[Western Stars by Springsteen]

http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20190612-bruce-springsteens-of-the-world-unite

[Western Stars by Springsteen]

Interesting read for those so inclined: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/15/opinion/sunday/country-music-tim-mcgraw-jon-meacham.html

[Pickup plus mic for gig]

Yes i like it but never use it- the zoom h4n really suits my purpose. Sometimes i have more money than sense.

[Fathers Day Guitar Treat]

I was fortunate enough to never spawn any chips-off-the-old-blockhead, but happy fathers day to those of you who did.

[Congratulations St. Louis Blues]

 

[Western Stars by Springsteen]

Double pickguard J200 models sure do spark a lot of political debate

[Pickup plus mic for gig]

They sre good- 3 years ago i bought the myrtle, which is close in specs to edwina.

[Pickup plus mic for gig]

Milk Carton Kids also are mic-only users. I saw Gillian Welch in 2011 in St. Louis and the crowd was ridiculously loud and conversant and stupidly drunk. The mic only performance did not suffer from crowd stupidity. 
If the crowd drowns out the performer, perhaps it may be best to accept the role of being a minor distraction in a sea of babble.
I prefer my front porch, the desire to perform disappeared in my rear view mirror long ago.
Best wishes for success on your sonic quest.

[Pickup plus mic for gig]

Ask what time it is and they tell you how to build a clock.

 

[Pickup plus mic for gig]

2 hours ago, Jinder said:

Try the Seymour Duncan MagMic, they're a brilliant dual source mag pickup with a miniature condenser mic built in and onboard blending, so no need for an external mic/lead/stand etc. Super transparent and warm. I use one in my '41 Reissue SJ100, and it often gets compliments at live shows. If you can live with the look of a soundhole pickup (I quite like the businesslike visuals), the MagMic is a terrific option. 

 

Does the Seymour Duncan MagMic need a pre amp or other device between it and the guitar amp?

[David Gilmour Auction On-line Catalogue]

https://www.iheart.com/content/2019-06-10-david-gilmour-hopes-guitars-sold-at-auction-go-to-people-who-will-play-them/

[Guitar for singer songwriter]

moleskin? composition? spiral bound?

[Guitar for singer songwriter]

nobody mentions the best pencil/paper for the songwritin' part of singer/songwriter...another forum, i reckon

[Gibson Acoustic Prices]

 I agree with the earlier advice to buy an old one- about the same prices as new ones. But the vintage Gibson prices are rising, I am fortunate to have bought mine during the slump.

[The passing of Aina Jo]

My condolences for your loss- and how dear for you two to have known such love.

[exercises for guitar players]

This is also quite useful I bought the green one first and realized the stiffer blue one is better for me

https://www.amazon.com/TheraBand-Tendonitis-Resistance-Tendinitis-Intermediate/dp/B000KGOMBC/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Theraband&qid=1559055717&s=gateway&sr=8-4

i use this product regularly on my hands and wrists  they feel like new after use

https://www.chewy.com/absorbine-veterinary-sore-muscle/dp/168364?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hg&utm_content=Absorbine&utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_NyNosG-4gIVTfDACh0EnQWTEAQYASABEgL9rPD_BwE

 

ok all done with getting too personal

[exercises for guitar players]

the first minute is a stupid intro but the reminder may be found helpful

[exercises for guitar players]

 

[Using John Lennon For Advertising Is Wrong...]

 

Using his songs to sell potato chips, margarine or google after he's dead and without his permission just seems to "cheapen" the songs. Like they're jingles.

 

Pringle's jingles now at a grocer near you

[New 2019 J45, Fretboard Questions, Build Question]

I am most shocked by the fact that photobucket pics are visible to everyone.

[One Gibson and One Martin only]

I have only one Martin, an HJ-38, so that was easy. Unable to choose between my '57 CW, '46 SJ, or '36 RSSD. Tilting toward the '57 CW.

Suppositions...what if I just quick thinking about what if

[NGD]

Rosewood and ebony ?

 

What a great idea.

 

 

 

 

It is a great idea- Gibson has produced runs of j45 rosewood models with ebony, and i have a Martin jumbo and a Whipple Creek om, both of which have rosewood b/s with ebony bridge and fretboard.

Nice looking Taylor, the youtube samples have sounded very good, not like that shrill crinkly tinny-ness I usually associate with Taylor.

[fingerpicks]

I have tried many different types of fingerpicks- most were used only a few minutes. The pic you posted is one of the sets that i have tried. I even have a $40 (!?) Blue Chip thumbpick i bought 4 or 5 years ago with less than 15 minutes of play on it. As with strings, i find that recommendations helped me discover items previously unknown to me, but buying and trying is the only way to know for sure. My pick (insert rimshot here) is Dunlop clear plastic finger and thumb picks, fashioned to perfectly fit each tip. Best wishes on your search.

 

 

 

[Using John Lennon For Advertising Is Wrong...]

Perhaps the main difference is that John Lennon is not doing this of his own volition (being deceased), whereas all the other performers mentioned here did sponsorships by personal choice.

[Using John Lennon For Advertising Is Wrong...]

Neil Young stirred up the sponsorship pot back in 1988 with this video, as you greybeards will remember