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Hi David, Thanks very much for the information. I really appreciate it. Have a nice guitar day. John
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John, Thanks so much for the information you sent me on the recorder. I really appreciate it. Have a nice day. John
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marius baietica, Elizabeth Funcheon, Bryant Cramer and 2 more joined Acoustic Guitar Community
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Walt Pilcher added a discussion to the group Songwriters
Haven't posted one in awhile so here's a new one. It's a 60's-ish confection with modern vernacular. Kinda fun, I hope! Production is rough and features my Little Martin LX1, but I think it's listenable. I hope you like it. Hot Weather Walt Pilch...
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mark haselock added a video
just playing my own mood swings
53 minutes ago
Today was Daniel's last lesson with me. We mainly worked on getting him prepared for his lessons with Jim - organizing a binder with sections for warm-ups, music, theory, etc. It was bittersweet for me. I'm so proud of him and am going to miss hi...
2 hours ago
thanx for sharing this Dan. my best friend is a beginner classical violinist with dreams of becoming a fiddler (let's not go there...lol). she's on her way right now to NC for a vacation in the mountains and i know she'll be sorry she missed this...
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Jeff Titus added a discussion
THU July 16 7:30pm - Little Fox Theatre, Redwood City, CA http://www.foxdream.com/foxdream/shopexd.asp?id=1509 SAT July 18 8:00pm - 142Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley, CA http://142throckmortontheatre.com/event.php?eventid=1005 SUN July 19 7:0...
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Walt Pilcher added a song
 play Hot Weather 160 - Walt Pilcher
Walt's greatest hits
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I have played most of the brands listed by everyone else that has replied to this. I didn't see Stonebridge listed so far and thought I would throw that into the mix as an option. I've owned Martin, Taylor, Larrivee, and Collings. I've got to say ...
3 hours ago
For years the band I practice with had been doing "The Lover's Waltz," a beautiful fiddle & guitar instrumental by Jay Ungar & Molly Mason. One night I said, "This just cries out for lyrics," and the band members said, "Well, write some!" So I di...
3 hours ago
Hello, Leanne. Just saw you on the chat. I'm around your area and trying to build a little bit of a following at a place called d'vine Wine Bar & Lounge in Wexford. If your out and about I'll be there next Wednesday from 8-10 (July 15) doing my so...
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The Acoustic Guitar Community is a social network created by the publishers of Acoustic Guitar. Here, you can join fellow players at all levels and of every style by creating your personal profile, sharing videos or MP3s of your playing, and uploading photos of yourself and your guitars and gear. Then post gigs, events, and concerts in the Community calendar, and start discussions in the forum. We’ll keep you up-to-date about happenings at Acoustic Guitar through the Community blog. This is your space, and you’re surrounded by like-minded guitarists. So make yourself comfortable, and welcome to the Community!

Blog Posts

Dan Apczynski, Associate Editor

In Bb 2.0

“An acoustic guitar, a clarinet, and a glass marimba” sounds a little like the setup for a joke about musicians walking into a bar. But on In Bb 2.0, the Web project from producer and songwriter Darren Solomon, it’s just one possible combination of instruments that can be played individually or all at once, simultaneously or staggered, and mixed according to each listener’s… Continue

Posted by Dan Apczynski, Associate Editor on July 8, 2009 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments

Dan Gabel, Editor & Group Publisher

Join Acoustic Guitar at the Montreal Guitar Show

The Montreal Guitar Show gets underway today and runs through Sunday in downtown Montreal. If you're attending, be sure to stop by the Acoustic Guitar table to say hi. I'll be there with our advertising manager, Adrianne Serna, and associate publisher, Rich Osweiler, taking in the festivities and checking out guitars from exhibitors including… Continue

Posted by Dan Gabel, Editor & Group Publisher on July 3, 2009 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

Dan Gabel, Editor & Group Publisher

NY Times on Fiddler's Grove

Nice article and audio slide show about Fiddler's Grove, an annual old-time festival in North Carolina, today in the Travel section of New York Times. Check it out!

http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/07/03/travel/escapes/03Fiddle.html?hp

Posted by Dan Gabel, Editor & Group Publisher on July 3, 2009 at 6:34am — 1 Comment

Scott Nygaard, Senior Editor

My Week at Kaufman Kamp

I spent last week at Steve Kaufman’s award-winning Acoustic Kamp, teaching guitar to around 150 guitarists, jamming with campers, and performing with current and past musical partners. It was Flatpicking, Banjo, and Mandolin week, which you might think would be dominated by bluegrass pickers and jams, but the presence of Celtic guitarist Tony McManus, Italian flatpicker Beppe Gambetta, jazz chord–solo specialist John Carlini, old-time oriented flatpickers Robin Kessinger and Eric Thompson, theor… Continue

Posted by Scott Nygaard, Senior Editor on July 2, 2009 at 12:50pm

Dan Gabel, Editor & Group Publisher

The 200th issue of Acoustic Guitar

The August 2009 issue of Acoustic Guitar is our 200th issue, and is now making its way to those of you who subscribe. On the cover is Elvis Costello, who I just saw perform a free concert on Monday afternoon at Amoeba Records in San Francisco. Joining Elvis were two of the amazing players from the band that appears on his new album Secret, Profane & Sugarcane—Jim Lauderdale on guitar and harmony vocals, and Mike Compton on mandolin. The record also features the likes of Jerry D… Continue

Posted by Dan Gabel, Editor & Group Publisher on June 26, 2009 at 5:26pm — 4 Comments

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John McLeod

Looking for a good recorder to record my playing? 9 Replies

Can anyone suggest a good portable recorder to record my guitar playing. I feel this would be helpful as a learning tool. I not looking to spend a whole lot on the recorder. Any assistance would be...

Started by John McLeod in Uncategorized. Last reply by John McLeod 2 minutes ago.

Jeff Titus

Alex DeGrassi, Michael Manring, Jeff Titus - 3 SF Bay Area shows in one week 7/16, 7/18, 7/19

THU July 16 7:30pm - Little Fox Theatre, Redwood City, CA http://www.foxdream.com/foxdream/shopexd.asp?id July 18 8:00pm - 142Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley, CA http://142throckmortontheatre.com...

Tagged: wood, dragon, hedges, titus, guitar

Started by Jeff Titus in Acoustic Guitar Events 2 hours ago.

Jim Dalton

History of plectrum use

Do any of you have any documentation of the beginnings of plectrum style playing in the U.S. There seem to be many opinions and much conjecture, but what I want is evidence. Photos of players, tut...

Tagged: 20th, century, 19th, plectrum, history

Started by Jim Dalton in Playing Guitar 7 hours ago.

Kent Babcock

Fake books

Can anybody recommend a really good folk/bluegrass/gospel fakebook suitable for general jamming and to fill out my repertoire? Any and all suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

Started by Kent Babcock in Playing Guitar 18 hours ago.

john rossi

pick ups 7 Replies

hey guys;i've got my ol 'faithfull that i've had for 40 years ,a martin d-28circa 1969.i want a top notch ;top of the line pup for this baby,what is the best?...thanks ...peace!

Started by john rossi in Gear. Last reply by John Bjorkman 23 hours ago.

Ryan Walter

Strings 4 Replies

Im looking for a different pair of strings to put on my acoustic guitar. its a fender cd - 140sce. I am looking for the type of strings that give the guitar a rich, full sound, that i can only get...

Started by Ryan Walter in Gear. Last reply by Ryan Walter 1 day ago.

George Valentine

Epiphone Texan information 1 Reply

Hi, maybe someone can help me out. I've got an Epiphone "Texan" acoustic guitar that my uncle gave me back when I was in high school (1968-1972). If memory serves me correctly, I remember that he h...

Started by George Valentine in Gear. Last reply by Ship of fools 1 day ago.

Michael Wong

Volume Question 7 Replies

After playing for about a year, I recently purchased an Acoustic brand, AG30 30 Watt acoustic amp along with a Dean Markley Grand Mag soundhole pickup in order to electrify the sound of my acoustic...

Started by Michael Wong in Gear. Last reply by Michael Wong Jul 7.

Peafreen

Using a Music Stand 12 Replies

Hey all, I'm curious how many of you folks might use music stands when you play out? I've been using one for many years. Recently, I started playing with a small group of women - the 'leader of the...

Started by Peafreen in Playing Guitar. Last reply by Susan Palmer of Lead Cat Press Jul 6.

John Rauch

Who's Right 6 Replies

I have a friend that also plays a 12 string and we both play in a stright D tuning D, G, C, F, A, D, and every time we get togeather with other players he makes them dorp down to our tuning. Unders...

Started by John Rauch in Playing Guitar. Last reply by Antonio Cotichini Jul 6.

 
 
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