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E Chord

This is my first post and it might sound a bit dumb, but here goes. It relates to finger positioning for E major. All of the chord charts show 2nd finger on 5th string 2nd fret and 3rd finger on 4th string 2nd fret and that is how I have been practising for most of the time up to a week or so ago.However I have changed over the position for 2nd and 3rd fingers so that I now place 3rd finger on 5th string and 2nd finger on 4th string. This has enabled me to do much quicker chord changes.What I…See More
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Manuel Nunez commented on Will Fly's group UK acoustic guitarists
"Alhambra Guitars are one of the best internationally known spanish guitar makers. They make guitars for every price range and from beginners to professional concert players. Inside Alhambra factory there is a small workshop where luthiers…"
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Manuel Nunez posted a blog post

INSIDE ALHAMBRA GUITARS WORKSHOP

Alhambra Guitars are one of the best internationally known spanish guitar makers. They make guitars for every price range and from beginners to professional concert players. Inside Alhambra factory there is a small workshop where luthiers like Magaritt and Mengual make the …See More
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Chuck Hydrick replied to Blackback Gull's discussion Look Who's Coming to Live at My House...Eventually... in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
"LOL! You guys are pretty damn funny. Craig's right though.....you really need a Jumbo to take down a moose."
2 hours ago
Diamond Dave replied to Diamond Dave's discussion Need Michel @ Godin's e-mail--neck issue in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
"The guitar may be overhumidified too. It's been about 80 percent humidity in my basement where my guitars are kept for a couple of weeks now, but the weather has moved on and now it's 48 percent outside and about 65 percent inside. The A/C…"
4 hours ago
Blackback Gull replied to Blackback Gull's discussion Look Who's Coming to Live at My House...Eventually... in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
"Good one, Craig - good one..."
5 hours ago
Davon Dillard replied to Craig MC's discussion The love affair may be over... NGD! in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
"Hi Craig, I told you wrong! Mine is an 02', I had to get mine from Larrivee by e-mail too. There is no rhyme or reason to the serial number system. It is not here right now, it is getting a little fret dress. =] I have played it a lot!!!! …"
5 hours ago
Craig MC replied to Blackback Gull's discussion Look Who's Coming to Live at My House...Eventually... in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
"this is the third blue AMI I've seen in a week. suddenly they're coming out of the woodwork. should be great for camping, but might be a bit small for moose hunting..."
6 hours ago
Craig MC replied to Craig MC's discussion The love affair may be over... NGD! in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
"Hi Davon, I'm cmcox over there. very happy so far. been playing it all day today and fingers are a bit tender! BTW, I'm trying to figure out my manufacture date but have not heard back from Larrivée yet. someone over on the…"
6 hours ago
Davon Dillard replied to Diamond Dave's discussion Need Michel @ Godin's e-mail--neck issue in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
"Gary, I don't want my comments to appear that I'm only pointing out negative things about Gulls. In my other post  when I first got my Maritime were nothing but praise. I have several guitars that I love to play, each different…"
6 hours ago
Diamond Dave replied to Diamond Dave's discussion Need Michel @ Godin's e-mail--neck issue in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
"I'm debating what to do--I think I'm going to have a local luthier give it a look before I pay to ship it to NY state for a warranty repair."
6 hours ago
William Jahnkow replied to Diamond Dave's discussion Need Michel @ Godin's e-mail--neck issue in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
"I thought the entire point of integrated set neck epoxied in place was to prevent neck angle changes . They even when to the point of fitting a wedge at the body end in the neck with a different grain pattern as godin said this keeps the…"
7 hours ago
Floyd Russell Long replied to Diamond Dave's discussion Need Michel @ Godin's e-mail--neck issue in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
"I emailed Michal and he emailed back telling me to take it back to the dealer. My dealer told me that Godin requested a couple of pics and then sent a return label and my Maritime was shipped to Godin this past Wednesday. I bought the guitar last…"
7 hours ago
Ken Rogers posted a status
"Played a new PRS acoustic today. Now all I have to do is figure out how to buy one... Better than anything I've ever played. Ever!"
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Greg Ballantyne replied to Jud Hair's discussion Just ordered a new pedal ... it's supposed to be fantastic ... can't wait! in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
"That,s the trouble with apedal like that....... too easy to get unbalanced......"
8 hours ago
Jim Yates commented on Edward Sparks's group Gibson Acoustic Owners
"Could someone tell me what the difference is between the J-35 and the J-45?"
9 hours ago
Davon Dillard replied to Craig MC's discussion The love affair may be over... NGD! in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
"Hey Craig, I have an OM-03 as well. It's an 06' bought it used on ebay, I've had it about 6 yrs. now and not one single problem! Great guitar for vocals, but can hold it's own in a bluegrass jam. I think you will grow to LOVE it.…"
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Blackback Gull added a discussion to the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
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Look Who's Coming to Live at My House...Eventually...

Kinda like a mail-order bride - a niece just picked it up for me in Nova Scotia,  an '04 Ami I nabbed from Kijiji for $75 Cdn. with a gig bag. The lady who sold it to me bought it new when she was twelve, did some lessons, been years in the closet. She ID'd it as a Ami Wild Cherry, which would make it a lam top, but I haven't been…See More
10 hours ago
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Richard St.Denis replied to Craig MC's discussion NGD - OM-03R in the group Larrivee Lovers
"Beautiful guitar...bet you love it! "
10 hours ago
Craig MC commented on Craig MC's photo
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Larrivée OM-03R

"I left work early yesterday because I knew it had been delivered earlier in the day. Like a kid on Christmas."
10 hours ago

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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…

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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). …

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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…

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E Chord

This is my first post and it might sound a bit dumb, but here goes. It relates to finger positioning for E major. All of the chord charts show 2nd finger on 5th string 2nd fret and 3rd finger on 4th…Continue

Started by Jay in Beginners 11 minutes ago.

Why are luthier built guitars lighter? 4 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 David Kellems 15 hours ago.

Advice Wanted 16 Replies

Hi All,I have been playing guitar (alot) for several years.  I play mostly chord based songs but do some finger picking as well.  I don't (and never will) perform on stage or record.  I just like…Continue

Started by Changelives in Gear. Last reply by Changelives on Thursday.

Here to learn and teach..... 2 Replies

Hello everyone! My name is Thomas Thurman and I'm new to this community. I'm very glad to be apart of this and hope to give as much as I can to this community, as well as, receive. As of right now, I…Continue

Started by Thomas Thurman in Beginners. Last reply by Thomas Thurman on Wednesday.

So where were you... 18 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 Adam on Wednesday.

Question about calluses 5 Replies

Hi, I am having trouble keeping my calluses hard. I am a beginner but I have been playing 4-5 days a week for at least 45 minutes for the last 6 months. The few calluses I did get eventually pulled…Continue

Started by David Gossett in Beginners. Last reply by Adam on Wednesday.

Back in the mix.....

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 on Tuesday.

Essential Tremor 2 Replies

 I have been playing most of my life, only recently, when I put my fingers on the pick guard and try to play the melody my fingers jump around uncontrollably. I have to press real hard to keep them…Continue

Started by Roger Keebaugh in Playing Guitar. Last reply by Roger Keebaugh on Tuesday.

On the playlist... 63 Replies

Here's a place to share some recommendations for music that are on your playlist. The lists are not about what's new in music, but just music getting your play time...April 2012Neil Young, "Live At…Continue

Started by Phil Manuel in Players. Last reply by Phil Manuel on Sunday.

In the case or on a stand? 64 Replies

I wanted to try to find some sort of consensus when it comes to proper storage for an acoustic. Many say to keep it in the case, but I've also read it's better to keep it out on a stand so air can…Continue

Started by Jim Choe in Gear. Last reply by Ronald Harris on Sunday.



 
 
 

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