"Well let me qualify this bay saying I am not a terribly skilled guitarist, Nor do I perform or gig. But I do own a few Alvarez acoustic electric guitars. I have two regent dreadanughts with the system 200T preamp. …"
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Rev. Matt Fontana
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Rev. Matt Fontana's Groups
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Round Back Guitars
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Alvarez Guitars
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Fender the Forgotten Aco…
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Epiphone Owners Group
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Capo Users Group
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Mark replied to Rev. Matt Fontana's discussion Electronics in Alvarez Acoustic Electrics in the group Alvarez Guitars
Don Bartenstein replied to Rev. Matt Fontana's discussion Electronics in Alvarez Acoustic Electrics in the group Alvarez Guitars"Ala, my '76 5022 didn't come with Alvarez electronics, but I am quite happy with the LR Baggs I-Beam that I installed....."
Rev. Matt Fontana added a discussion to the group Alvarez Guitars
Electronics in Alvarez Acoustic Electrics
Good morning, everyone. I'm thinking about getting an Alvarez Baritone and I notice they now offer a model with pickups. Who else has an Alvarez acoustic electric and how are the electronics?See More
Rev. Matt Fontana replied to Gary Dupuis's discussion What was your first acoustic guitar??"Ok a guitar update: I sold my Ovation to my brother (well actually to my younger nephew) and I'm still thinking of another jumbo or an Alvarez Baritone."
Rev. Matt Fontana commented on David Susman's group Alvarez Guitars"Has anyone ever checked out the Baritone that's currenty on sale?"
Mike Duncan left a comment for Rev. Matt Fontana"I play at the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, AR. We play mostly hymns and usually a couple of P & W songs. I love the Lord and also my church. I still play acoustic coffee house gigs and love it. I'm…"
Rev. Matt Fontana commented on Michael D Krampitz's group All Jumbo Guitar's"My Epiphone AJ-100 with an L.R. Baggs Active Undersaddle pickup (forget the actual name of the product but it's powerful)."
Rev. Matt Fontana commented on Trawler's group Round Back Guitars"Hi everyone. I'm Rev. Matt, new to the group but a three-year owner of an Ovation Celebrity CC44, shown below."
Rev. Matt Fontana commented on David Susman's group Alvarez Guitars"My Alvarez RD20u, "Al", pre-owned (official drop-D guitar which projects just as much sound as my Epiphone AJ-100)"
Rev. Matt Fontana replied to David Susman's discussion Did you play today? in the group Alvarez Guitars"I played but it was on bass and only at church."
Rev. Matt Fontana commented on Zach Stevenson's group Fender the Forgotten Acoustics"As mentioned before, I rock with an Epiphone AJ-100 and with, this, my Fender CD-110 for Drop-D tuning."
Profile Information
- Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
- Gigging or professional musician, Amateur or recreational musician, Guitar student
- How many years have you been playing guitar?
- 2-5 years
- Which of these instruments do you own or play?
- Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar, Bass guitar
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- A black Ovation Celebrity CC44 with electronics; an Alvarez Regent RD20U; Epiphone AJ-100 with an L.R. Baggs undersaddle installed after purchasing; a Fender CD-110 with electronics and a Dean Edge 6-string bass. The Cresent found a new home, guys; and the Jasmine NEX Medium Jumbo Cutaway has been donated to a local church.
- What type of music do you like to play?
- Contemporary Praise and Worship; Urban Gospel Praise (adapting contemp p&w songs and adapting guitar into gospel praise and worship); play gospel music/gospel praise on drums and keys/jazz organ/congas; contemp worship on guitar.
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Sometimes all ya gotta do is sliiiiiiiiiiiide!
Hey this is Rev. Matt. Okay all, at one time earlier we have struggled to figure out that one chord and then later on end up kicking ourselves in the butt when we realize...that's all it is! A prime example of this (which was also the same way I found out about this) was when I just happened to figure out to play a B-suspended chord and then slide down toward the headstock on the fretboard. Well anyway not only can i apply that to Open the Eyes of My Heart, I can also…
ContinuePosted on May 26, 2010 at 5:07pm
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 8:35am on June 22, 2012, Mike Duncan said…
I play at the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, AR. We play mostly hymns and usually a couple of P & W songs. I love the Lord and also my church. I still play acoustic coffee house gigs and love it. I'm probably one of the few people on here who actually LOVES roundback Ovations. I own 3 as of today. I've had a Custom Legend 2079 AX on order since Feb. 22. These guitars are really in demand. They are also super-nice. They have the contour back that is made to fit your stomach. They've taken out the round part and put in an indentation that makes it very comfortable to play.
- At 8:49pm on February 25, 2010,
Joella Carr said… - Hi Matthew:
This website
http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/features/shapes/
will give you ALL the shapes and Info on which model is which and what different sound is put out by each "shape" . My 615-ce is called the "guitar cannon" because the the sound booms out of it... because of its wood types and shape.. I have never played a more wonderful guitar than a Taylor. I looked at Gibson, Larivee .... many they have a Guitar Center. Ended up buying in a BEST BUY store with musical instruments. God lead me there... I was heading to Guitar center, and did not know BB had a music instrument shop. Got a good price and 18 months to pay it off too! I can't wait till Saturday and I get to provide the Joyful Noise for our Emmaus group. Peace and Grace. Jo.
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