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show your guitars off here

Greetings Ed...we pickers are really proud of our instruments, might as share a few of mine. 2004 Alvarez/Yari DYM95V slope shouldered Dread, 12 fret, Slot head in Rosewood and Spruce 1962 Martin D28…

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Talk to me like I'm five

Brent here are a few things you can try: 1. to eliminate the problem if it originates with your Taylor, by pass all other gear, plug directily into the P.A. if possible. set your expression contols t…

Replied Dec. 31, 2009

Talk to me like I'm five

Hi Brent, I assume your Taylor sounds fine played acousticaly...and is it equipped with the Taylor Expression system? You've got a lot of gear in the chain, and not knowing what you expect from it ma…

Replied Dec. 31, 2009

Bridge pins.

Hi Dave, All of my guitars have bone nuts/saddles/bridge pins. I've tried everything except the new Titanium pins..I've used hard woods, brass, aluminum, you name it, I've tried it. the closest pin t…

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Greetings Ed...we pickers are really proud of our instruments, might as share a few of mine. 2004 Alvarez/Yari DYM95V slope shouldered Dread, 12 fret, Slot head in Rosewood and Spruce 1962 Martin D28 Brizillian Rosewood, Sitka Spruce, custom abalone…
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Brent here are a few things you can try: 1. to eliminate the problem if it originates with your Taylor, by pass all other gear, plug directily into the P.A. if possible. set your expression contols to a "flat" setting. the electronics in you guitar…
December 30, 2009
Hi Brent, I assume your Taylor sounds fine played acousticaly...and is it equipped with the Taylor Expression system? You've got a lot of gear in the chain, and not knowing what you expect from it makes answering your questions a bit more difficult.…
December 30, 2009
Hi Dave, All of my guitars have bone nuts/saddles/bridge pins. I've tried everything except the new Titanium pins..I've used hard woods, brass, aluminum, you name it, I've tried it. the closest pin to bone is probably tousq (sp?). I used the tousq p…
December 30, 2009
Hi Bruce...I have a 1962 Martin D28 with the original nitrocellulouos finish. I bought the guitar new, and have cared for it like a baby. I use 100% cotton wipes to clean my guitar...and a lemon oil based polish to keep it shiny and nourshish the wo…
December 30, 2009
I'm Sorry to hear this news. Steeleye Span was one of my favorite bands, condolences to Tim's Family and friends.
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At 12:20pm on January 2, 2010, tim mc nulty said…
Hi Jim, is it cold where you are? its warmed up to 34 here.
At 7:15am on December 30, 2009, Fence said…
Hey Jim, I am glad you liked the Desperado Video...I aspire to that level of play...I will play that just the way he did at my 60th birthday...I am putting a band together for the big day...Still got 7years 1 month 6 days 22hours and 32 seconds, but I am not counting..Take care Greg
At 1:26pm on December 29, 2009, tim mc nulty said…
Thanks Jim for commenting on my blog. Its nice to know that there are people who have been there too.
At 8:17am on December 29, 2009, Michael S said…
Stopping by to show some love!!!

Much love,
Michael
At 6:41pm on December 27, 2009, wayan tuges said…
Thanks for add Jim. happy new year and all the best
At 11:28am on December 27, 2009, Michael S said…
Thank you for the tip! Very much appreciated sir! :-) You have a great dinner and I look forward speaking to you soon!

Much love,
Michael
At 11:09am on December 27, 2009, Michael S said…
Yes sir, great to see you. Yea got a little blister on my 1st finger, but im still going strong. Im daunted, but alive and lovin the sound. Hows your morning?

Much love,
Michael
At 10:56am on December 27, 2009, Michael S said…
Good morning my good man!
At 8:09pm on December 26, 2009, Michael S said…
I sure will, Thanks! :) Yes, I am self teaching as I think it's the best way to learn. I have to say, 50 years of playing and self teaching is something to be really proud of. I hope to play just as well!! Thank you so much for the warm welcome!!

Much love,
Michael
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At 7:38pm on December 26, 2009, Michael S said…
Thank you for your help, Jim! Glad to see there are fellow musicians and artists that want to help out! :)

Much love,
Michael

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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?
More than 30 years
Which of these instruments do you own or play?
Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar, Nylon-string guitar, Mandolin, Banjo
The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
'62 Martin D28
Alvarez Yari DYM95V
Martin SWOMGT
Kentucky Mandolin
Takamine Classical - 1935 Vega Tenor Banjo-Blueberry Parlor Guitar
What type of music do you like to play?
Bluegrass - Country - Folk - Jazz - Blues
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