"Smith & Young Spider Cone
Has anyone tried or do you have a newer Smith and Young Spider Cone? Reviews?"
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David Shade
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Performance Anxiety
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Dane Whitley Aug 21, 2012.
Welcome, David Shade!
Profile Information
- 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?
- More than 30 years
- Which of these instruments do you own or play?
- Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar, Nylon-string guitar, Electric guitar
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- Taylor GC5, Taylor 514ce, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Fender Strat, Ruben Flores classical
- What type of music do you like to play?
- fingerstyle, rock, blues
- Do you subscribe to or regularly read Acoustic Guitar?
- I purchase copies at newsstands/bookstores
David Shade's Videos
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Bob Edwards joined David Shade's group
Oldies, But Goodies
This is a place for those of us who have been playing for 30 plus years to discuss our unique perspectives, experiences and concerns.
chris acevedo joined David Shade's group
Resonator Players
A place for discussion and questions for all things resonator - square neck, round neck, blues, bluegrass, gear, etc.
Bill Wagner joined David Shade's groupOldies, But Goodies
This is a place for those of us who have been playing for 30 plus years to discuss our unique perspectives, experiences and concerns.
Mike Nepper replied to David Shade's discussion Why do you still play? in the group Oldies, But Goodies"My genesis with nut width and string spacing has gone the other way round. Up until about 2006, I thought playing fingerstyle on a standard scale length neck with a 1 3/4" nut was ok. After playing many, many other guitars I find a slightly…"
Dean MacKinnon replied to David Shade's discussion Why do you still play? in the group Oldies, But Goodies"my wife says if I bring one in I have to take one out I need new hiding spots lol
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Jud Hair replied to David Shade's discussion Why do you still play? in the group Oldies, But Goodies"Not to butt in to the conversation, but BTO LKSM = a Taylor-ism for "Build toOorder" Leo Kottke Signature Model 12-string"
David Shade replied to David Shade's discussion Why do you still play? in the group Oldies, But Goodies"Man don't you love it when you find a guitar that fits ya. I just picked up a Martin 00-15 and feel right at home. I'm a fingerpicker. I think I have gotten over this idea you need a wider neck if you fingerpick. I…"
Dean MacKinnon replied to David Shade's discussion Why do you still play? in the group Oldies, But Goodies"I grew up with my dad playing guitar on radio in Brantford Ontario. I remember him going every Friday night to play and Saturday at local bars' . I started playing when I was 12 along with my brother. I have collected 6 guitars over the years…"
Central Valley Musician joined David Shade's groupOldies, But Goodies
This is a place for those of us who have been playing for 30 plus years to discuss our unique perspectives, experiences and concerns.
Kjell Arnesen joined David Shade's groupOldies, But Goodies
This is a place for those of us who have been playing for 30 plus years to discuss our unique perspectives, experiences and concerns.
grant berry joined David Shade's groupResonator Players
A place for discussion and questions for all things resonator - square neck, round neck, blues, bluegrass, gear, etc.
kevin joined David Shade's groupOldies, But Goodies
This is a place for those of us who have been playing for 30 plus years to discuss our unique perspectives, experiences and concerns.
M. Steven Smith joined David Shade's groupOldies, But Goodies
This is a place for those of us who have been playing for 30 plus years to discuss our unique perspectives, experiences and concerns.
Dane Whitley replied to David Shade's discussion Performance Anxiety"I recently read Seth Godin talk about fear and anxiety.
Unlike most of our other emotions, of which we experience greatly varying degrees, fear and anxiety seem to only have two settings, low and high.
In my case, prior to a performance,…"
David Shade's Blog
2011 National Thumbpicking Champion Crowned
I made my annual trek to the National Thumbpicking Championship on May 13 & 14, 2011 at the Ozark Folk Center’s Tribute to Merle Travis Festival in Mountain View, AR. The approximately 2300 resident town of Mountain View sits atop an Ozark mountain and hosts musicians from all over the area who…
ContinuePosted on May 14, 2011 at 9:11pm — 2 Comments
Story To Aid Your Harmony Theory
The following is a story sent to me (and probably some of you) in the Jazz Guitar Gazette by Dirk. I thought it was pretty cool and may help some learn something about harmony. I would encourage folks to subscribe to the Jazz Guitar Gazette. It is quite useful. Enjoy (and hope Dirk doesn't mind this post).
C, E-flat and G go into a bar. The bartender…
Continue Posted on February 11, 2010 at 5:18pm
Comment Wall (23 comments)
- At 5:27am on December 31, 2011, Uli Heim said…
Thanks for commenting, David!
all the best for 2012
Uli
- At 6:02pm on January 17, 2011,
Edward Sparks said… Hey David,
I see you have a Les Paul Studio...I have an old relic of a Les Paul...a 1976 Signature...a real "dawg" in the Les Paul world, but I like it! Semi hollow gold top with low Z pickups and a built in phase switch...Edward
- At 11:06pm on June 15, 2010,
Tony Burt said… - Hiya David ,, thanks for the feedback,, yea somewhat hooked on the resonator at the moment,
cheers
Tony
- At 7:04am on April 7, 2010, Tony Burt said…
- A bolo tie, a Stetson and gold tipped cowboy boots. ,, hmmm got me thinking about the next video :--))) cheers David
- At 5:01pm on February 24, 2010,
Steve Davison said…
- Thanks David, good to hear from you and I am glad to be a part of the community. Hope to see you again somewhere soon.
- At 6:48pm on October 20, 2009,
Peter Janson said… - Ditto what Ken said...
- At 5:29pm on October 20, 2009,
Ken Bonfield said… - Thanks for writing David. Make sure to introduce yourself. We'd love to meet you.
It'll be great to get back to That Book Store: it's been too long.
And please bring friends. It's always fun to play for folks who get it.
Til November, kb
- At 4:40pm on September 10, 2009,
Larry Barnes said… - David, I just noticed you are from Jonesboro AR. My children were born in either Fort Smith or Little Rock. Kate's mother, Shelley, graduated from UA-Fayettville back in May 2007. Her husband just finished up his graduate work at UA-Fay. Lived in Little Rock for 7 years and Fort Smith for 1.
- At 4:29pm on September 10, 2009, Larry Barnes said…
- David, thank you for your comment. You are absolutely right...little ones are powerful motivators! This was written for my baby girl's baby girl.
- At 11:41am on September 7, 2009,
Robert Len Stallard said… - David, thanks for your comment on my video.
God bless,
- Robert
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