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John, the name "Anthony" through me for a loop, until I went to see the post with the books you have. I remembered you then. I have actually bought a coulple of the books you listed and am finding them interesting. Thank for telling me about them!
9 hours ago
Hi John and Tarheel! I am gad to see you here. I have felt like I was the only beginner...jeje! There are plenty of folks here who are willing to share their experiences. I have found it very useful! Tony
9 hours ago
Welcome, Tarheel. I'm too a fairly beginner mando player coming from playing guitar for 25+ years. I've had a mando since 2006 but have been off and one with it. I recently purchase a few holiday music books for mandolin and used them for several p…
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If you made it up, you're a songwriter and this is your group!
12 hours ago
Hi everyone, Been playing guitar for a couple of years, always loved the mando. Just received an early Christmas present from my wife last month and am already loving every minute. Still struggling with the basic chords, but acutally was able to tra…
12 hours ago
Pick mandolin-family instruments as well as guitar? Share tips, tunes, and techniques in the mandolin group.
12 hours ago
Great song Lon. Great recording. Visually it's a little 'close". Looks great, just a little close. I think that's an issue with the Zoom recorder. The camera and the microphone are in the same little box. To get distance on the video moves the mic a…
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If you made it up, you're a songwriter and this is your group!
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Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
Amateur or recreational musician
How many years have you been playing guitar?
10-20 years
Which of these instruments do you own or play?
Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar, Mandolin
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Dan Gabel, Editor & Group Publisher

240 Essential Acoustic Albums

The 20th Anniversary issue (February 2010) of Acoustic Guitar is now on its way to subscribers and will hit newsstands shortly. Our aim with this issue was to pay homage to all the talented players, innovative guitars and gear, and amazing songs and albums that consistently inspire acoustic guitarists across all styles.

So, among this issue's great songs to play, lessons with acoustic icons, and information about guitar and gear trends, you'll find… Continue

Posted on December 18, 2009 at 5:54pm — 1 Comment

Dan Gabel, Editor & Group Publisher

New Dave Rawlings Album and Upcoming Interview in Acoustic Guitar

We're excited to hear about the upcoming realease of the Dave Rawlings Machine album, A Friend of a Friend. Acoustic Guitar senior editor Scott Nygaard spent a few hours with Rawlings when he and Gillian Welch were playing Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in San Francisco two weeks ago, and got a lot of great insight into Rawlings singular guitar style. Look for a feature story in an upcoming issue of Acoustic Guitar.

Unt… Continue

Posted on October 14, 2009 at 2:50pm — 3 Comments

Dan Gabel, Editor & Group Publisher

A Special Froggy Bottom Guitar

Michael Millard of Froggy Bottom Guitars sent the following note about a special guitar he recently completed in commemoration of his friend, Thomas Humphrey. Often a great guitar gets built with best of intentions.

The story is best told in Michael's words:

For three years in the early ‘70’s, the two young guys actually building the guitars in the renowned New York workshop of Michael Gurian were Thomas Humphrey and Michael Millard… Continue

Posted on October 2, 2009 at 5:07pm — 3 Comments

Dan Gabel, Editor & Group Publisher

Guitarist and innovator Les Paul dies at age 94

A giant in the world of guitar has died. I had the chance to see Les Paul at his weekly show in New York City at the Iridium about five years ago. He could still play and he certainly entertained the packed crowd with his between-song banter. Pick up an electric guitar today and make some noise in his honor. Click here for a nice obit.

Posted on August 13, 2009 at 11:20am — 7 Comments

Dan Gabel, Editor & Group Publisher

Acoustic Guitar from Summer NAMM

Day one of Summer NAMM is just about wrapped, and the Acoustic Guitar crew—including myself and senior editors Teja Gerken and Scott Nygaard—roamed the Nashville Convention Center hall, checking out new products and talking to our industry colleagues.

While the actual size of the show is no doubt smaller than in past years, the mood among exhibitors and attendees is upbeat and positive, and there are more new products being released than many expected. We saw traffic-stopping performance… Continue

Posted on July 17, 2009 at 10:00pm — 9 Comments

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At 7:44pm on December 2, 2009, Doc Rogers said…
Hi Dan
Sorry to be a nudge again. But the Players section of the Guitar Forum has gone awol. No postings are visible. Cna you get someone to take a look?? Thanks, Doc
At 12:37pm on November 15, 2009, tim mc nulty said…
Hi Dan, just wanted to say i love AG and this sight is a greate additon. I know youre one bezzy guy but if you have time check out my vids. on youtube under the name runthere Thanks!!!
At 9:43am on September 23, 2009, Larry Allen Brown said…
Hi Dan,
I sent a message to you regarding the teaching video that is in the editing stage right now. Don't know if you got it. We're looking to complete the editing around the 17th of Oct and would like for Acoustic Guitar to take a look at it.
At 4:18pm on July 20, 2009, John Francis said…
Hi Dan,

It is great to meet you on this great site. I look forward to contributing what I can.

All the best,
John Francis
At 2:02pm on June 15, 2009, bruce wilson said…
Hi Dan
What is the protocol for selling a used acoustic on this format? If it's not acceptable, could there be a seperate category that maybe limits
folks to a single ad per six months or so?

Best, Bruce Wilson
At 10:06am on June 5, 2009, jrmc52 said…
Hi Dan,
During the Brian Ball chat last week, it was indicated a transcript of the discussions would be available. Has this been posted, or have I just not found it?
Thanks
John
At 10:52pm on May 29, 2009, Chin Khiang Tsung said…
Hi Dan,
May I know from you where can I find the best reference book to improve my intermediate standard of fingerstyle to the advance level ?
From Paul.
At 1:27pm on May 26, 2009, bruce wilson said…
Dan, thanks for your gracious note regarding a misinterpretation.

Usually, the best way to deal with an angry ranter is with humor; I felt bady for Ted, and much annoyed with JJ, but the fact that I was unable to tag the post with the original target is my mistake. I didn't want to use JJ's name on it either, figured that would just get him going again, so I guess it wasn't too hard for someone to see things differently than they were intended.

I very much enjoy this forum, it's a good outlet for the sharing the joys of equipment and playing, (spares some of the patient but glazed looks from family and friends) and in the future I will stick to straight statements and questions. BTW, not to blow too much smoke here, but the AG magazine is just excellent, layout, graphics and content. Bruce.
At 1:51pm on May 25, 2009, bruce wilson said…
Bruce here again, I think you might be taking me for the guy Ted H's complaining about...again he's (Ted) complaining about JJ, who's just been mean to a lot of folks. I would appreciate a retraction...I think I did a good thing with my post there. Because JJ's discussion was closed, I couldn't tag it but if you've been keeping up with the posts you'd understand as did previous responders
At 1:39pm on May 25, 2009, bruce wilson said…
Hi Dan,
I do hope you realize my post was a response to JJ Hildreths mocking of a hand injury and was supposed to have the opposite effect of what you might have taken it for. Please read JJ 's blathering posts regarding hand injuries from a couple of days ago in Uncatogorized. This guy's been giving folks a real tough time and I thought my post might take him down a peg. Would appreciate a response-hope you were refering to JJ and not me, Thanks Bruce— wils720@aol.com
 
 

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