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Jonah Lake commented on Jud Hair's group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"Late summer a few years ago with my old Seagull Entourage mini jumbo."
Edward Sparks commented on Edward Sparks's group Capo Users Group"I play here comes the sun that way...always a crowd pleaser at our shows!"
Michael McBride replied to Dave P's discussion Taylor 800 series and string gauge in the group Taylor Owners"Have you tried tuning down a full step? I too have small hands, as well as ostioarthritis. Tuning down made playing much more comfortable with the Elixer medium lights."
George Quinn commented on Edward Sparks's group Capo Users Group"Capo design has changed a bit through the years (along with my hair color and quantity) and the one I use now is the best so far, a Kyser. The trick is to get it close enough to the fret to deaden the strings but permit the fingers to navigate the…"
Dave P replied to Dave P's discussion Taylor 800 series and string gauge in the group Taylor Owners"Thanks all. My concern was with the bass response and George confirms it. I think I am going to keep the mediums until next string change and then try a lighter gauge.
Martin makes a set of strings that is .0005 smaller than medium until…"
Jud Hair left a comment for graeme evans"Hi Graeme .. I noticed you play a SEAGULL and I hope you'll join our discussion group at…"
Jud Hair replied to Peter Arthur's discussion Bone Saddle and Pins on an S6? in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"Not sure how much noticeable difference in tone just changing out the saddle and pins will make. Some say a lot, some say not so much.
I had a compensated "press fit" bone made for my Seagull Artist Mosaic…"
"Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
By far the most active brand-dedicated group in the AGM online community!! For those who own, play and love their Seagull Guitars ... (or any other Godin acoustic) wonderful, top-quality instruments made in Canada, Seagulls (as well as Godin, Simon & Patrick, Norman, Art & Lutherie, La Patrie, and Richmond) are ideal choices for anyone who wants a first-rate guitar for a reasonable investment.Check them all out at:…See More
Cali S&P Aficionado replied to Peter Arthur's discussion Bone Saddle and Pins on an S6? in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"To me, it' more of an issue for durability rather than tonal differences. The answers to the question as to whether bone saddles/pins provide tonal improvements over TUSQ are highly debatable and personal. Some like bone, others…"
Peter Arthur added a discussion to the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)Bone Saddle and Pins on an S6?
Hello All-I am contemplating ordering a Bone Saddle and set of pins from Bob Colosi. I am curious if any of you have replaced the stock Tusq with Bone on your S6s? If so, did it make any difference?I've read posts in other places that say it does, but I've also read some that said it doesn't. Just curious-PeteSee More
Iain Brennan commented on Derrick Miller's group Acoustic Newb"Thanks for the welcome Walt!
Don't know why I never joined this Acoustic Guitar Community before, lots of different groups to join-in with, nice to find so many like minded people who all like Acoustic Guitars and the music."
FloridaGull replied to FloridaGull's discussion Guitars on Goodwill that I think may be good for a beginner/intermediate player... in the group Acoustic Newb"An Ibanez Daytripper on Goodwill:
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Ibanez-Daytripper-Acoustic-Gui...
Currently $12 - 3 days left - $17 shipping...
Enjoy!"
FloridaGull commented on GNuck's group Small Body Guitars"An Ibanez Daytripper on Goodwill:
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Ibanez-Daytripper-Acoustic-Guitar-13471360.html
Currently $12 - 3 days left - $17 shipping...
Enjoy!"
Michael Miller replied to susi Lawson's discussion Book project ! in the group Acoustic Newb"Susi:
Have you read "Clapton's Guitar"? It's about Wayne Henderson and the guitats he builds and follows the story of him building a guitar for Eric Clapton.
Mike"
Events
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O'Donovan's Open Mic Every Monday 9:30pm
May 13, 2013 at 9:30pm to January 6, 2014 at 10pm – O'Donovan's Irish Pub
Come and share your talent at O'Donovan's open mic every Monday night. Signup is at 9:30pm and I host every other week (my friend Alex and I alternate as hosts every other week). O'Donovan's is loc…
Organized by Jason Zimmerman | Type: open, mic
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"Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!" workshop
June 22, 2013 from 10am to 3pm – Santa Monica College
"Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!", as seen on PBS, is a 1 day workshop for busy adults who want to learn to play guitar but don't have time for weekly lessons.
Organized by Marlene Hutchinson | Type: guitar, workshop
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Ed Gerhard Special Day Long Workshop
July 13, 2013 from 10am to 5pm – Farmhouse in Saratoga
Organized by Mike Nepper | Type: master, fingerstyle, guitar, workshop
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Perry Hall Folk Music Night, featuring Adam Randy
July 20, 2013 from 7pm to 10pm – Perry Hall United Methodist Church
Monthly "open mike" Folk Music Night is held Saturdays. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. The featured performer this month is Adam Randy. His web site is http://www.adamrandy.com/ .
Organized by Neil Zimmerman | Type: concert
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Brian Gore
August 31, 2013 from 8pm to 10:30pm – Gitarrenzentrum
San Francisco guitar poet Brian Gore is gaining a reputation as one of the most interesting and influential performers of "the next generation" in fingerstyle guitar. A musical romantic, his composit…
Organized by Guitarras Calliope | Type: concert, (fingerstyle, guitar)
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Naturally Acoustic Guitar Show
September 14, 2013 from 10am to 10pm – Crooked Pines Farm
Acoustic guitar enthusiasts now have an event geared to their musical preferences in the Naturally Acoustic Guitar Show coming up on September 14, 2013 at Crooked Pines Farm just 15 minutes south of…
Organized by Chee Guitars & Crooked Pines Farm | Type: guitar, show
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Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo
October 6, 2013 from 8pm to 10pm – Gitarrenzentrum
Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world's top musicians, inclu…
Organized by Guitarras Calliope | Type: concert
Groups
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Fingerstyle players
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Songwriters
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Martin Owners
455 members
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Acoustic Newb
447 members
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Home Recording
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Members Acoustic Guitar …
364 members
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"Seagull" Spoken Here ..…
327 members
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Flatpickers
297 members
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Alternate Tunings
272 members
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12-String Guitar
252 members
Blog Posts
New Acoustic Guitar Website!
We'd like to invite all members of the Acoustic Guitar Community to come check out the brand-new website at AcousticGuitar.com. This is a completely redesigned home for Acoustic Guitar (and you!), full of great lessons, songs to play, guitar reviews, and more. You’ll see digital editions from the last two years of Acoustic Guitar magazine (available to…
ContinuePosted by Acoustic Guitar on March 29, 2013 at 3:30pm — 4 Comments
Return of The Banjo Killer, the final chapter. . .
Bryan Sutton and "Banjo Killer"; Medley: The Original Waltz/Old Lake. from Bourgeois Guitars on Vimeo.
The moment we've been waiting for: On Oct. 28, 2012, Bryan Sutton debuted the restored the Banjo…
ContinuePosted by Bourgeois Guitars on October 15, 2012 at 7:43pm
Day 16: The Banjo Killer slays again!
This story has a happy ending, folks, and I'll start with it. After working for three weeks to painstakingly restore Bryan Sutton's flood damaged Banjo Killer, Shin Ichikawa finally got to test drive it today! The entire shop stopped working to watch this exciting moment, after which Shin received a standing ovation (well, we were all standing anyway). …
ContinuePosted by Bourgeois Guitars on July 13, 2012 at 9:00pm — 6 Comments
Day 15: The end is near. I can smell it.
Shin Ichikawa and I started the day by fitting and glueing the back binding. Last night's fitting of the top binding was tedious, but the tricks we learned made the fit of back binding go smothly. I am amazed at how cleanly both bindings look. Some finish touch up will be required, but the overall appearance is more than…
Posted by Bourgeois Guitars on July 12, 2012 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment
Connect with guitarists here at the Acoustic Guitar Community!
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!
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Laura - acoustic guitar solo
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Guitar solo
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DADGAD 101: basic chords
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Autumn bells
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Forum
GarageBand for Windows? 5 Replies
I have a Windows machine - not a Mac - yet I covet my friend's GarageBand to use as an accompanying rhythm section instead of a *boring* metronome. I'm looking for suggestions of a GarageBand-like…Continue
Started by Barry Gray in Gear. Last reply by Antonio Eduardo Rosa on Saturday.
Antares AJT25 help me find a value please 3 Replies
I cannot for the life of me find out anything about this guitar. I'm super curious to know what it's worth now and what it could have been worth new. All the research i have done states that anteres…Continue
Tags: Worth, Help, values, Guitar, Antares
Started by Luke Hammer in Gear. Last reply by Ship of fools on Saturday.
Wide neck, short scale Gibson (or other)
I've been wanting to try another Gibson acoustic, as I always liked the sound, but not the 1.725 neck width. Recently, I came across 2 Gibson models that have wider (1.805) neck and short scale.One…Continue
Started by Larry Mikita in Gear on Wednesday.
Back in the mix..... 2 Replies
Well, It's been awhile since I posted. Have been in Thailand for awhile and now have moved house to Canada's east coast and live in Prince Edward Island......great place for acoustic music! I have…Continue
Started by Dave Clarke in Uncategorized. Last reply by Craig MC on Wednesday.
Looper advice needed 21 Replies
I am considering a looper for my solo act. I don't want to store loops, I just want to step on the looper and have it record a verse of the song so I can play a lead over the rhythm the next time…Continue
Started by higgs in Gear. Last reply by Jon Lloyd Jun 10.
So where were you... 21 Replies
Hey Guys,So it has been about 5 months of group lessons (once a week). I try to practice everyday for 45-60 minutes. This is where I am:Chords (good)E, A, Em, Am, G, Bm, A7Chords (Decent)D - still…Continue
Started by Les in Beginners. Last reply by Jon Lloyd Jun 10.
Amplifier Noise 3 Replies
I've been doing acoustic gigs with a Marshall AS50D acoustic amp for about 4 years now. It's a great amp, but it's developed an irritating hiss. It's been used both inside and outside in some fairly…Continue
Started by Earl Gard in Gear. Last reply by Earl Gard Jun 9.
Guitar making and engineering 10 Replies
Hi all, I'm an intermediate guitarist and an engineer. My area of engineering doesn't relate to audio and acoustics, but I'm interested to see if anyone here knows about the field. I'd be…Continue
Started by Sherif Fahmy in Gear. Last reply by Sherif Fahmy Jun 8.
Why are luthier built guitars lighter? 11 Replies
I recently received my long awaited OM build from a luthier in Denver I tracked down to get info on a dread I had he built in 1999. Like two other guitars I've received from him to sell (he hates the…Continue
Started by David Kellems in Gear. Last reply by Dalton Hammett Jun 8.
myths about open tunings 6 Replies
I've somewhat recently discovered playing my guitar in a few open tunings, mainly open E and open D...I've also heard that certain open tunings can be damaging to the neck of a guitar over time?…Continue
Started by Lee Drake in Playing Guitar. Last reply by Lee Drake Jun 4.
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