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Have any of you listened to Marcus Nalgaber's latest post? It's in The Performance Hall and is called "Serenade for Nylon Strings Guitars". It's some very nice playing (in my opinion). That Gipsy Kings is great! That's how "Volare" should be played! Pop! Into the favorites it goes! I once saw Willie kick the crap out of one of those young blues fetuses on Letterman and Mr. Nelson only played about ten notes! The poor young guy looked like he couldn't believe what had just happened! How can ten notes be better than one hundred? Experience and taste, that's how! An old cat will beat you down before you know it!

I got my first classical guitar when I was in my late teens and have loved them ever since. I wouldn't call myself a classical player but, I do love playing classical music! I also play jazz and anything else on the nylon strings because it's such a lovely sound. I also use it when I'm learning songs for gigs; with no fret markers, you have to know where you are, which is helpful. I find that the extra neck width is good for keeping my fingers stretched out and allows for more room for my fat fingers. Some of my favorite classical players are: Christopher Parkening, Ana Vidovic, and Narciso Yepes. For flamenco it's Paco de Lucia and Manitos de Plata. Maybe you'll give a listen to some of these folks and grow to love them as have I. Lastly, I have only seen/ played one Gibson classical in my life. It was OK but, not spectacular. As with most all guitars, what make one more special than the next is personal preference. Each guitar has it's own personality and charm.

I just looked at brad1's link and there are nickel dog-ear P-90 covers on the page. The product code for them is PC-0739-001.

Actually, I always liked the look of the Steinberger "butterfly" model. Also, as merciful-evans alludes to...these guitars do have a fine and unique sound to them. I mean...Holdsworth!

I had a Steinberger licensed Hohner some years ago and found it to be a nice guitar...Very modern sounding with an EMG humbucker at the bridge and two stacked EMG H.B.'s in the neck and middle positions with a push/pull volume for coil splitting. It played well and stayed in tune with mucho dive-bombing and tremolo wanking but, I sold it. Why, you may ask? Well, it didn't do well with any heavier strings than .009's and the double ball end strings are more expensive. Also, my peripheral vision would adjust for the missing headstock and I consistently ended up a whole step high...that wouldn't do at the gig! It eventually got less frequent but...I don't think I'd buy another.

Sounds good, man! Thumbs up!

Welcome, Linda! I hope you enjoy your stay.

Hey, maplebaby! I didn't mean to offend...you have a fantastic band! I'd check out your post even if I hated the song just to see you kick it in the behind! Keep on keepin' on!

Another outstanding job and I don't even like R.E.O. that much!

I must interject! I lived in Maine for a long time and in Boston as well. I first heard wicked used in Maine in the 1970's when my family summered there as in, "Wicked goo-ud!" ; it is also common in Boston. I've never heard a Bostonian use "the dinner", though. I will say though, that due to their proximity, they share a great deal in terms of their accent and vernacular. Ayuh!

My favorite Beatle! Happy Birthday, Mr. Starkey!

Nice guitar, Bill! As they say in Maine,"Give 'er the dinner!".

You folks are so good, it hurts! One of the best cover bands I've heard...and I've heard lots!

Sssmmokkinnn'!

In gnappi's defense; out of ten lines on said guitar photo, only two are drawn between two points. That's 80% of the lines that are between more than two points. Of those eight lines, one is in line on four points. I would say that that is well beyond chance. Thanks, gnappi...I find it a fascinating correlation! It's just one more factor that contributes to the overall beauty of the 335!

Great job, Paolo! Nice collection of guitars as well! Welcome to the forae!

That's pretty cool! Thanks, jdgm!

Today would be Aaron Thibeaux (T-Bone) Walker's 109th birthday had he not passed away in 1975! He is probably best known for his song "Stormy Monday", a staple tune of blues players around the globe. He was also a pioneer of what is known as the "jump" blues and was one of the first guys that I know of that used the iii-7b5 for I7(9) substitution. He is one of my favorite artists. His voice is silky smooth, as is his playing. The clip that I have selected is a good example of his art and ability to mix with other greats! Check out his exceptional rhythm guitar work on that beautiful ES-5! Which one of us wouldn't want to own that guitar today? And, how about Clark Terry on the mouthpiece of his horn...Holy Moses! Anyhow, take the next eight minutes and eleven seconds of your life to enjoy T-Bone Walker! Killin' It!

Hey, rafalbar! I'd say your English is pretty darn good! What is your native language? Anyway, I would do just what you've already done; play a bunch of guitars and buy the one that speaks to you. Guitars, like people, have individual personalities and souls. One of them is just for you! Good luck on your quest and let us know how it turns out! Peace!

Yup...it's Marc Ribot's birthday. He is now 65 years young! Those of us who know of him most likely know him from his work with Tom Waits. He has also worked with Elvis Costello and John Zorn as well as other less well known groups. He is an excellent player and often uses "prepared" guitar, i.e. putting alligator clips on the strings or weaving wire between them, etc. I saw him in the late 80's with his group The Rootless Cosmopolitans...an excellent and avant-garde(ish) show. So today, I give you his version of Dizzy Gillespie's "Caravan". Do, please, enjoy!

My grandfather fought for the Kaiser in WWI. He said that they didn't worry much about the Brits or the Americans but, they knew there would be plenty of dying when they heard the pipes in the distance! At least that's the story in our family. Strangely enough, I am German on one side and Scots-Irish on the other! I personally liked Laphroaig scotch a great deal when I was still drinking. May we all live long and happily and honor the line of our forebears stretching into the dim mists of time!

Yeah...with the fretwear and the price; I'd pass on this one myself.

Depending on what kind of music you play(330's are totally hollow so, they tend to feedback at higher volumes), buy it! ES-330's are fantastic sounding instruments! I've had one for a long time and I'll never part with it!

Honestly, it just slipped my mind. The Discipline group is probably my favorite incarnation of the band...I own the vinyl(bought as each one was released) and the C.D.'s(which I purchased from DGM Live) of all three records. Actually, Adrian is one of my favorite guitarists. "Twang Bar King" is an excellent record as is his first solo release "Lone Rhino". Also, check his work with Talking Heads, Frank Zappa, Cyndi Lauper, Tom Tom Club, David Bowie, Paul Simon, Laurie Anderson and others. I saw Adrian with The Bears in the '90's but, have never seen King Crimson. I got to see the League of Crafty Guitarists, though. It was a very interesting show. While we're at it, let's mention Bill Bruford and Tony Levin both of whom have done a few cool things. Peace!