"Got a call today and was told that the work was done, so I left work a bit early (thanks to the nasty LA traffic) to pick up the guitar. At the end of the day, the guitar stayed at the shop...
The new nut looked great, but that seems to be…"
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Cali S&P Aficionado replied to Cali S&P Aficionado's discussion S&P Showcase Folk in "guitar hospital" in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
Greg Ballantyne commented on Jud Hair's group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"Many are gone, but many remain - I'm thankful for every day on this side of the dirt..... and have expectations of many more. Got to maintain an optimistic outlook, nothing good comes of living life as a sorry ass..... "
Changelives replied to Changelives's discussion Advice Wanted"This is AMAZING!!!!!!!! THANKS SO MUCH. "
Record Your Practice Sessions...
Well, I've known that I really should record my practice sessions, but I've not really done it. Tonight is one of those nights that I wish I had. I was working on a few tunes in a tuning that I'm really starting to love. D - A - D - D - A - D. Using this tuning on my little Seagull Grand Artist gives me a lot of raw sounding tone from this little parlor guitar. The string bends are easy, and the bass response just really comes out. Tonight, I played through my Loudbox Mini, and I was really…See More
Jud Hair replied to James Baxter Bain's discussion Thought you'd like this in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"Dog-gone funny!"
James Baxter Bain added a discussion to the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
Bob Edwards replied to Bob Edwards's discussion Getting a bit more action . . . ? in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"I queried Michel before I bought this guitar, based on the model info on the label and the serial number on the back of the headstock. He indicated that the "+" models had "stained wild cherry back and sides." …"
Jan Vigne replied to Changelives's discussion Advice Wanted"Thanks, Phil. It's part of my "give a man a fish/teach a man to fish" theory. "
" I have never found transcripts to be correct . I had a few books that had tab where to place what finger and what positon. I find the best way to use tabs is to try them them go play the recording . I don't feel it has to be dead on note…"
Dave Fengler replied to Bob Edwards's discussion Getting a bit more action . . . ? in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"Are you sure the previous owner added the pickup? The S6+CW comes with an under saddle pickup (the +).
I have a S6+CW Cedar Folk, also possibly a 2004. The sound from the pickup was very weak. The saddle was very loose in the slot.…"
Dan Halbert replied to Bob Edwards's discussion Getting a bit more action . . . ? in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"The Tusq 9280 and 9281 are the saddles that Seagull uses as OEM (see my previous post). So you can buy a Tusq saddle from Godin or from someone else. I bought one from a random Amazon vendor.
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"Jan - that is great general Guitar Buying info for anyone. Great post, probably needs to be added somewhere for reference for others. Love the last remark you made on the topic - "Take advantage of your resources." …"
Bob Edwards replied to Bob Edwards's discussion Getting a bit more action . . . ? in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)"test reply"
Jan Vigne replied to Changelives's discussion Advice Wanted"This did not get accepted in the edit ... If you have a local guitar repair shop, stop in for a few minutes. A discussion with the techs could provide some useful information regarding which guitar might best suit your needs. I…"
Zach Stevenson replied to Changelives's discussion Advice Wanted"Check out Eastman if you can, very nice guitars for the money, 800 to 1000 dollar range.
Happy shopping!
Zach"
Jan Vigne replied to Changelives's discussion Advice Wanted"You haven't given us much to go on if you're looking for a specific suggestion for a model to audition. If you generally like the Seagull, you might look first at changing its tone to better suit your desires. Strings are…"
Craig MC replied to Changelives's discussion Advice Wanted"L.A. Guitar Sales9028 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 USAPhone: (310) 246-1933
https://www.laguitarsales.com/pages/3660/Larrivee_OM03R.htm
note that MAP prices are the lowest price manufacturer allows to be advertised, but is almost never the…"
MichiganGull (Dave) replied to MichiganGull (Dave)'s discussion Machine Heads for a Martin D12-1932 in the group 12-String Guitar"Michael:
So glad it has found a new home. Enjoy!!
Dave"
FloridaGull replied to Changelives's discussion Advice Wanted"Do you want a cutaway and electronics - like the Performer has? What is your preferred shape?
Here's a Walden OM - the CO2000:
http://www.waldenguitars.com/CO2000.html
Spruce over rosewood...
And, a Crafter Moonlight…"
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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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Perry Hall Folk Music Night, featuring Brooksie Wells
June 1, 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 Brooksie Wells. Her web site is http://www.brooksiewells.com…
Organized by Neil Zimmerman | Type: concert
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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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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
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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…
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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…
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…
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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 5 hours ago.
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 20 hours ago.
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 yesterday.
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 yesterday.
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 yesterday.
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 yesterday.
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.
Takamine FP 350 SCME 2 Replies
Hello everybody, my name is Willem from the Netherlands. I am new here and this site is new to me. I am a fan of Takamine guitars. I recently owned a Santa Fe, but for reasons I had to sell this…Continue
Started by Willem Zonjee in Gear. Last reply by Willem Zonjee on Saturday.
Craigslist Alert - Rhode Island 2 Replies
I am unable to post a link right now...but wanted to share that there is a G1070CEQ for sale on the Rhode Island CL. It appears to be a 2007.
Started by Fern in Gear. Last reply by Fern on Saturday.
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