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Howard Taylor shared Will Fly's group on Facebook
1 hour ago
Charles F Morrison commented on Brent McElroy's group Guitar Makers
"For those interested in learning more about the ForTune guitars I spammed the list about (My apologies for that) the web site is http://cfmorrisonguitars.com ;. There is lots of info there about the how and why of the design for the curious."
1 hour ago
Charles F Morrison commented on Dan Gabel, Editor & Group Publisher's group Fingerstyle players
"For those interested in the ForTune guitars I'll be showing this Sunday, Here's a link http://cfmorrisonguitars.com My apologies for the spam. "
1 hour ago
Chad Palmer commented on Jud Hair's group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
"We have 3 Lefty Seagull S6's here at the store - They are getting hard to find!"
2 hours ago
FloridaGull commented on Jud Hair's group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
"I ran a scale or several up and down the neck and over the strings - no dead spots, intonation is quite good, action very nice (for me)... Needing to make sure the electronics worked, but in a hurry to do so, I grabbed my Fender Frontman 15 (gasp -…"
2 hours ago
FloridaGull commented on Jud Hair's group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
"Well, I ran a scale or several up and down the neck and over the strings - no dead spots, intonation is quite good, action very nice (for me)... Needing to make sure the electronics worked, but in a hurry to do so, I grabbed my Fender Frontman 15…"
2 hours ago
FloridaGull commented on Jud Hair's group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
"Not a Seagull - but I received a guitar for Father's Day - and this is my "home group" - a 2005 Walden N610CE: Solid Engelmann spruce top - laminate rosewood back and sides - Fishman Classic 4 electronics - sweet! :-) "
2 hours ago
FloridaGull replied to FloridaGull's discussion NGD! Walden N610CE - Father's Day gift... :-) in the group On Walden Pond...the Walden Guitars group!
"Well, I ran a scale or several up and down the neck and over the strings - no dead spots, intonation is quite good, action very nice (for me)... Needing to make sure the electronics worked, but in a hurry to do so, I grabbed my Fender Frontman 15…"
2 hours ago
FloridaGull commented on Michael Millham "Sidheguitarist"'s group Classical Cognoscenti
"Have we had issues with dead-sounding D strings in the past? Well, I ran a scale or several up and down the neck and over the strings - no dead spots, intonation is quite good - including the E, F, and F# (and the G!) on the D string... ;-) Needing…"
3 hours ago
Iain Brennan joined Michael Millham "Sidheguitarist"'s group
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Classical Cognoscenti

A place to trade ideas about the art and science of all things classical and guitar; in a civil manner, to the advancement of all who log in here.
7 hours ago
Iain Brennan joined Edward Sparks's group
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Gibson Acoustic Owners

For owners of Gibson acoustics...any size, shape, age, or type!
8 hours ago
Jim Yates replied to steve varney's discussion Just got hold of a Levin LM-26 in the group Goya and Levin Guitar Owners
"I have owned 2 Goya M-26s and have put strap buttons on both heels.  Just lucky I guess.  I had no problems."
10 hours ago
susi Lawson updated their profile
10 hours ago
susi Lawson replied to susi Lawson's discussion Book project ! in the group Acoustic Newb
"Thank you so much Mike! My book wont be quite so focused :) it will be very visual and hopefully be a lot of interesting stories about the musicians and the area. I think it will be a bit eclectic :)"
10 hours ago
Craig MC replied to Peter Arthur's discussion Bone Saddle and Pins on an S6? in the group "Seagull" Spoken Here ... (also fluent in "Godin" Gab)
"I've replaced both saddles and pins on both of my acoustics. Bone replaced the original plastic saddle on my '97 S&P dread several years ago. When I bought new bone and ebony pins for the Larrivée, the old bone pins went to the…"
12 hours ago
Ted Hechtman commented on Ted Hechtman's group Goya and Levin Guitar Owners
"Very interesting."
14 hours ago
Michael Miller replied to susi Lawson's discussion Book project ! in the group Acoustic Newb
"Well then thank you! It was a good book. I'm sure though that your's will be great given what I've seen of your pictures. Can't wait to see the finished product!"
14 hours ago
Edward Sparks commented on Edward Sparks's group Picks, Picks, Picks
"That's cool Kevin, will look forward too how it weeks for you!"
14 hours ago
kevin commented on Edward Sparks's group Picks, Picks, Picks
"well--i just got a little extra cash & found someone whos willing to part with a Bluechip pick.  i know its equalivent to 1 mm. so its right in the ball[park of what i like thickness-wise.  cant wait for it to get here "
15 hours ago
Michael S. Jackson commented on Michael Millham "Sidheguitarist"'s group Classical Cognoscenti
"Again... I REALLY love that wood!"
15 hours ago

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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…

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Posted 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…

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Posted 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). …

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Posted 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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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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Epiphone Les Paul Ultra III Acoustic Feature

I have been reading for some time now about the Epiphone Les Paul Ultra III and its acoustic sound capability. Has anyone tried it and is it as good as it sounds? I am thinking of getting something…Continue

Started by Mike Bishop in Gear 19 hours ago.

Attended Famous Blues Fest to Loan Headliner a Guitar

The town of Logansport, Indiana honors a native son every year with the Med Flory Blues/Jazz Fest. Med is a Grammy winning jazz saxman. Close behind him is another former resident I graduated high…Continue

Started by David Kellems in Gear yesterday.

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 Jun 12.

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 Jun 12.

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.



 
 
 

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