"This looks like the place to be. I grew up listenng to Bob Dylan, Phil Oaks, The Chad Mitchel Trio and a bunch of other names I've read hear. Great to know there's more than just me that appreciate their…"
Welcome to the Acoustic Guitar Community.
-
Steve Widmeyer
- Male
- United States
- Blog Posts
- Discussions (2)
- Events
- Groups (14)
- Photos (4)
- Photo Albums
- Videos
Steve Widmeyer's Groups
-
Small Body Guitars
85 members
-
Capo Users Group
144 members
-
Survivors of the 60's
40 members
-
Flatpickers
297 members
-
Old Folkies
56 members
Steve Widmeyer's Page
Latest Activity
Old Folkies
For those who got their start in the '50s and '60s and continue to embrace folk music today.
Bob Edwards joined Steve Widmeyer's groupOld Folkies
For those who got their start in the '50s and '60s and continue to embrace folk music today.
mohd Alsadi joined Steve Widmeyer's groupOld Folkies
For those who got their start in the '50s and '60s and continue to embrace folk music today.
Michael Recchione joined Steve Widmeyer's groupOld Folkies
For those who got their start in the '50s and '60s and continue to embrace folk music today.
Central Valley Musician joined Steve Widmeyer's groupOld Folkies
For those who got their start in the '50s and '60s and continue to embrace folk music today.
Jim Yates commented on Steve Widmeyer's group Old Folkies"Thanks for that info Luis. I'd assumed that the "bridge" was just a stop tailpiece and the actual bridge was the moveable one. In fact, I had measured the distance from the twelfth fret to the nut and bridge. Great…"
Luis Motta da Silva commented on Steve Widmeyer's group Old Folkies"Sorry, for some reason I could'n paste the complete link for the Viola da Terra photo, so, here is the photo:"
Luis Motta da Silva commented on Steve Widmeyer's group Old Folkies"Hi!
I can't tell what is the brand of the guitar, but maybe - JUST MAYBE - I have a valid explanation for that "bar" in front of the bridge. That bar could be the REAL bridge. I'm not 100% sure, but, consider this:
If you make a…"
Edward Sparks commented on Steve Widmeyer's group Old Folkies"Not me...It is interesting though, a very "Ovation-like" headstock and what is that "bar" in front of the bridge???"
Jim Yates commented on Steve Widmeyer's group Old Folkies"Can anyone identify the guitar that John Herald is playing in this photo (from the cover of Dian & The Greenbriar Boys)
"
Mark Benge joined Steve Widmeyer's groupOld Folkies
For those who got their start in the '50s and '60s and continue to embrace folk music today.
Stepan Chornov joined Steve Widmeyer's groupOld Folkies
For those who got their start in the '50s and '60s and continue to embrace folk music today.
rayinstirling joined Steve Widmeyer's groupOld Folkies
For those who got their start in the '50s and '60s and continue to embrace folk music today.
Lon Milo DuQuette commented on Steve Widmeyer's group Old Folkies"64 year old folksinger/songwriter commits YouTube :-)
http://youtu.be/9nH5BcwLIkk"
CaliGull joined Steve Widmeyer's groupOld Folkies
For those who got their start in the '50s and '60s and continue to embrace folk music today.
Profile Information
- Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
- Gigging or professional musician, Amateur or recreational musician
- 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, Nylon-string guitar, Bass guitar
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- Martin J40
Martin SP00-16RST
Petros Nylon Crossover
Serrell small jumbo
Composite Acoustics "OX"
- What is your website address?
- http://www.widmusic.net
- What type of music do you like to play?
- I play to accompany my singing; I play/sing any song that fits my voice and can be done as a solo effort: standards, blues, folk, country, jazz, flatpicked or fingerstyle.
- Do you subscribe to or regularly read Acoustic Guitar?
- I subscribe
Web Site
Steve Widmeyer's Photos
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 1:22am on March 4, 2011, Albert E. C. Hemmings said…
Steve,
Considering the repetoire, I'd love to be able to cover, I think I've got a "lifetime of learning" to do.
I remember a "tutor" once saying, " learning should be a lifetime situation". Sounds familiar to me.
Best wishes,
Albert.
- At 6:59am on February 21, 2011, Albert E. C. Hemmings said…
Hello Steve.
Whilst perusing the site came acros the "Old Folkies" and your site.
I'm one of those many 60's teenagers - I beleve a group called The Beatles had "some impact" on the music scene then!!??. I, personally had a preference for a group called The Shadows (British Group). Take a listen to their renditions of Five Hundred Miles, A Little Bitty Tear, Let it be me, San Francisco etc. However, I had heard of and listened to various other artists also, namely The Sprigfields - Island of Dreams etc., The Seekers - The Carnival is Over etc., Donovan - Colours etc. Bob Dylan - The Times They are a Changing etc., Simon and Garfunkel - I am a rock etc. and so on.
Took up "learning the guitar" late sixties. Still "working at it".
Best wishes,
Albert (E. C. Hemmings).
- At 5:36am on June 1, 2010, DBrock said…
- I hope I can say I am still playing at 66 and the only problem is that I can not cleanly bar the F chord. Keep strumming and playing.
- At 12:09pm on October 5, 2009,
Charles said… - The last time I asked a dealer this question, I was told that the backpacker and the LX models (HPL and matte finished spruce tops) were made in Mexico. These all have labels saying so.
I also heard a rumor that all CFM's with "Stratabond" necks were made in Mexico. These are the laminated wood necks like those used on the LX models. However, during my last trip to the CFM factory I witnessed many stratabond necks in the production line. I beleive the new D-1 is made in Nazareth and does have a Stratabond neck.
I believe none of the CFM guitars using glossy finished wood tops are made in Mexico.
So.....if you have a stratabond neck and a matte finished spruce top or HPL top....it's probably Mexican. However, I believe they also all indicate "Made in Mexico" accordingly.
CFMartin IV indicated at the last Owner's Group meeting, that they have not perfected the fine wood finishing at the Mexican factory "yet". They are probably working on it.
Check Out the Latest in Acoustic Guitar
Featured Title
Free e-newsletter!
Sign up for Acoustic Guitar Weekly—the weekly e-mail newsletter that delivers coverage of players and gear, lessons and technique tips, and advice about performing and recording. Get it now!
Badge
FOLLOW US!
Be alerted to the latest articles on AcousticGuitar.com, including lessons, CD, guitar, and gear reviews, how-to tips, and player profiles.
© 2013 Created by Acoustic Guitar.
