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Mandolin Players
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Coffee House Players
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Gospel Guitar
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12-String Guitar
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John Bjorkman's Discussions
Best Impromptu Guitar Experiences?
Replied Sep. 19, 2009
Best Impromptu Guitar Experiences?
Replied Sep. 10, 2009
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Brent,
I found it on YouTube, and had to say thanks for introducing me to Fred Eaglesmith and Crowds. Fred's story and mine definitely have a similar emotional root. I'm working on a new song to tell my tale, but right now it's hard enough to sing…
The good thing about heavier gauge strings is that they're better at both tone and volume production. If your instrument can take the extra strain, it's just your hands that will have to adjust. I've spoken with guys from Martin, Taylor, Guild and a…
Exactly so - the funerals I've played for my own family were tough, but meaningful. Through church, I've often been called upon as well. One that was particularly tough was for a family losing their high schooler. The place was packed with friends a…
Jason,
As you say, music is often a great bridge in human relations. Over the years I've seen that happen many times.
A couple of my earliest guitar memories involve my old buddy, Jim Arachtingi (you out there, Jim? we've lost touch...). Back in a…
Regarding the typical noise problem in a music store: it's always nice when I find an acoustics-only store. Years ago I was in such a store. They had a small sound-proof room set aside for folks to try out various amps. They also had several small,…
Hi Stefan,
I've been using JP strings on my Martin D-35 (phosphor-bronze light or medium-light) and Taylor 555 (p-b light) for the past 7 years or so. I also flatpick, but often do fingerstyle as well. The main reasons I switched to JP and stuck wi…
Profile Information
- Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
- Gigging or professional musician, Amateur or recreational musician, Music teacher
- 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, Mandolin, Banjo
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- Martin D-35, Taylor 555, Framus Banjo, tenor recorder, autoharp, trombone, kalimba, chene drum, bodhran - ah, all sorts of stuff...
- What type of music do you like to play?
- mostly folk, but a little of everything
- Do you subscribe to or regularly read Acoustic Guitar?
- I purchase copies at newsstands/bookstores
"You don't play a 12-string for versatility. You play it because it's a choir of angels in a convenient guitar shape."
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 11:29am on October 7, 2009,
Paul Stoddard said…
- Hi John
I have lived in Ontario all of my life. My family is from Nova Scotia on Canada's east coast, however, My Grandfather was one of 25 children, and many of them and their children moved to the US, so maybe you know one of my realatives. My father had hundreds of cousins, most of whom he had lost track of, and I have never met.
Paul
- At 6:36am on February 1, 2009,
Kragenbrink Guitars said… - Welcome John!
Good to see you here!
Lance
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