" It lifted my spirits to see this sustained levity here. Thanks and blessings to you all."
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Ken Bellingham
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Protest Music Revisited
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Veterans
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Lyrics Analyses - What d…
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DADGAD
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12-String Guitar
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Ken Bellingham replied to Michael S. Jackson's discussion Need Help with Bridge Pins in the group Martin OwnersKen Bellingham replied to Diamond Dave's discussion Tortex vs. Gravity picks in the group Flatpickers" That is an interesting test. I probably don't have very discerning hearing, but I didn't notice a significant difference between the picks. I did hear a difference between the guitars with the Seagull sounding…"
Ken Bellingham replied to Mark Kennedy's discussion New to Fiddle Tunes in the group Flatpickers"Hi Mark,
Now that the holidays are past I was wondering if you were able to begin your study of fiddle tunes. Did you select one or more to begin with? How are you progressing? Have you encountered any particular…"
Ken Bellingham replied to Mark Eldridge's discussion Looking For A Budget 12-String in the group 12-String Guitar"John Mello of Kensington, CA, (http://www.johnfmello.com/about.html) is a luthier of long experience who really knows his craft. In addition to making his own highly prized instruments, he maintains an inventory of affordable production…"
Ken Bellingham commented on James Sennett's group Martin Owners"Hey Greg,
Thank you so much for those videos. Very cool, and that little travel guitar has surprisingly good tone, resonance and projection as Pat plays it up and down the neck."
Ken Bellingham commented on James Sennett's group Martin Owners"You do beautiful work, Greg. I'd love to hear how they sound. And what is the binding on the rosewood / spruce model?"
Ken Bellingham replied to Mark Kennedy's discussion New to Fiddle Tunes in the group Flatpickers"Hi Mark,
One consideration may be whether or not you are planning to participate in a jam circle. If not, you could probably start with any fairly straight-forward tune that is melodically pleasing to your ear. I think many…"
Ken Bellingham commented on James Sennett's group Martin Owners"Hey Mr. Royle,
Your indefatigable spirit is inspirational. Still contending against mountains - and winning."
Ken Bellingham commented on James Sennett's group Martin Owners"Hey Ralph,
Wine and guitars go well together, don't they? We are just a short drive away from the Napa, Sonoma and Livermore valleys. When you get out here to northern California, get in touch, and we can take our…"
Ken Bellingham replied to Dan Allison's discussion Martin Light-Medium Strings in the group Martin Owners" If you are playing solo or in duets / trios, I expect that tone-wise you will be completely satisfied with the light-mediums. If you were playing in larger ensembles with loud instruments like banjoes and fiddles, you might…"
Daniel David Trent replied to Ken Bellingham's discussion What was your introduction to bluegrass music, and what is your current involvement? in the group Bluegrass (Pickers)"Here's one worse. I was 15 (1995). My brother said he had a ticket for me to see the Grateful Dead and Chuck Berry at Portland Meadows (OR). I said they sucked and declined. How was I to know it would soon be all over for Garcia, and that I…"
Ken Bellingham commented on James Sennett's group Martin Owners" I want to add my condolences as well, Michael. At 18 years she certainly lived a full live, and I'm certain she received an abundance of love in that time. Your recent post is full of touching humanity, which is one of…"
Ken Bellingham left a comment for Dan Gabel, Editor & Group Publisher"Hello Dan,
We had a gentleman by the name of Jim Harper (he went by "Zhmmy Harper") as a member of our Martin Owners Group. He no longer shows up as a member of the Acoustic Guitar Community. Has he been dropped as…"
Ken Bellingham commented on James Sennett's group Martin Owners"Since the appearance of his appeal on this discussion board, I have been in personal contact with Zhmmy. He impresses me as a person of talent, intelligence and integrity who has been victimized by both malice and circumstance. Others…"
Ken Bellingham replied to Jud Hair's discussion An "inside look" at Martin HPL in the group Martin Owners" I apologize if I am being a bit of a contrarian, but from time to time I go in to play one of Martin's HPL models. I have been considering purchasing one. I think they deliver a pretty good facsimilie of the Martin…"
"Hey Ken...I've been a poor friend and not much activity has made it perfectly OK to just sit by myself. Reading your bio is much like reading my own. Started in late 1950's 'cuz a piano was too big to take on a date and a clarinet was…"
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?
- 20-30 years
- Which of these instruments do you own or play?
- Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- Martin D-35
Martin D-28-12
Froggy Bottom F-14
Evergreen Mountain Instruments (Jerry Nolte) custom auditorium 6-string
Martin America's Guitar Limited Edition 175th Anniversary
- What type of music do you like to play?
- Americana roots, country, folk, Celtic, bluegrass, folk rock
- Do you subscribe to or regularly read Acoustic Guitar?
- I subscribe
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Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 1:59pm on April 21, 2012,
Phil Manuel said…
Thanks for the kind words Ken. Keep in touch, I value my friendships too!
- At 12:48pm on September 28, 2011,
james said…
- thanks kenny. keep pickin .
- At 3:22pm on July 21, 2011,
PaDuff said… Hey Ken ,PaDuff is fine, 10 grankids in my tree so far.
PaDuff
- At 4:00pm on March 30, 2011,
Ken Brodie said… - Thanks Ken - We are indeed developing some rich dialogue. Appreciate your acceptance of friendship. Thanks for listening. I love songwriting and I love music passionately. The bonds of music fellowship throughout this community is just great. I look forward to our continued discussions.
- At 1:59pm on March 22, 2011,
James P. Royle said… - My wife would have something to say about that, psychotherapist that she is!LOL
- At 12:51pm on March 22, 2011, James P. Royle said…
- Even having one good one is such a beautiful thing!
- At 11:51am on March 22, 2011, James P. Royle said…
- Thank you sir, I don't have many! I would be honored to be your friend!
- At 9:21am on March 11, 2011,
Michael S. Jackson said… - You're right, of course! After I sent that I realized what I had written but I had already turned the computer off and thought no one reads my stuff anyway. I did not mean to write bpm (which would be rediculous). What I meant to write was NPM or Notes Per Minute. The time signature is no different, it's just that a fast banjo player can crowd a lot of notes into each beat! Thanks for catching it. I wasn't aware that I had made the same mistake twice... I'll correct it.
- At 1:34pm on February 28, 2011,
Shaun Porter said… - Thanks once again Ken for responding.It is appreciated.
- At 5:00am on January 23, 2011,
steven picheta said… Welcome to Bluegrass (Pickers).
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