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M. Schaefer
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  • Indianapolis, IN
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Guitars of the singer/song writers

Didn't Andy get a signature model a few years back? I remember thinking it was a bit odd. Not because he's a bad player, but because I couldn't see him moving a lot of product for the Martin corporat…

Tagged: yairi, dreadnought, alvarez, played, harry

Replied Nov. 19, 2009

How many songs at once?

Usually 2-3. I tend to treat songs in instruction books like a puzzle. I consider a song "learned" when I can play it from cold memory-- just pick up a guitar and play it through. So, it's a song I'm…

Replied Nov. 14, 2009

caring for my old mahogany martin

I was going to caution you about Lemon Oil, I don't think it exists anymore. 99% of all of the "_____ oil" products luthiers talk about are nigh impossible to find. Now you find a bunch of scented mi…

Replied Nov. 1, 2009

John Fahey & tone
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This last year I've really gotten into John Fahey's music, and have picked up many of his albums. I'm sure there are plenty of fans on this website, so I was hoping somebody could shed some light on…

Started this discussion. Last reply by Undefined People Dec. 2, 2009.

 

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Norman LeDonne replied to M. Schaefer's discussion 'Picks, fingers, or nails?' in the group Fingerstyle players
I keep my left hand nails short. My own nails broke frequently which caused me no end of frustration; and the nail on my right hand index finger is deformed making it very difficult to play. I started off with picks, and tried the Alaska picks and o…
yesterday
M. Schaefer replied to Downtown Freddy Brown's discussion 'Tunings' in the group Real (5 string) banjo players
I like "G" and "Double C."
on Tuesday
Rob Machado replied to M. Schaefer's discussion 'Picks, fingers, or nails?' in the group Fingerstyle players
Bare fingers/natural fingernails only, and I am a fingerstyle player. My left hand regimen for my left hand is the same as Jim's, and my right hand emulate's Jim's procedure up until the thumbpick. I have string nails, and my right (picking) thumbn…
on Sunday
M. Schaefer commented on VooDoo's group 'Midwest Acoustic Pickers'
Former StL (well, metro-east) right here.
December 8, 2009
Undefined People replied to M. Schaefer's discussion 'John Fahey & tone'
I'm not about the extent of your knowledge of John Fahey, but this wikipedia article does a nice summary: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Fahey_%28musician%29 Also, there is an official John Fahey site that has quite a bit for the guitar player.…
December 2, 2009
M. Schaefer replied to Bob Quinn's discussion 'Recoding King Guitars' in the group Fingerstyle players
There was a discussion about these over in the Gear forum. Apparently there are some consistency issues, but the good ones are amazing for the price range.
December 2, 2009
Peter Boyle replied to M. Schaefer's discussion 'Picks, fingers, or nails?' in the group Fingerstyle players
It really depends on what music I'm playing. I use bare fingers mostly and sometimes finger picks.
November 28, 2009
Luis Motta da Silva replied to M. Schaefer's discussion 'Picks, fingers, or nails?' in the group Fingerstyle players
Well, after trying nail hardeners, nail varnish, artificial nails, & so on, I decided to try Loctite's Superglue. It's the perfect thing. Just a thin layer, and let dry. When it's hard, another layer. I usually put three layers. Afer it is dry and h…
November 25, 2009
Bob Quinn replied to M. Schaefer's discussion 'Picks, fingers, or nails?' in the group Fingerstyle players
I'll throw my 2 cents in here. I played for years with my natural nails and just suffered along when they broke. About a year ago I switched to acrylic nails on my right hand. It's a bit of a fuss, maintenance and all, but I love the volume and powe…
November 23, 2009
Richard Dyer replied to M. Schaefer's discussion 'Picks, fingers, or nails?' in the group Fingerstyle players
I have never found a thumb or finger picks that I liked for guitar. I do use a flat pick for "bluegrass" music and some other styles, but play with my fingers about 70% of the time. I like your comments on the techniques for "strengthening" the nail…
November 23, 2009
Ben Robertaccio replied to M. Schaefer's discussion 'Picks, fingers, or nails?' in the group Fingerstyle players
I had acrylics before. I loved the sound but hated the look and the maintenance. The acrylic really weakened my nails until they became like paper, as well. I now play with fingers and nails slightly longer than my flesh and use a pick sometimes. I…
November 22, 2009
Chuck Cheesman replied to M. Schaefer's discussion 'Picks, fingers, or nails?' in the group Fingerstyle players
All of the above. I use acrylic nails on I, M, and A and a natural thumb nail. Also, I will play with a flatpick and fingers. For whatever reason, my thumb nail is strong enough for steel strings. I use bluegrass guage strings to give my playing a…
November 22, 2009
Nadine replied to M. Schaefer's discussion 'Picks, fingers, or nails?' in the group Fingerstyle players
Finally had a big chat with my guitar teacher about this subject - I was trying to force myself to use a flatpick to learn a new piece... just wasn't working. For me, when there is any kind of pick involved, it feels like there is something in betwe…
November 22, 2009
Bob Quinn replied to M. Schaefer's discussion 'Question for the Chet Channelers.' in the group Fingerstyle players
Hi M. I confess I'm a Chet Channeler. For me however I'm not into learning every single note that Chet put forward, rather I'm about getting the feel of the style and making of it what I will. That said... I learned Travis picking by learning one s…
November 22, 2009
M. Schaefer added a discussion to the group Fingerstyle players
Question for the Chet Channelers.
I've started working my way through the Mel Bay Complete Play Guitar Exactly as Well as Chet Atkins method book, and one point hasn't quite sunk in yet. I'm supposed to switch between using my index and middle fingers on the melody strings. In the é…
November 21, 2009
M. Schaefer commented on Downtown Freddy Brown's group 'Real (5 string) banjo players'
I have seen banjos with two drone strings, or five playing strings and a drone string. To me, the drone is a big part of what makes it a "real" banjo. It's also the reason guitar/banjos don't "sound right." The open tunings help as well, basically i…
November 20, 2009

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?
2-5 years, 5-7 years
Which of these instruments do you own or play?
Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Banjo, Bass guitar, Ukulele
The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
Guild M-20 Acoustic
Fender (parts) Telecaster
Roland VG-4 amplifier

Gold Tone Banjo
Santa Rosa Ukelele

Ibanez something bass
SWR SM-400 amplifier
Hartke 4X10 cabinet
What type of music do you like to play?
These days it's all acoustic fingerstyle from a Chet Atkins book.
Do you subscribe to or regularly read Acoustic Guitar?
I purchase copies at newsstands/bookstores

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At 7:01am on October 6, 2009, Walt Pilcher said…
M,
Welcome to the Acoustic Newb group. There's no deep end here, so jump into the pool wherever you like!
Walt
 
 

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