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Jon Lloyd commented on James Sennett's group Martin Owners

"Welcome James, I have a 1996 16 series cutaway that I bought new. I have had zero problems and it is by far my favorite guitar. Happy Playing!"

16 hours ago

Jon Lloyd replied to Bob Edwards's discussion Camp Guitar: Yamaha APX500 <vs.> Ovation Applause Baladeer (AE128) in the group Round Back Guitars

"Bob- I Lied....My Ibanez has a maple top. Jon"

Mar 12

Jon Lloyd replied to Bob Edwards's discussion Camp Guitar: Yamaha APX500 <vs.> Ovation Applause Baladeer (AE128) in the group Round Back Guitars

"Hey Bob- Pretty complex question. I am by no means an expert but I will throw in my 2 cents. I'm a Lake Rat and did my share of camping for a long time before I bought my little house on the lake. I play a lot out there now…"

Mar 12

Jon Lloyd replied to Antonio Cotichini's discussion About microphones in the group Singers

"I have a couple of SM-58's and I agree. They are a great mic. BUT...My favorite mic is the Electrovoice ND 767A. It's kinda like instruments sing through one and decide whats best for your style. For me, it's…"

Oct 3, 2012

Jon Lloyd commented on Wes Wilson's group Dallas/Ft. Worth Pickers

"Hey, South of Greenville here. Don't really fit in any other group...so here I am!"

Oct 3, 2012

Jon Lloyd replied to Jud Hair's discussion Martin Stratabond Neck Re-fin Job ... makes a huge difference! in the group Martin Owners

"Ok. Take out that line. Everything else stands. My point is that Martin should remain a high quality instrument with the best of woods and craftmanship. If you want something cheaper...buy a Yamah or a used Sigma until…"

Oct 3, 2012

Jon Lloyd updated their profile

Oct 1, 2012

Jon Lloyd joined Michael S. Jackson's group

Singers

The lonliest place in the world is on the edge of a spotlight. But when that light is in your face will your singing meet expectations? For all genres. For beginners, pros, wanna-bes - all - to share advice, techniques, fears, equipment, experiences.

Oct 1, 2012

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Jon Lloyd joined Wes Wilson's group

Dallas/Ft. Worth Pickers

A place for D/FW area pickers to get together and chat.

Oct 1, 2012

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Jon Lloyd joined Edward Sparks's group

Capo Users Group

If you use a capo...for anything...then you belong here!

Oct 1, 2012

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Jon Lloyd joined Trawler's group

Round Back Guitars

A Group for Fans of Ovation & Adamas Round Back Acoustic GuitarsSee More

Oct 1, 2012

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Jon Lloyd replied to Jud Hair's discussion Martin Stratabond Neck Re-fin Job ... makes a huge difference! in the group Martin Owners

"Remember the Cadillac Cimmaron? It was a chevrolet with leather interior... Everyone knew what it was. I have been playing for about 30 years now. I'm not wealthy but I remember saving for 3 years to buy my first Martin…"

Oct 1, 2012

Jon Lloyd replied to Jonathan Cooney's discussion Restringing Problems

"Where is the string breaking? Thats usually a good place to start. If it's at the tuning peg...that could very well be your problem. Close to the nut....at the saddle? Thats where I would start. Remember that they…"

Sep 6, 2012

Jon Lloyd replied to Gary Dupuis's discussion What was your first acoustic guitar??

"My first guitar was a Yamaha. Don't remember the model number but my mother bought it for me in 1979. I had a pickup installed about 3 years later when my mom bought me a peavey bandit for my birthday. I kept the guitar and…"

Aug 1, 2012

Jon Lloyd replied to AJ Ouellette's discussion teaching young children guitar

"The best advice that I can give you is this. Find songs that the kids are interested in. Teach them to chord and play songs immediately so they do not get bored. Pick music that they like....not music that you like. Trying to…"

Jul 9, 2012

Jon Lloyd replied to Jud Hair's discussion "Jamming"

"I'm sorry, don't mean to be funny, but I can just see the expression on my wife's face if I said..."Honey, I'm going out for a while, gonna meet up with a guy I met on craigslist!""

Jun 13, 2012

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