esteban”. According to the statement, “Esteban is a fictional character created by L.A. session guitarist Dan Fernaueu for the express purpose of marketing a cheap, poorly constructed guitar-like instrument on the Home Shopping Channel.”

The scandal intensified when the Recording Academy revealed that claims that “Esteban” had won “several Grammys” were false.

These charges come on the heels of last month’s statement from the Musical Instrument Manufacturers Association that the “Esteban” guitar could not, in fact, be classified as an actual guitar due to the fact that it is constructed out of reclaimed materials such as discarded telephone directories and medical waste. The MIMA demanded that the instrument be classified as a toy

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Hey id like to ask for a favor!

Abe — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:52:03 GMT

Me and a friend are trying something new =)

i did the singing/flow and my friend did the guitar and sang

give it a try and listen to it..It was recorded in a professional studio so the quality is great

If you like the style shoot us a friend request or something

Any type of comments are welcome :)

www.myspace.com/wethemisunderstood

We, the Misunderstood
peace!

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Oud Introduction to the Guitar Players

Assaf — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:57:04 GMT

Hi
My name is Assaf.
I want to introduce the oud instrument to all the Guitar Players.
This is very unique instrument and if you are a Guitar Players it will be very easy to start playing on the oud.
I have a website which you can read a lot about this instrument, take free video lessons, and also you can buy oud and listen to his sound.
Please visit my website and tell me what you think.

This is the link: http://www.arabinstruments.com

Hope to meet you there.
Assaf

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The Book Of Worlds= Electronica+Acoustic Guitar, Jazz Multiplied By Indian Subdivided By Ambient

Domina — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:20:04 GMT

Ambient. Jazz. Rock. Electronica. World. Discover Singapore's undiscovered Asian Transgendered Jazz-Rock Guitarist, Composer, and Self-Sufficient Soloist/Virtual Band. Domina Catrina, has created her debut self-realized, solo album project, "The Book Of Worlds". Domina Catrina's music is a mystery wrapped in a cathedral of enigmas, informed by the noetics of jazz, powered by the force of rock, catapulted around this planet we call :earth: that a young child created by opening up a secret book. The book describes a Shamanic Journey into the Lower Worlds, and Redemption via Dismemberment/Resurrection, also suggestive in the interlinked Suite of song titles - the Return to the World/marketplace as described in the Buddhist :ox-herding: pictorial cycle. An Important Update ::The Book Of Worlds:: concept CD album is now available directly from CD Baby. The wait is over. You can order your copy of "The Book Of Worlds" now:

http://cdbaby.com/cd/dominacatrina

Each CD is burned individually, all cover art work by the artist herself. Free sample tracks from this continuously running tone poem here:
http://www.myspace.com/xhulijingx

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Esteban and Gossip

Mark — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:32:40 GMT

What I discovered was on Wikipedia...there's some information about him that suggests he legit...I looked in other places for legitimizing Esteban too...you'll find them for yourselves. I believe the original question is whether he is crediable...I think or believe he is and when you do a little research yourself you'll have your own conclusions...He's for real people. Oh! I forgot to tell you a friend of mine has his commercialized package and plays real sweet....Esteban's QVC Packaged offed is a good buy. CD's, Video, Acoustic Guitar, Amplifier...etc...are more than enough to teach how to play an Acoustic Guitar. I'm looking for a website / how to check the offer or is it a current offer and when can I get it. Sooooooooo if anyone has a light to show the way and help me find how to purchase Esteban's program please feel free to e-mail me at markkbaker@yahoo.com...I

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POM

David M. — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:19:42 GMT

Anyone here heard of this guy?

I had the good fortune to interview him for our interview series as well as for a lesson, but am amazed that so few have heard of him. Check this out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk5p_mA7jZs&feature=channel_page

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Hello new here

Michael — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:29:56 GMT

Hi all I am new here and have been playing electric and acoustic guitars for 40 years. I have several I am selling including a mint Ovation 30th anniversary acoustic with on board electronics. Very nice new wine red top. Anyway hello all you guitar pickers. I play Country, Rock, Christian rock and Gospel. I also love to write Epic Christian praise songs. I own a 24 track Fostex hard drive recording studio. But I lack any editing software so I mix in Analog and burn to Cd with a Tascam CD burner. Recording is a lot of fun and writing is the ultimate satifaction for me. To see a song come to life is awsome. I will hang here for a while. Free

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new site for guitar chords.

bhupesh — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:03:35 GMT

visit:

www.greatchords.com

Regards.

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Are there tunes that mess with your head such that you can't perform them?

Zippi — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:50:15 GMT

"Carry Me" CS&N is one of mine

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Ordered the Chris Smithers DVD

Zippi — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:36:09 GMT

"The Guitar of Chris Smithers"
Where he offers some kind of instructional into his finger technique.

I been a flat picker all my life. Trying to change up.

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Fave acoustic songs?

arellano — Sat, 21 Aug 2004 02:49:20 GMT

I'm a beginning guitarist who just bought an acoustic (my electric was too...electrical), and am looking for acoustic inspiration. Anyone have any Top 5 (or whatever) favorite acoustic songs (or albums)?

Okay, I'll start with just a few of the songs that inspire me:

1. "Five String Serenade" Mazzy Star
2. "No Expectations" Rolling Stones
3. "Pink Moon" Nick Drake
4. "All Apologies" Nirvana Unplugged
5. "The Needle And The Damage Done" Neil Young

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do u like the beatles?

panx — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:10:30 GMT

i sure do!
i was cruisin the net the other day and i found this really cool The Beatles Guitar Tabs page and ended up spending about 4 hours there! It's definitely worth a click imho

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Anyone Actually Heard of Estaban - the QVC guitar guy?

digitalgypsy — Wed, 05 Jan 2005 21:55:02 GMT

A bunch of us on the Guitar Tribe were wondering who is this Estaban guy who sells acoustic guitars on QVC. Supposedly he used to be some great player - taught by Segovia - until the guy got hit by a drunk driver, lost use of BOTH hands (damn...) then ten years later regained use of his hands and is selling guitars on QVC.

Anyone actually ever heard of him outside of QVC?

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Singer looking for collaboration

wanna — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:03:31 GMT

Hi

I´m a singer looking for acoustic guitarists to collaborate with. Information about me in my profile.

Ps. I have a passion for guitar - and I deeply respect anyone who knows how to play it. I myself was not blessed with this gift...

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KORG CA-40 tuner

Zippi — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:11:39 GMT

Yes I'm tone deaf. Well not entirely, I lost an ear as a kid to Mumps so I don't hear like every one else.
Any way I got one and I got that little clip ( the 100L) on pickup one puts on the tuning head of an acoustic guitar.

I rather like the thing but - - - I also have a calibrated tuning fork. It's older and got a few dings in it (so much for calibration) from idiots whacking it against metal on it's corners - prolly to make it ring loud enough for a second grade classroom to hear.
It's a C at 523.3

I tap the fork put it to the mic on the KORG and it says it's a very Sharp B way up in the high end of the B scale
Which is more likely to be wrong: The KORG or the fork?

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paracho guitars..?

seanix — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 18:33:08 GMT

im visiting paracho soon (im about 40km away..) to search for a guitar, im wondering if anyone has an instrument from paracho, or has had any experience with these instruments, or even been to paracho.
thanks,
sx

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Polish

wonderbreadsoul — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:06:47 GMT

Wondering who has the best polish for guitars... Obviously looking for one that leaves no residue and will get some of the finger gunk off of the neck when I change strings.

Any advice appreciated!

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team Obama Health Care discussion invitation

Zippi — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:46:17 GMT

Please forgive if this is too aggressive but there's no mod to ask so~~~

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------For US Citizens or legal Residents --------------

Hi:

Team Obama has asked me to lead a discussion on Health Care.
I have chosen to do this online because a local physical meeting will be somewhat difficult for me.

Please consider joining and entering the discussion

Senator Daschle is invited to join and or observe at his leisure. Whether he will have an aid join is unknown but, he is the point person to whom I’ll make my report as this discussion makes progress.

There is a survey. Please complete it. Team Obama provided it and I’ll make sure that the completed surveys are available to Senator Daschle.

Please peruse the Participant Guide in the Tribe’s main page. It too was provided by Team Obama.

The web address is: http://tribes.tribe.net/health_care_team-obama#

Thanks, I look forward to your input.

c.

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Blackbird Hollow Neck Acoustics

joe — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:15:43 GMT

Hi,

I make unusual hollow neck carbon guitars. We now have both steel-sting and nylon string models. For us carbon fiber is a means rather than an end which allows us to design the lightest and therefore most resonant small-body guitars in the world. The goal was to make pleasing acoustics that are for easy to travel with.

I expect heated feedback on account of the unconventional design but I assure you, the hollow neck, a 1mm top, body extension with off-center soundhole is how we get that big sound out of a small body. I personally hand assemble and set-up each and every one. We are based in San Francisco, drop me a line and you are welcome to stop by.

www.blackbirdguitar.com

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New CD Release "Where Is Your Soul?" acoustic songs

Gil — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:24:00 GMT

I often get frustrated myself when I go to listen to both my own and other friends music online.
Quite often you have to click multiple links and then deal with pop up players or be prompted to download or have to wade through distractions in order to just listen.

So I put something quiet together here on my own website. No hype just the music to listen to. This collection of songs is from my new CD release "Where Is Your Soul?" due out soon for digital distribution. It's been a while in the making and it was hard deciding songs but I've decided on these 15 and have held back other songs for inclusion on the next CD.

Hope you enjoy listening:

http://garciateague.com/Music/music.html

Cheers, Gil

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Acoustic guitars thru electric amps

tedschram — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:09:57 GMT

so, whaddya think? I've been able to get some pretty rockin' tones by plugging an acoustic, especially my 12-string detuned to C#sus4 with a soundhole pickup, into an amp with distortion. It's good for recording, if you can control the feedback! I've seen a number of players do this live, and some sound better than others. I do a couple of songs in my performance where I split the signal between distortion and clean to give a 2-guitar sound, and one sound clarifies and compliments the other quite well too.

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photos - Fareed Haque Group, 7.19.2008, Tabfest, Mendon, OH

Scott — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:15:40 GMT

Here is a link to photos I took of the Fareed Haque Group, 7.19.2008, Tabfest, Mendon, OH:

http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/401

Scott

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Interview with Justin Nozuka

Scott — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:30:15 GMT

Blending elements of neo-soul, folk, old-time blues and pop, Justin Nozuka has the guts of Ray LaMontagne and the soul of Lauryn Hill.

This guitar slinging aficionado has the street smarts of an urban swinger and the heart-bending soul of a gospel preacher, and is adept at blending a dark, bluesy Americana vibe with warm, acoustic soul where bits of old folk music and flamenco tunes swirl in and out of earshot.

Here is my Interview with Justin Nozuka:
http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/281

Scott

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new WEIRD GUITAR tribe formed

looppool — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:13:38 GMT

Hi, everyone,

I just started a tribe dedicated to all that unusual things one can do with an acoustic or electric guitar,
from different techniques to different aesthetic approaches to physical adjuncts to the guitar
to innovators from the past and innovators in the future of this instrument.

probably not for the weeedala weeedala weeedala shred set, necessarily , if you know what I mean
though I don't ever want to be exclusive about creativity.

Hope you can make it and contribute some.

yours, Rick Walker aka looppool
www.looppool.info

tribes.tribe.net/weirdguitar

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Interview with Arlo Guthrie

Scott — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:40:09 GMT

Arlo Guthrie was born with a guitar in one hand and a harmonica in the other, in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York in 1947. He is the eldest son of America's most beloved singer/writer/philosopher Woody Guthrie and Marjorie Mazia Guthrie, a professional dancer with the Martha Graham Company and founder of The Committee to Combat Huntington's Disease.

He grew up surrounded by dancers and musicians: Pete Seeger, Ronnie Gilbert, Fred Hellerman and Lee Hays (The Weavers), Leadbelly, Cisco Houston, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, all of whom were significant influences on Arlo's musical career. Guthrie gave his first public performance at age 13 and quickly became involved in the music that was shaping the world during the 1960s.

Here is my Interview with Arlo Guthrie:

http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/259

Scott

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A Slice of Heaven in Southern Ohio, The Fur Peace Ranch

Scott — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:59:35 GMT

Conceived in 1989 by Jorma & Vanessa Kaukonen, The Fur Peace Ranch is nestled in the rolling foothills of southeast Ohio.

In 1989, Jorma and Vanessa Kaukonen looked at a piece of land in Meigs and conceived what Jorma calls "a ranch that grows guitar players." Not a fantasy camp, but this would be a place where both budding and seasoned musicians could immerse themselves for several days, and emerge with renewed inspiration and tangible progress in their music.

Vanessa Kaukonen was kind enough to talk with me about what the Fur Peace Ranch is all about:

http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/222

Scott

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Interview with Jorma Kaukonen

Scott — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:22:52 GMT

In a career that has already spanned nearly a half century, Jorma Kaukonen has been the leading practitioner and teacher of fingerstyle guitar, one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots music, blues, and Americana, and at the forefront of popular rock-and-roll.

He was a founding member of two legendary bands, The Jefferson Airplane and the still-touring Hot Tuna, a Grammy nominee for his highly acclaimed “Blue Country Heart,” and the most in-demand instructor in the galaxy of stars who teach at the guitar camp that he and his wife operate in picturesque Southeastern Ohio, The Fur Peace Ranch.

here is my Interview with Jorma Kaukonen:
http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/220

Scott

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Guitar Love

Pias — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:22:40 GMT

Well, today i did it,....... i went out and treated myself to a beautiful Taylor Acoustic 312ce electric/acoustic with cutaway.... solid sitka spruce top and solid back and sides in mahogony.. it just felt so right in my hands and i didnt feel a bit of question whether i should make the investment or not ... im very proud and happy that i did... it will be with me for a long time....ill get a pic of it up real soon.....

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Interview with Richie Havens

Scott — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 01:07:56 GMT

This was one of my most interesting Interviews I have done so far. I had the pleasure
to chat with music legend Richie Havens. Richie was the first performer at the original
Woodstock in 1969 and is getting ready to release his most recent cd "Nobody Left to Crown".

Here is the link to the Interview with Richie Havens:

http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/190

Scott

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I nominate Gil as Mod

Zippi — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:13:07 GMT

Assuming he'll take the job.
He posts more than any one else.

All in favor say Aye.

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Interview with Dan Tyminski

Scott — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:10:16 GMT

For those of you who don't know who Dan Tyminski is, he has been guitarist and mandolin player for Alison Krauss since 1994 and sang "Man of Constant Sorrow" on the O' Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack.

Here is my Interview with Dan Tyminski:
http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/161

Scott

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Some Advice Please!

Freakshowcrow — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:12:37 GMT

Somebody I know's 5 year old child was given a very nice, miniture, solid top Gibson (steel string) acoustic guitar.

I've never had a student that young, so I was wondering if it would be easier on the tyke's fingers if he/she started with a nylon string.

It would be a shame for the kid to get rid of such a nice instrument.

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So who's going to moderate this tribe?

Pi — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:48:28 GMT

Just getting the ball rolling. That Esteban thread was priceless, but that guy should have been booted long ago.

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Technique V/s Songs

Pias — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:37:17 GMT

Ive been taking lessons for a few months now, and though i have come a bit of a ways, there is still so much to practice and get into the steady flow of. I sometimes get discoureged and feel that its an endless road of making good sound, though its really enjoyable when i have the guitar in my hand,

Does anyone feel that its best as a very beginner to focus on the techical work like scales and progressions and strumming patterns as apposed to working on all this through songs... Something is telling me that i think i need to put the songs away and put all my focus on the other, like scales and fingerwork like that....

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Dave Van Ronk/Sunday Street

Esteban — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 04:38:01 GMT

Hello out there in Acoustic Guitar Land. I am looking for the guitar tab to a song that Dave Van Ronk recorded on an album titled, "The Two Sides of Dave Van Ronk. The song is called "Sunday Street" I have not had much luck in searching for this tab.

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This on or That one...

Pias — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:40:27 GMT

Im saving up for a real good quality guitar, and its either going to be a Martin or a Taylor. i must say that i really like the feel of the Taylors ive been trying out in the store. anyone have any pros or cons of the two brands?

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What Electric Songs Do You Think Might Work Better Acoustically?

Freakshowcrow — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 19:07:20 GMT

That have or haven't already been done?

Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who

Hurt - Nine Inch Nails

Down By The River - Neil Young

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Strumming Ahead...

Pias — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 13:44:06 GMT

Sometimes i feel as if im the only beginner out there, while im surrounded by so many proficient players... Yesturday, i was browsing my favorite music store and my friend who works there was tuning up a small bright purple glittery guitar for a young girl, whos parents where supporting her desire to learn and play, while their young boy was getting a Drum set...it always makes me feel good to see supportive parents who encourege there kids from early on to explore music.
Anyway, the Father is going to be teaching his Daughter to play, and i was blown away when he was playing her guitar... WOW, such sound, i suddenly felt a bit envious,as im only beginning on my first major scale and still working the chords into muscle memory.. i was feeling and asking myself, if i will ever get to that stage in my playing.... sometimes i can get ahead of myself and loose track of the momment and realize that im learning for pleasure and with a passion for the guitar, so i guess i should take times like these as inspirations and not allow myself to feel so down on my own beginning level....
sorry for rambling on....

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New Guitar Tablature Tribe

Pi — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:13:23 GMT

Hey all...I've started a new tribe called Guitar Tablature. It's a tribe for those of us that either can't read transcription or are (like me) more attracted to tab because it's just so much easier than reading transcription. It's also a great place to swap tab or look for a specific song. If you're new to tab or looking to expand your guitar-pro 5.2 or other transcription software skillz, you are more than welcome to join as well. Feel free to jump in at tribes.tribe.net/guitartablature

Gracias y paz,

Pi
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One Man Gigs

Pias — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:01:59 GMT

Im thinking of playing and singing at a local Open Mike, at this really neat coffee shop here in town. i have to work up a short set. How many of you play out at these kinds of venues?. you and your acoustic.

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Crosby Stills Nash & Young Cover - Country Girl (w/ harmonies)

Gil — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 06:09:02 GMT

I took my solo acoustic cover of Country Girl (from the Crosby Stills Nash & Young album Deja Vu) and added vocal harmonies where they belong. It made me realize that first of all one guy armed with only a guitar and one microphone can't ever hope to come remotely close to beautiful CSNY harmonies. They are masters of harmony and the best in the world so I could have easily just said forget it but I had to try anyway just to see what I could do with it. I gave it my best shot.
I carefully overdubbed about 4 vocal harmonies one at a time (a lot of work). Give it a listen and see what you think. A real tough song to cover vocally for sure!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrH6gYFD6Gc

Cheers and thanks for listening, Gil

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MASTERS OF WAR - Epic International Cyberjam

Gil — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:40:31 GMT

This could be a YouTube first:
A cyberjam that I helped organize and create with 7 other of my YouTube Musician friends. Raed video description for full story!
There are performers from 5 different countries all coming together in this video. A truly timeless Dylan protest song about the Military Industrial Complex:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldyk1LgQ5-w

Cheers, Gil

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Collaboration on Original Song with BMI songwriter

Gil — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 20:37:27 GMT

Lyrics written by BMI songwriter Howard C. Holbert with music composition and song performance by Me. My first song listed as co-author and registered today with BMI. Here's a rough demo solo acoustic version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LB6vISIgSw

No Promises

Just in case I might be wrong,and today is all I get,
I’d like to say how much I Love you,and hope we never forget
tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young ,or old alike,
and today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight,

so if your waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
Tomorrow may never come,
So stop wasting your time away

No Promises.....There are no promises

When you didn’t take the extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss,
Too busy to grant someone what could be their last wish,
so hold your loved ones close today, whisper in their ear,
tell them how much you Love them, and always hold them dear,

take time to say I’m sorry,
forgive me, or it’s OK,
and if tomorrow never comes,
you’ll have no regrets today.

No Promises.....There are no promises

So Just in case I might be wrong,and today is all I get,
I’d like to say how much I Love you,and hope we never forget

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Cowgirl In The Sand gets top honors

Gil — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:46:25 GMT

Just posted my acoustic cover to YouTube yesterday and it already has two honors and many more views and comments than anything else I've posted. Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjUvZ_Tk2mI

Cheers, Gil

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Carbon Fiber Acoustic Guitars (Composite Acoustics)

Ellis — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:23:24 GMT

Hi - This is Ellis Seal, the engineer that left Lockheed in 1998 to start Composite Acoustics. I placed this post on another forum and got a lot of questions, so I thought you guys might have interest as well.

While I love great acoustic guitars, I am more of an engineer than a guitar guy - I get my kicks out of providing guitarists the best sounding, best playing, best looking, most carefree instruments on the planet, at an affordable price, and make them in the USA.

I want to challenge the guitar community to try our guitars.

Since we started, we have not stopped working to provide the world's best guitars to the guitar buying public.

We are making our guitars out of the same high performance materials used in spacecraft and fighter aircraft, as opposed to wood. Carbon fiber materials and manufacturing methods are typically orders of magnitude higher than wood. Others have attempted to make all carbon fiber guitars for decades, never reaching a competitive price point.

The amazing thing is that we can supply you a high tech guitar with materials that aren't affected by temperature and humidity, won't warp or bow over time, have consistent, unchanging action, and have incredible tone and balance on all strings up and down the neck, sound quality exceeding that of almost all wooden guitars for less than you would pay for an American made wood guitar with Mahogany or Indian rosewood back and sides.

The guitar community is starting to see the potential of our technology. See magazine reviews @ http://www.compositeacoustics.com/press.html - Also see some of the many artists playing our guitars at http://www.myspace.com/caguitars

And for the question everybody wants to know, do our guitars sound like wooden guitars? If you hear one blindfolded or on a recording (which many of you have and don't know it), you will not ever think that a Composite Acoustics guitar is not wood.

If you do side by side comparisons, our guitars do not sound exactly like wood - we typically have better string to string balance so the overall impression of the tone is slightly different - but tonal comparisons are a personal decision for which every individual will have a different opinion. Some will never consider that anything can compare with wood, however that overwhelming majority will say our guitars have great acoustic tone.

There will always be a place for great wooden acoustic guitars - there is also a rapidly growing place for carbon fiber guitars.

I want to thank those of you who have opened your minds and considered our guitars, and especially want to thank those who have purchased our guitars.

Ellis

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Nylon Strings.

Pias — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:24:38 GMT

Having a blast with my guitar lessons, ive had two so far and im amazed at my progress in just the two lessons, my teacher is really awesome, and highly encoureging... all my three guitars are steel strings and i have no problem tuning them up.
However, this weekend while at my sisters, she has a guitar with 3 steel strings and 3 nylon strings, i tried to tune it up because it was in desparate need of a good tuning, i had no problem with strings 4,5,6 as they are the steel ones, but strings 1,2,3 are nylon and would not tune up no matter what i did, i finally gave up, and i learned in the process that i dont like the feel of nylon strings.
was wondering if anyone knows if there is something unique in the tuning of nylong strings?

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You Oughta Run

BluesBro — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:18:22 GMT

I have a new song up on my MySpace site called You Oughta Run. www.myspace.com/luigicappel

I'm playing an acoustic Takamine nylon string using effects from my Tascam digital 8 track recording deck. The awesome sax was recorded in Germany by my friend Charly Nice.

Welcome comments.

Also have just finished recording a demo of my latest song Blues in an Air Conditioned Room. Charly is again doing a sax track for me before I can post it. I wrote this song for a CD which is currently being recorded by some semi famous people from NZ, Australia and the US. That is, they asked me to write and submit it, which I did over the weekend. Doesn't mean they will definitely use it. But imho it has legs and will go somewhere whether they do or not. It has a good hook and potential. I recorded this using my dobro which hasn't had much playing until I was asked to write the blues song. Now it is dusted off and giving me more fun. The trouble with having many guitars is that they don't all get used all the time, then it is embarrassing when someone picks up the dusty one and it is out of tune.

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First Lesson

Pias — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 01:09:39 GMT

Today i had my first Guitar lesson, man was it the best hour ive ever had ... he got me exploring the fret board and fingering some chords, and ive got alot of good home work to work on these next couple of weeks before my next lesson.....
I felt so good after, it was like my body was right on high, and i have to say that the tips of my left fingers are all tingly from pressing on the steel strings, but let me tell you, it feels good....
I wish i had taken it up a few years back, but i guess its good to just look forward and enjoy it in a real good way....

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where to find technical drawings?

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 01:49:24 GMT

Anyone know where you can download free technical drawings of guitars?

I want to incorporate them into some artwork

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How do you measure?

GypsyWolf — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 21:02:50 GMT

How do you measure an accoustic guitar for a hard case? What else do I need to know before buying one?

My guitar came with a fabric soft case. With the upcoming traveling I will be doing I want to get a hard case for it. Having no local resources, so I have to buy online. Any advice you can give is greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much!

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All New Music Videos up on my proflile

Gil — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 06:04:02 GMT

It's been awhile since I have updated my profile. A while back I quit YouTube and strted completely over with a clean slate. I have the new links up on my profile. The featured video is currently on the list of protest videos on Neil Young's website and is up to #20 (out of 260).
Have a look at my profile when you get a chance.

Cheers, Gil

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2 Amazing Flamenco Guitarists will Appear in Edmonds, WA

Solo Flamenco — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 03:23:49 GMT

Maria Bermudez y Sonidos Gitanos comes to Edmonds for One Night Only! Special Guest Artists the legendary guitarist Periquin Jero and Award Winning Dancer Rafael Campallo from Sevilla makes his NW Debut! Visit: http://www.nwiff.com for details and special ticket offer!

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acoustic amps

newbutt — Wed, 23 May 2007 04:32:18 GMT

I've been looking at Crate,Fender,Ultrasonic,Genz Benz,etc. Anybody got an opinion on what they think is the best for the money? I'm not looking for a big hall amp. Small club, jamming, etc.
Thanks,
Newbutt

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Crestwood

Dave — Mon, 14 May 2007 02:19:40 GMT

I've acquired a Crestwood Model 202 twelve-string guitar. Anyone know anything about it? It sounds amazingly good. Googling turns up nothing. Where was it made? What are they worth?

Dave

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TABLATURES SHARING

Koshal — Fri, 04 May 2007 14:30:53 GMT

Hey guys....I'm in need for some acoustic tabs. I want Eagles -- 'Hell Freezes Over', whole album's tab. I could'nt find it anywhere, so if anyone of u has it please send them to me at koshal4u@hotmail.com. It'll be a gr8 help....

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Az Musicians Tribe

Mike — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:20:58 GMT

I created this tribe for musicians and vocalists to network, create bands, find people to jam with, etc. All Arizona musicians and vocalists are invited to join!

http://tribes.tribe.net/am?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5Bf4edf4fa-e14d-4a27-8c1d-3ec987bff266%5D

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Just a little survey.....

GypsyWolf — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:29:29 GMT

Just wondering.....what's your fav guitar and why?

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Build a guitar

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 18:33:51 GMT

Anyone try to make a guitar themselves? I've looked online, and there are a lot of good articles on it, and I was just wondering if anyone has tried before.

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HUGE airfare sale to Costa Rica: come to the Hoedown! Nershi, Law, Emmitt, Carbone, Yates, etc...

LisaB — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 07:12:59 GMT

If you've been waiting for the right moment to buy your flight to Costa Rica for the Honkytonk Homeslice Hoedown (3 nights with Bill Nershi's Honkytonk Homeslice & 6 of their good friends, see below for details)...THIS IS IT!!!

I was just searching http://www.kayak.com to see where airfares were at and found out that there's a big sale going on. Fares are WAY down, this is about as inexpensive as it *EVER* gets to fly to Costa Rica.

These are leaving 5/4 and returning 5/13, round trip, including tax:

CONTINENTAL
Salt Lake - SJO $410
Denver - SJO $475
Atlanta - SJO $406
Seattle - SJO $475
Portland - SJO $475

DELTA
San Francisco - SJO $423
NYC - SJO $423
Boston - SJO $423
Houston - SJO $347
Chicago - SJO $423
Los Angeles - SJO $448

SPIRIT AIR
Atlantic City - SJO $458

AMERICAN
Miami - SJO $363

****In case you've missed it until now, here's the lowdown on the Hoedown...****

3rd annual Honkytonk Homeslice Hoedown
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Limon, Costa Rica
May 9, 10 & 11, 2007

http://www.honkytonkhomeslice.com

JOIN US for three big nights of acoustic-based music, under the stars, steps from the beach. Onsite camping available, group discounts at plenty of hotels within walking/biking distance. Billy, Jilian & Scott will orchestrate 2 sets of Honkytonk Homeslice & Friends each night, plus there will be opening sets by unique combinations of the 9 musicnas (Sharon & Erik, Drew & Tyler, Timmy solo, etc.). Additionally, Billy will perform a special solo set at a different, but close by, location to raise funds & awareness for local non-profit social & environmental organizations.

Honkytonk Homeslice is:

Billy Nershi (The String Cheese Incident)
Jilian Nershi (Honkytonk Homeslice)
Scott Law (Piano Throwers, Melvin Seals, Hanuman).

Visit http://www.myspace.com/honkytonkhomeslice to hear songs off the new album. Visit http://www.honkytonkhomeslice.com/music to hear some brand new live tracks.

These six talented musical friends complete the lineup:
Tim Carbone (Railroad Earth - http://myspace.com/timmycarbone)
Drew Emmitt (Leftover Salmon - http://www.myspace.com/drewemmitt)
Sharon Gilchrist (Rowan/Rice Quartet - http://www.myspace.com/sharongilchrist)
Tyler Grant (Drew Emmitt Band - http://www.myspace.com/tylerhgrant)
Jason Hann (String Cheese Incident - http://www.jasonhann.com)
Erik Yates (Hot Buttered Rum - http://www.myspace.com/hotbutteredrum)

It's gonna be some crazy, but relaxing, fun...!

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In a jam

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:28:11 GMT

Planning on buying a new acoustic-electric, and cannot decide between an ovation or takamine. I currently own a takamine acoustic and love it, but I also enjoy a good ovation. Just looking for some persuation either way.

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Hello! Newbie here...

GypsyWolf — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 21:34:30 GMT

Hi everyone! I am new to this tribe and just picking up a guitar again after a VERY long time. Yep, I'm gettin' old. LOL
Here's a pic of my new guitar if you want to have a look ~
http://people.tribe.net/tribalamazongypsy/photos/f55d6da8-3f25-44b6-b668-1bfd2fe00a9e

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had a fav acoustic instructional dvd or online? I live in WY and have limited resources here. Getting a dvd or online instruction would get me stated again, until I get moved back to civilization.

Thanks! ; )

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Tales From The Trenches

nelsonfromnelson — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:48:00 GMT

So rather than complain about a fictional character, fun as it was, why not post something positive/ funny about what you're working on, gigs, groupies (oops, did I say that out loud).

I got a monthly slot hosting an acoustic open mic night at a local club. Money, drinks, and control??!! Sweet!

I'm rehearsing with a new rhythm section, should be "in fightin' shape" by the end of next month.

My home studio will up and running by the end of March!

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Hitting that C...

tribaldancer — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 19:03:50 GMT

So I have a feeling I already know what the answer will be, but here goes.

I have short, stubby little fingers. *sigh* Okay, I know my reach will improve with time, and I am working on it. Already getting some decent callouses going, and my reach has improved with daily practice. But....

I can't transition to "C" to save my life. I am going along, playing everything else in my stumbling noob way, but when it comes to going from anything to C, those three fingers just can't get there unless I stop and strain at it.

One website I read made it sound like C was really easy. Another aknowledged the long reach, and suggested practicing getting the 4th and 5th string fingers in place first, then the second string in time. My hubby places them in a kind of roll from 2nd to 4th to 5th. None of this information seems to help me.

I am open to suggestions. I imagine it is tough to related info on actually playing in writing, but I am at a loss. I drill it every single time I sit down, trying transitions into and out of C with different chords, and I feel like I have made no improvement in a couple weeks now. So lemmie know if you ave any tips!

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Another Stretch In Iraq

BluesBro — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 03:42:39 GMT

I performed my latest song at Barosa last night in Auckland. It was fairly busy and very noisy so I suspect that not many people actually heard it. I was playing at an open mike and most of the music was loud, where my song was more of a ballad. Shame in some ways, but that's cool. Personally I'm really proud of the song.

You can hear it on my page at www.musicforte.com/member/bluesbro and of course it is called Another Stretch in Iraq.

Btw, do you have a free page at Music Forte yet? If yes, please invite me as a friend, if not, send me your email address and I'll invite you:)

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Goodbye, old friend!

nelsonfromnelson — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 03:57:55 GMT

Well, a some what sad day, as I sold my Yamaha 12 string today @ the store. I loved the sound, but the larger neck and string tension tweaked my tendonitis, so we had to part.

Five years together, all of them good. A bunch of jam sessions, studio appearances, numerous live shows in faithful service. A couple of months ago she even was on stage at the arena, when Nazareth came to town and needed a 12 for a tender ballad in front of thousands. She sounded great, looking graceful even with the store tag the guitar tech neglected to take off dangling form her headstock.

Goodbye old friend, I'll miss you. May you serve your new owner well.

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Practice

Achbar — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 05:53:35 GMT

I amlearning Guitar, I justr need to practice more. If you are a person like me with huge hands, how did that effect your Guitar playing?

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Samick Acoustic/Electric

Jeremiah — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 02:09:08 GMT

Hi I have a Samick acoustic electric guitar that if i am not mistaken is a dreadnought sreies (i dont know for sure) someone gave it to me and I was just curios as to haw valuable it is . the model # is SWT-217CE ASHTR it is stained red and has both low and high z outputs and 4band-eq setting on the top of the body if anyone can help i would appreciate it lot (i have no idea:(

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Any other lefties playing righty guitars?

ttuerff — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:44:55 GMT

Hey, folks: I've been playing right-handed guitars upside down for 34 years now. Anybody else doing that? What do you find to be most convenient playing this way? Most annoying? (For me, it's the inability to play a bass line easily, as well as having to resign myself to the fact that jazz chords are bascially OUT.)

If you're out there, weigh in!

TT

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Solo acoustic guitar and live electronics album

Erdem — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 15:52:26 GMT

Dear friends,

I am happy to announce that my new solo album has been released by the US label "New Albion"!

Here is the link about the album at New Albion's web site : www.newalbion.com/NA131

This is an album of "solo acoustic guitar and live electronics". The whole album was recorded in real-time without any overdubs. I played the acoustic guitar and controlled the live electronics at the same time!

During the making of this album, Ovation Custom Legend 1869 acoustic guitar, TC Electronic Fireworx multi effects processor, Behringer FCB1010 midi foot controller and the software Audiomulch were used.

If you are interested in solo acoustic guitar sound, and the use of live electronics, feel free to check out the album!

Thank you very much and best regards. Looking forward to your comments!

Erdem Helvacioglu

www.erdemhelvacioglu.com
www.myspace.com/erdemhelvacioglu
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
New solo album is out now on New Albion Records:
www.newalbion.com/NA131

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Saddle Repair.....

Davis — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 06:04:29 GMT

So the saddle of my guitar started to pull away from its body. I fixed it using a marine epoxy and its doing quite well. A couple questions though, what glue is usually used? and how do You clamp down the saddle while the glue sets? Cheers

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Guitar freaks, hear me now!

nelsonfromnelson — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:41:48 GMT

For those of you here who are wondering "who is this mouthy know-it-all Nelson From Nelson guy and what does he sound like", a special news bulletin.

I will be rocking an hour long set/ interview on the local radio, on Monday November 20th between 2-3 p.m. Pacific time. They stream all their shows on the web, with an approx. 20 minute delay. The show is called "Eclectic Influence", and of course, I'll be busting out the new Garrison for the occasion.

Check it at: www.kootenaycoopradio.com

Cheers!

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My freshest object of lust

nelsonfromnelson — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 06:04:47 GMT

......is a Taylor T5. I know it's not a "pure acoustic", but it sounds pretty good on their website. Anyone played one? Opinions? Ratings?

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Dreadnaught Vs. Jumbo Style?

Freakshowcrow — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 16:34:47 GMT

I've heard many different things regarding differences, preferences, etc. I at first thought there was no real substantial difference, but now I'm personally finding that dreadnaughts really are a little louder & have a bit more sustain. I don't really see the attraction for jumbo style acoustics (except many female guitarists have told me that the jumbo cutaway style is much more "boob-friendly" than the dreadnaught cutaway lol!") at all. Any thoughts?

Also I've always thought a miniture resonator guitar would be a great idea. You have the convenience of a miniture guitar, but you still have an instrument that projects really well. Neither Dobro or National have answered my queries regarding miniture guitars, custom orders in general etc . Assholes.

Anyway I guess I'll be patient and let you know if/when I hear from the fuckers.

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last night

Zippi — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 04:11:01 GMT

Last night I took the missus to see Richard Thompson at the Mcarter in Princeton. Had box seats.

That man is the number one Zen master of the acoustic guitar.
Great Gawd almity how he can play.

It was a good show

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Richie Havens's strumming patterns ??????

Buskin' John — Fri, 19 May 2006 19:47:13 GMT

Hi... Is there anybody that can help me figuring out Richie's Strumming patterns... I've been playing the guitar for many years but but I'm at a loss when it comes down to Richie Havens... I just can't puzzle it out... Is it a double-time strum... Thanks for any tips... Cheers :)

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My new guitar

nelsonfromnelson — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 05:08:20 GMT

Hey everyone! Stoked to find a Tribe about one of my greatest loves, acoustic guitar. I work at the local guitar store in Nelson B.C., and after 2 years of some fine axes passing through my hands, I finally made my choice.

My new axe is a Garrison G 20 cutaway, w/ the Fishman 4 pickup. It has a finished solid cedar top, mahogany neck, and birch sides and back. Other features are the Buzz Feiten tuning System and a crazy "Griffiths Active Bracing" system - an injection molded interior brace that is visable at the back of the guitar. It has a really unique voice, and just explodes with huge projection when played through a p.a. @ a club. At first I was a little sceptical about all the "tech", but so far I have 2 to admit it all works, despite it's unusual features.

It's also Canadian (insert joke here) built in Newfoundland, and i always like to shop "domestic". Almost settled on a Seagull mini jumbo, but the neck profile on the Garrison suited my wee hands better.

I'll post some pictures soon...

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Guitar Playing for Dummies?

wouldntyouliketoknow — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 02:43:47 GMT

Total newbie to the wonderful world of guitarism.
Any tips to help me get started?
As of yet, my only guitar experience/training consists of watching a video entitled "Yes! You CAN Learn to Play Guitar."
Advice appreciated.
:-)

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Any Acoustic slide guitar tips?

Sat, 21 Jan 2006 05:02:20 GMT

Can you do it in standard tuning?

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transcribe software

heidski — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 00:27:26 GMT

Anyone use transcribe, a software program lie the Amazing Slow Down Player? Slows the song down so you can pick out the lead etc? I want to be able to slow a song down then copy to my ipod. Can't figure it out.

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My God's Neck Is Twelve Frets Long And Six Strings Wide ...

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 19:51:37 GMT

I purchased my first drum kit when I was eleven. It was a battered five piece set of Ludwigs and every other month I redressed the tom,toms, bass drum and floor tom with a new psychedelic pattern of mac-tac.To my delight and to the delight of my family and friends, I was a natural at rhythmn and meter and my style attracted the attention of other players around school. I got in with a couple of garage bands and played and performed in one real band before I turned 20. Then I guess music just wasn't a priority for me anymore. I drifted, left my hometown up in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada and kind of just tripped around the country for a few years. Down the road some I met a girl and we had a baby. We left our cock-roach infested love nest on Vancouver's East Side and came to live in Niagara Falls so that my girlfriend could be close to and receive the support of her family while expecting her first child. It was upon arriving in Niagara Falls that I purchased my first guitar. It was an imitation sunburst 'hummingbird' dreadnought body, and the action was like butter and it had the most wonderful tone and 'drone'. I can't recall for the life of me what company made that guitar though. It was only with me a short while but I'll never forget her. The night I first brought her home I just stood her up in the corner and stared at her "fat", silver fret markers, even then trying to imagine just what the deal was between all those frets and strings. I remember how intimidating she looked and I recall thinking that I could never master such a daunting instrument. Today, I could not imagine life without the luxury of playing guitar. Despite the many guitars I've gone through since, that hummingbird dreadnought was the best purchase I ever made.

I purchased a Norman six string acoustic this year and I think that for the money ( $375.00) no Canadian could find a better acoustic guitar. They are hand made in a place called La Patrie, Quebec and with genuine Canadian spruce. Normans have very 'lush' tones and although they are not the 'prettiest' acoustics on the market they certainly do play beautifully. I wish to purchase a high end model guitar soon and again my choice will undoubtedly be a Norman guitar.

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Singer/guitarist seeks band

john2ponies — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:56:37 GMT

Singer/guitarist seeks band
Live on east coast
Songwriter
Vocals excellent
Rhythm guitar and lead
Play style of
Gram parsons
Kris
Waylon
Willie
Like longneck rock
Blues roots and choir singer
bio at www.john2ponies.com
songs on web johnny appears guest guitar player
with gram shy and parallel 33 band

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hello all, new and looking to expand my knowledge of rippin' acoustic players......

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 16:24:05 GMT

just exploring the beauty of styles and intensity.......kellar williams to ani difranco...i'm looking for more, more, more......jazz, classic rock, all of it......any suggestions?

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John Fahey

Sat, 29 Apr 2006 16:56:56 GMT

SO "Live in Tasmania" was pretty cool, any suggestions for my next acquisition?

And is he using thumb and fingerpicks? He can't be playing barefingered, no way

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Singing and Playing

Joe — Mon, 15 May 2006 21:50:34 GMT

Second post - joined forum today - love it already. I've been playing for about 6 years, off and on, all on an Martin imitation "Sigma" acoustic. I taught myself while in college, (tabs online) inspired by licks from Kirk Hammet of Metallica. Nothing else Matters got me into it, and that's all I wanted to learn...until I actually learned my first few beats. Then I wanted to learn everything and anything that involved guitar!

So the reason for this post is...I want to start singing and playing. After you get pretty good, you can start playing some cool songs for a groups of friends - it's a rush when people recognize what your playing and can get into it...but it's so much more so when you can sing along with it.

There's a guy that plays at our local bar every Wednesday - he does mostly folk-rock stuff: Cat Stevens, Croce, Beatles..he throws in some Audio Slave and newer stuff from time to time. He rocks. It's amazing how after you learn to play guitar you listen to music in a new way. You really start paying attention to guitar in songs and you have a whole new level of respect for the performer. Even though I can play all the songs this guy at the bar plays, him being able to sing along while he plays brings it to a whole new level. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

So if anyone does sing, where do I even start? Tunes that are good to start with, tips for practicing, focusing when lyrics are not with beat, i.e. Dave Matthews songs. Help me out. Thanks

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loop pedals

wonderbreadsoul — Sat, 13 May 2006 11:45:48 GMT

Does anyone use loops in their acoustic shows? I've been using a boss loopstation for a while and am considering an upgrade. I'd like to get one where I can loop on multiple inputs (i.e. guitar, voice, etc) while having the ability to stop/start multiple loops. Anyone help this brother out?

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anyone here deal with tendonitis/ganglion cyst and returned to playing?

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:29:21 GMT

i just wondered what your story is and how you got back to playing again.

i am dealing with both. now its more so nerve damage and tendonitis. i have not played in 3 years because of this. every time i do it starts to hurt. so i am afraid to push it. its getting better this year i actually got my strength back...its just such a bummer to put down something totally when you have been totally immersed in it for over 10 years.(music over 20 i started when i was 4/5 so its like breathing to me. adding to my disdain for this injury) its in my left hand (fret brd) i thought about switching hands and buying a lefty....but i really miss my acoustic electric gibson with the cut out... and even with picking...my fingers are still learning to grip accurately and tightly. sometimes even the proper arch for a piano can bug me. bleakkkkkk

message me if you dont feel like blabbing on here.

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See me at Mama Java's this Friday!

ttuerff — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 05:01:50 GMT

Hi, all--
I'll be performing on Friday night at Mama Java's, SE corner of 36th St. and Indian School, from 8-10 p.m.! Come on out for coffee, dessert and goofy music! I'll have copies of my new CD on hand as well! Hope to see you there!

TT

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acoustic practice guitar

heidski — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 20:08:57 GMT

Any recommendations for a smaller practice guitar? Am learning Gypsy Jazz and need a small axe to practice during lunch break...

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Hello...new here..wanted to join the conversation

Loki — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:20:32 GMT

Hey folks, I'm loki- new here- but I have been lurking awhile.

I'll jump right in, and ask for some clarification and advice from the many knowledgable people here. I just bought a new Martin DXME- I picked it up for a phenomenal price- it had been slightly damaged and repaired- but the warmth, tone and playability of the guitar (and that price) made it too good to pass up! I played 25 different guitars in three different shops- this one was just beautiful. Of course, I was concerned about the effects the repair would have on it later- specifically since I live in Arizona- about the driest place in the freakin' world right now (no rain for about 150 days!). I bought one of those clip-on the string humidifers and I keep the guitar in the case.

The other day I pulled out the guitar and began to play- immediately noticing it had lost some of the warmth. It just felt different. I also suddenly noticed a crack spidering it way from one repaired spot on the bottom toward the sound hole. It wasn't a complete suprise- it was a repaired guitar. Gotta be the lack of humidity- this clip on thing ain't working very good! I refilled the humidifer (asskicking myself for not paying more attention- thing probably goes dry ten minutes after I fill it). Last night I pulled it out- and I had my baby back. All that warmth and goood goodness was there. So was the crack. Still there.
I know I am going to have to baby this guitar. What is everyone's concensus on guitar humidifiers- what do you all suggest? Even though the clip on is kinda a bitch to use, I'm thinking of using it in conjunction with a case humidifer. Is it going to take such diligence as to have to fill up the humidifers every single day?

I know I have kinda answered my own question- but, I just wanted to say hello and tell my story. And get all of your opinions on humidifers and how to baby a guitar that pays wonderfully but may need some TLC.

Thanks in advance!
Loki

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new guitar:)

Jojohn — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 00:34:46 GMT

hey all, so after 14 years of playing guitar, ive finally bought a brand spanking new acoustic, ive had others, but they were always used when i aquired them. the guy at the shop said i had to bring it back after a few monthes of use to intonate

true or false?

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strumming advice?

scoopscout — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 22:06:36 GMT

started playing last summer and love it, but still have about as much rhythm a windup monkey when I strum. Anyone have any good advice about how to loosen up and break out of the "down-down-up-updown-up-down" rut? What helped you improve your strumming? Thanks.

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Phoenix Folk Festival This Weekend

ttuerff — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:45:47 GMT

Hey, all -- if you're in Arizona, get over to Encanto Park this weekend for the Phoenix Folk Traditions Festival! I will be there on Saturday in a songwriter's circle at 11 a.m. and then on the outdoor stage (rain or not) at one. Be sure to stop by and say hi pretty much any other time of the day when I'm at the Fiddler's Dream table.

Bring your acoustic instruments and jump right into the multiple pick-up jams that form pretty much constantly around the park!
It all takes place on the north end of the park, on 15th Ave. just south of the golf course. It's FREE. It's FUN. Show up!

TT

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songwriter's symposium

Fritz — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 01:40:42 GMT

some of my bandmates and I are playing tomorrow night 3/6/06 at Blake's in Berkeley. We are doing some acoustic arrangements of some songs we are working on. It is a great opportunity to get feedback from other musicians and they also record the performances.

I have yet to meet other bands here in east bay and would like to think this will be a good place to communicate and share. hope to see some of you there.

peace

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Modifying a Fishman pickup?

Mousetrap — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 18:51:10 GMT

Hi everyone....

Recently purchased a RainSong, and although I dig the guitar, I'm not wild about the Fishman Prefix Plus-T pickup. The controling interface and built-in tuner are cool, but I just don't dig that rocking Piezo sound.

Wondering if it would work to put in a Seymour Duncan mag-mike and wire it into the controler, bypassing the piezo system. Any thoughts on if this could be done?

Thanks!

Al Polito
http://myspace.com/alpolito
http://ALPOLITO.net

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How to make your own glass slide and cigar box guitar

Sat, 21 Jan 2006 18:16:15 GMT

http://www.cigarboxguitars.com/workshops/How_to_Make_A_Bottleneck_Slide.php

I've already made 3 slides from old wine bottles ...sound better than store ones

never made a cigarbox guitar ...heard of older blues guys using them...peace

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Interesting Site...

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 12:32:22 GMT

Check out the articles...
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Speak to me of callouses

tribaldancer — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 23:59:01 GMT

Okay, done a little online search and found a few resources, but figured y'all might have some good input!

How did you maintain your callouses when you first started? I am developing them through practice, as was planned, but now the surface of them is getting very rough and peeling.

I was avoiding moisturizing, as I read on forums where people avoid it like the plague as it can set back your callous-building, but I am worried if I don't moisturize at least a little, my callouses will become nasty cracked messes, which will be as painful as if I didn't have callouses at all.

Do tell!

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Played like Shit!!!!!!!!!!

Robert — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 05:31:11 GMT

My first time playing in front of an audience and I really muffed it! Couldn't get my fingers to move, could have played better if I was sitting on them. Just need a place to sound off. Hope someone is listening. Trial by Fire I guess. Hope everyone doesn't have to go thru this. Practice,Practice,Practice maybe next time I'll wear shades and get a seeing eye dog, the dog will play and I'll hold the donation cup. So everyone Thanks for listening!

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What a different quality makes...

tribaldancer — Sun, 15 Jan 2006 22:42:20 GMT

Hello all! I am a new member of this tribe (lurked a bit and joined it recently), and just picked up a guitar for the first time in this here 2006. A longtime promise to myself to learn it is now a reality, as I struggle with frets and sore fingertips and stretching my stubby little fingers for a simple Cmajor.

In my eagerness to get started (getting Guitar Hero for Christmas set it all in motion--funny, eh?), I swiped up a cheap guitar on Ebay. I picked the most intriguing color, paid no attention to brand or quality of any kind, and figured, "I just want to see if this is something I even want to do/invest in." Within a week I had my blue no-name guitar in hand.

The strings *hurt*. My hubby advised me (he was long ago gifted with a vintage electric he has fiddled with on and off over the years) that I should have waited to get a decent guitar, but that at this point, at least new strings would make a difference.

And he was right. I got myself some D'Addario silk n' steel, and instantly I was having an easier time playing. But still, this cheap guitar had a lovely buzz to it, and the full-sized body was giving my petite arm a rough go of it in the comfort department. But I was still determined to work at it with this cheap one, and "someday" I would get a better acoustic to replace it. Every day, two or three times a day, I would work on some simple chords and progressions. Ice the fingers, ache as I typed on my computer in my everyday work, file down my beautiful nails in order to get better contact with the strings-to-frets...only a couple weeks, but I was hooked in a big way.

When at the store purchasing the new strings, the man behind the counter had strolled me into the acoustics room and handed me a guitar. It was a small-body guitar, but will full size neck. It fit beautifully under my arm, and took little to no effort to get a beautiful sound. No buzzing. Lovely tone. I melted a little. When I got to my car I called my hubby immediately and told him I wanted to get that guitar. I knew we couldn't afford it that day, but I had high hopes that in the coming months...

But last night, he bought it for me. I took him to the store to show it to him, and he proffered it as an early Valentine's gift. He had planned to get it in February, but, as he said, "why wait a month when you could be playing it now?"

I HAD NO IDEA what a different a quality guitar makes. You don't have to spend a fortune, but a little attention to the recommendations here and other places online, and you can have yourself a sweet little guitar that will make playing not only sound better, but *feel* better.

My lovely little Cort Earth 72 is on its new stand right next to the fireplace. Her name is Marilyn, because she is blonde, curvy, and has a little beauty mark (tiny wood knot) on her "face". I shoulda listened when I was told a decent guitar would make playing easier, but luckily, the nature of "cheap" guitars is that I am not out much money. I am keeping Old Blue (the first guitar) as a back-up guitar, and for friends to play when they visit. Marilyn is aaaalll mine, and I am so grateful to my husband for gifting me such a beauty.

Moral of the story: don't cheap out on your guitar. Spend a little more, get a LOT more.

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Polish anyone?

Zippi — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 22:23:27 GMT

A girl just informed me that she used auto polish on her guitar.
She says it scratched the hell outta the finish.

Any one here ever heard of that sort of thing?

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