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Will, Having joined the ranks of retiredom, I jumped with 2 feet back into playing guitar. I had dabbled in lessons in Classical, Blues, and Jazz but always had difficulty finding the time to play regularly. A career and family kept me busy. I'm now…
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If you made it up, you're a songwriter and this is your group!
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This is a group for fingerstyle players of all types, from Hedges disciples to Chet channelers.
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The Blarney Pilgrim, Danny Boy, My Darlin's Asleep, Fisher's Hornpipe, and St. Anne's Reel just to name a few. Since I'm a Scot, I haven't too much use for the day me-self. (just a funnin now)
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It seems that I have arrived at a point six months from an age that I can retire with full benefits, which is to say that I might have the time I've wanted to learn to play guitar better than i did when I was in college. Not having time to teach mys…
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I posted this over on the Celtic group but thought this would be a good place to ask as well. I'm contemplating putting together a set of songs for St. Patrick's day. I'm not all that familiar with which songs would be best. Can some of you please…
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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 — 13 Comments

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 — 4 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 11:52am on January 6, 2010, Walt Pilcher said…
Dan,
I really enjoy the magazine and appreciate the Community. I've gotten a lot out of both and like to think I've contributed at least a little to the Community even though I'm a relatively new player. Unfortunately, I must comment on the UltraSound ad on p. 43 of the current issue. It jumped out at me as being totally inconsistent with the high editorial standards of the magazine. It is demeaning not only to women, but also to all men who respect the women and girls in their lives. I'm sure AG has a great many women readers, and there are many women in the Community too, and I can imagine how some of them must feel about this kind of advertising. As a former marketing executive for the country's largest pantyhose brand, I know a lot about marketing to women. The recent Levy's ads use the same idea as the UltraSound and are almost as demeaning although without the use of what amounts to soft porn. I just think this sort of thing has no place in what is otherwise an environment characterized by high and upstanding quality. Thanks for considering these thoughts.
Walt
At 5:08pm on December 28, 2009, tim mc nulty said…
Hi Dan just got my AG magazine and WOW what a hit!! great stuff my vocal cords are still harting from singing so long Very nice !!! ONE BIG THUMBS UP!!!
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.
 
 

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