tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971029303571873042024-03-13T07:00:20.473-07:00Bman's Guitar ReportUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-32574962184130059322012-06-29T16:20:00.000-07:002012-06-29T16:21:52.699-07:00Tech Talk - Petros Guitars - Grand Concert<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kBMSfYTgYTM/T-43wbp2XSI/AAAAAAAAKxk/jYA1qPOrVF8/s1600/sizeGC.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 187px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kBMSfYTgYTM/T-43wbp2XSI/AAAAAAAAKxk/jYA1qPOrVF8/s320/sizeGC.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5759602278649978146" border="0" /></a><br />Anyone looking for a guitar that will do both fingerstyle and flatpicking, and do it well? After numerous requests for just such an instrument Petros Guitars decided that after 30 years of perfecting just two models, perhaps there was a legitimate need for a third model.<br /><br />The Petros Grand Concert: A guitar that does it all... with a sensuous and riveting sound that will awe you in standard tuning and melt you in alternate tunings. Dimensionally between the FS and D, it is sensitive enough to use light gauge strings and sturdy enough for mediums.<br /><br />The GC body dimensions:<br />19 1/2" Long<br />15 1/2" Lower bout<br />9 5/8" Waist<br />11 3/8" Upper bout<br />4 1/2" at the deepest<br />25.5” scale<br /><b style="color: #cc0000;">If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band!</b><span style="color:#cc0000;"> </span>- <span style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bluesreport"> <b><span style="color:red;">”LIKE”</span></b></a></span><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XPNQHrwDCl4" allowfullscreen="" width="420" frameborder="0" height="315"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-36694274727515861472012-06-02T18:57:00.001-07:002012-06-02T18:57:53.102-07:00Tech Talk - Paul Daniel McGill MKS Custom<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7i0oNv_NJzQ/T8rD0x-3lDI/AAAAAAAAKD8/2MTuzn9LIF0/s1600/gill.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7i0oNv_NJzQ/T8rD0x-3lDI/AAAAAAAAKD8/2MTuzn9LIF0/s320/gill.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5749623185829499954" /></a><br />This wonderous beast was custom built by Paul McGill using scrumptious Cocobolo Rosewood and some 40 year old German Spruce that Paul found years ago. The Headplate, heelcap, backstrip and rosette feature rare burled Box Elder with superb figure and colors. The headstock and top are bordered with Abalone. The voice is all McGill, big, bold projection thanks to Paul's unique bracing that incorporates internal struts add strength and allow for lighter top bracing. The trebles just leap out of this guitar and the bass is resounding. This is a real room filler and it's rich and beauitiful across the spectrum. This is a very special custom McGill Guitar.<br /><br /> Measurements<br /> Body Size: Medium<br /> Scale: 25.25 in. (641 mm)<br /> Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. (44.45 mm)<br /> String Spacing: 2 1/4 in. (57.15 mm)<br /> Body Length: 19 3/8 in.<br /> Upper Bout: 11 3/8 in.<br /> Lower Bout: 15 1/8 in.<br /> Serial #: 7<br /> Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 5/8 in.<br /> Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 in.<br /> Frets to body: 12<br /> Woods & Trim<br /> Back/Sides: Cocobolo Rosewood<br /> Top Wood: Bearclaw German Spruce, 40 years old<br /> Fingerboard: Ebony<br /> Neck Wood: Mahogany<br /> Bridge: Ebony with Dual Saddles<br /> Rosette: Burled Box Elder and Abalone<br /> Binding: Koa<br /> Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony<br /> Headplate: Burled Box Elder<br /> Headstock Bindings: Koa<br /> Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo<br /> Top Trim: Abalone<br /> Back Strip: Burled Box Elder<br /> Fret Markers: None<br /> Tuners: Nickel open-backed Gotohs<br /> Tuner Finish: Nickel<br /><br /><br /><b style="color: #cc0000;">If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band!</b><span style="color:#cc0000;"> </span>- <span style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bluesreport"> <b><span style="color:red;">”LIKE”</span></b></a></span><br /><iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3tFLiP3vdLY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-18064346470693270512012-05-25T15:51:00.000-07:002012-05-25T15:52:31.160-07:00Tech Talk - Maingard Guitars, GC, Brazilian, Italian Spruce<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xb1WPLr-WYU/T8AMqopxNAI/AAAAAAAAJ3Q/M4lWp3sGSPg/s1600/mangard.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xb1WPLr-WYU/T8AMqopxNAI/AAAAAAAAJ3Q/M4lWp3sGSPg/s320/mangard.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5746607051131401218" /></a><br />Here is a Maingard GC featuring a premium set of Brazilian Rosewood and a Master Grade Italian Spruce Top. The quality of these woods really creates an amazing voice, and while all Maingard are strong and lively, this one really sings out. DUAL BEVELS and a venetian cutaway make it extra comfortable and the hint of blue in the rosette and purflings give it style. This is an exceptional Maingard with a superb voice that is fully speaking and ready to inspire.<br /> Measurements<br /> Body Size: Medium<br /> Scale: 25 2/5 in. (645.2 mm)<br /> Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. (44.5 mm)<br /> String Spacing: 2 1/4 in. (57.2 mm)<br /> Body Length: 20 1/8 in.<br /> Upper Bout: 11 1/4 in.<br /> Lower Bout: 15 3/4 in.<br /> Serial #: 260<br /> Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 1/4 in.<br /> Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 5/8 in.<br /> Frets to body: 14<br /><br /> Extras<br /> Cutaway: Venetian<br /> Pickguard: None<br /> Case: Hiscox<br /> Pickup: None<br /><br />Woods & Trim<br />Back/Sides: Premium Brazilian Rosewood<br />Top Wood: Master Grade Italian Spruce<br />Fingerboard: Ebony, bound with Ebony<br />Neck Wood: Mahogany<br />Bridge: Ebony<br />Rosette: Ndeble Triangle Design<br />Binding: Ebony, with Front and Back Bevels<br />Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony<br />Headplate: Brazilian<br />Headstock Bindings: Ebony<br />Headstock Inlay: M' Logo<br />Top Trim: Curly Maple<br />Back Strip: Curly Maple<br />Fret Markers: side markers only<br />Tuners: Gold Waverly With Snakewood Buttons<br />Tuner Finish: G<br /><b style="color: #cc0000;">If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band!</b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>- <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bluesreport"> <b><span style="color: red;">”LIKE”</span></b></a></span><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ye_ktr_XReM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-59695508874249573292012-05-13T17:47:00.000-07:002012-05-13T17:49:06.934-07:00Tech Talk - Lehmann Guitars - Cadenza Crossover Nylon String<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eK1dvdt5PJY/T7BWGjvphTI/AAAAAAAAJho/6_b1u6el1Lc/s1600/cadenza.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eK1dvdt5PJY/T7BWGjvphTI/AAAAAAAAJho/6_b1u6el1Lc/s320/cadenza.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5742184195571680562" /></a><br />Here we have a custom built crossover nylon string guitar that is perfectly suited for the modern nylon player. Built with 14 frets to the body and a cutaway Bernie Lehman left no fret unattainable. The concert size is extremely comfortable and there is a side soundport to insure the player gets to enjoy the clear, crisp voice. But there's more, the top is Adirondack Red Spruce for power and articulation and the rosette is hand carved in the spruce. This is a wonderful choice for Brazilian music, jazz, contemporary or classical<br />Measurements<br />Body Size: Medium<br />Scale: 25 3/5 mm (25.6 in.)<br />Nut Width: 1 7/8 mm (1.9 in)<br />String Spacing: 2 3/8 mm (2.4 in)<br />Body Length: 18 3/4 in.<br />Upper Bout: 11 1/4 in.<br />Lower Bout: 14 5/8 in.<br />Serial #: 367<br />Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 1/4 in.<br />Body Depth @Tail Block: 3 7<br /> Woods & Trim<br /> Back/Sides: Pao Ferro<br /> Top Wood: Adirondack Red Spruce<br /> Fingerboard: Ebony<br /> Neck Wood: Mahogany<br /> Bridge: Rosewood<br /> Rosette: Hand Carved<br /> Binding: Faux Tortoise<br /> Fingerboard Bindings: None<br /> Headplate: Pau Ferro<br /> Headstock Bindings: None<br /> Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo<br /> Top Trim: Violin Lines<br /> Back Strip: None<br /> Fret Markers: Dots along side of neck<br /> Tuners: Gotoh, Brass with Ivoroid Buttons<br /><br /><br /><b style="color: #cc0000;">If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band!</b><span style="color:#cc0000;"> </span>- <span style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bluesreport"> <b><span style="color:red;">”LIKE”</span></b></a></span><br /><iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z7DDQOXXXHo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-34555965790750659712012-04-27T16:50:00.000-07:002012-04-27T16:52:50.604-07:00Tech Talk - LaPlante Classical - Concert, Classical, Nylon String Classical Guitar<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3Gvgu9NWwiA/T5svsgm4YPI/AAAAAAAAJCU/ME3E00QLPBk/s1600/laplante.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 250px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3Gvgu9NWwiA/T5svsgm4YPI/AAAAAAAAJCU/ME3E00QLPBk/s320/laplante.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736230992100221170" /></a><br />David LaPlante is a well respected Luthier who is approaching his 100th instrument, a testament to his experience and love of the craft. LaPlante guitars are played by Muriel Anderson and other prominent concert artists. This particular LaPlante is a powerful guitar that will fill any hall. This is a great example of what aged and mature Spruce sounds like. Every note is articulate and bold with great expression and limitless power. The body is crafted from dark, rich Brazilian Rosewood for lush warmth as well. <br /> Measurements<br /> Body Size: Medium<br /> Scale: 660 mm (26 in.)<br /> Nut Width: 2 3/64 mm (2.05 in)<br /> String Spacing: 2 13/32 mm (2.4 in)<br /> Body Length: 19 3/8 in.<br /> Upper Bout: 11 3/8 in.<br /> Lower Bout: 14 3/8 in.<br /> Serial #: 35<br /> Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 3/4 in.<br /> Body Depth @Tail Block: 3 3/4 in.<br /> Frets to body: 12<br /> Woods & Trim<br /> Back/Sides: Brazilian Rosewood<br /> Top Wood: Spruce<br /> Fingerboard: Ebony<br /> Neck Wood: Mahogany, 1 Piece<br /> Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood, String Through<br /> Rosette: Mosaic<br /> Binding: Rosewood<br /> Fingerboard Bindings: None<br /> Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood<br /> Headstock Bindings: None<br /> Headstock Inlay: None<br /> Top Trim: Violin Lines<br /> Back Strip: Lines<br /> Fret Markers: None<br /> Tuners: Sloane<br /> Tuner Finish: Gold With Ebony Buttons<br /><br /><br />"I have developed my guitars after decades of building, utilizing time honored and traditional aesthetics joined with my own perception of optimal design and construction. My plantilla is based on an amalgam of Torres, Hauser and Romanillos as well as my own earlier designs. The #90 guitar is illustrative of this plantilla.<br /><br />I use a domed construction technique which was developed by Torres and further refined through the work of and taught to me by Jose Romanillos. This allows for a solid natural spruce top, very thin, light, flexible and extremely responsive. Bracing is all aged German spruce in a pattern based on traditional Torres design with the modern addition of a treble bar. The addition of a single angled cut off bar, my own innovation, enhances a bright loud treble response and eliminates the problem of boomy unfocused bass.<br /><br />Presently I’m using genuine German spruce for the top. This is a very special aged (30-40 years) material of which I have a limited supply. Backs and sides are Indian rosewood or Spanish cypress. Brazilian rosewood is also used on a limited basis. Necks are Spanish cedar with “V” joint headstock construction, a feature seen on only the finest guitars. The traditional bridge features the new 18 hole design. The highest quality tuning machines are fitted to all instruments and depending on price and aesthetic may vary. My typical favorites include Rodgers, Reischl and Sloane.<br /><br />All guitars feature hand made rosettes of my own traditionally inspired design and execution as well as marquetry purflings to match on the more elaborate examples. Each guitar is individually concepted and built to be an extremely responsive and unique musical companion for the discriminating player. "<br /><b style="color: #cc0000;">If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band!</b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>- <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bluesreport"> <b><span style="color: red;">”LIKE”</span></b></a></span><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/82A5rCfnCP4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-91675968759394013252012-04-21T13:46:00.002-07:002012-04-21T13:46:52.299-07:00Tech Talk - Lakewood M-54<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce Lakewood M-54 is a versatile OM guitar that is outfitted with a dual source B-Band pickup system. The 54 series is a top-of-the-line instrument from the Lakewood shop in Germany. The top on this one is exquisite, even grain and lovely red streaks. This guitar is bright and clear with abundant headroom. The neck is slender and fast with its satin feel.
Measurements
Body Size: Medium
Scale: 25 1/2 in. (647.7 mm)
Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. (44.5 mm)
String Spacing: 2 5/32 in. (54.8 mm)
Body Length: 19 3/4 in.
Upper Bout: 11 in.
Lower Bout: 15 1/2 in.
Serial #: 14855
Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 1/2 in.
Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 5/8 in.
Frets to body: 14
Woods & Trim
Back/Sides: Brazilian Rosewood
Top Wood: Adirondack Red Spruce
Fingerboard: Ebony
Neck Wood: Mahogany, 1 Piece
Bridge: Ebony
Rosette: Abalone & Wood
Binding: Koa
Fingerboard Bindings: Flamed Koa
Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
Headstock Bindings: Flamed Koa
Headstock Inlay: None
Top Trim: Maple
Back Strip: None
Fret Markers: None
Tuners: Waverly with Ivoroid Buttons
Tuner Finish: Nickel
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<iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/moidlQ7mzWc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-71042077324312283842012-04-15T14:24:00.000-07:002012-04-15T14:25:56.446-07:00How Guitars - Ladder Braced Grand Concert 00/Parlor<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4RtOoec1hTc/T4s8bnH-_fI/AAAAAAAAIoY/FV5z6lNkhTg/s1600/how.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4RtOoec1hTc/T4s8bnH-_fI/AAAAAAAAIoY/FV5z6lNkhTg/s320/how.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731741395815693810" /></a><br />John How builds superb vintage style instrument inspired by the old Oscar Schmidt guitars. This one is a ladder braced Grand Concert that is the size of an L-00 Gibson. It has the wonderful woody sound that ladder bracing provides and it excels at blues, rags and bottleneck slide. For this one John How chose premium Curly Koa for the body and Lutz Spruce for the top. It sports a mustache bridge and Curly Maple bindings on the body, neck, and slotted headstock.<br /><br />Model: Ladder Braced Grand Concert (00)<br />Back/Sides Wood: Curly Koa<br />Top Wood: Lutz Spruce<br />14 3/4" wide<br />25.4" scale<br />12 fret dovtail neck<br />1 13/16" nut<br />2 5/16" saddle<br /><b style="color: #cc0000;">If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band!</b><span style="color:#cc0000;"> </span>- <span style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bluesreport"> <b><span style="color:red;">”LIKE”</span></b></a></span><br /><iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bOHohxMk-co" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-88289389782196407212012-04-06T16:57:00.000-07:002012-04-06T16:58:30.941-07:00Tech Talk - Greenfield Guitars - G1<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xVi-Ome45RE/T3-CQqgfeEI/AAAAAAAAIWg/X6_Mr0a5HKo/s1600/g1_01.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 218px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xVi-Ome45RE/T3-CQqgfeEI/AAAAAAAAIWg/X6_Mr0a5HKo/s320/g1_01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728440473838647362" /></a><br />The G1 is an extremely versatile, grand concert size guitar that sits comfortably in your lap (it is slightly larger than an OM). It has a very focused yet open sound with a tight responsive bass, transparent mids and thick, clear, ringing highs. The G1 is quick to respond to even the lightest touch and it lends itself well to many different styles of music. It is evenly balanced from string to string and everywhere on the fretboard; including the upper register, above the body joint. The G1 has the ability to reproduce complex chords with piano-like clarity, while articulating each note in fingerstyle patterns. While primarily a fingerstyle guitar, it is also superb for light strumming, acoustic jazz and even classical repertoire.<br /><br />Scale length: 25.4"<br />Body length: 19 1/2"<br />Body width - Lower bout: 15 3/8"<br />Body width - Upper bout: 11 1/2"<br />Body depth at lower bout: 4 3/8"<br />Overall length: 40"<br /><br /><b style="color: #cc0000;">If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band!</b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>- <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bluesreport"> <b><span style="color: red;">”LIKE”</span></b></a></span><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/q6Sx0c1ejV4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-36187030461825337372012-03-30T16:25:00.003-07:002012-03-30T16:35:24.254-07:00Simon Fay Guitars, OM<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JJH5sguGAqc/T3ZCuqv-s5I/AAAAAAAAID8/H61qKKYTGr0/s1600/fay.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 165px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JJH5sguGAqc/T3ZCuqv-s5I/AAAAAAAAID8/H61qKKYTGr0/s320/fay.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725837345765110674" /></a><br />A contemporary redesign of the traditional Martin OM that is heavily influenced by the elegance and beauty of the classical guitar. I build with a strong emphasis on clarity, note separation, and balance but not at the expense of tonal complexity and warmth. The response is lively and vibrant with excellent volume and projection. This design is versatile and can accommodate a wide variety of playing styles from melodic fingerstyle to heavy strumming. <br /><b style="color: #cc0000;">If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band!</b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>- <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bluesreport"> <b><span style="color: red;">”LIKE”</span></b></a></span><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mpdd2p0xSoY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-69134487236041728702012-03-27T20:40:00.000-07:002012-03-27T20:41:25.875-07:00Tech Talk Jeff Beck Guitar Tech<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rd42HbQWFPM/TbmJy4zza0I/AAAAAAAAAKQ/4GSK8MzezzE/s1600/beck.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rd42HbQWFPM/TbmJy4zza0I/AAAAAAAAAKQ/4GSK8MzezzE/s320/beck.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600659118948051778" /></a><br />This is part 1 of a two part interview with Steve Prior, Jeff becks long term Guitar Tech. Interested in how the king of sound gets it going....listen up!!<br /><br /><iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/W4EBBPOr2no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-75397299222005013002012-03-27T20:37:00.001-07:002012-03-27T20:39:04.428-07:00Tech Talk : Jeff Beck Guitar Tech Amplification<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XvBOdmQuU1c/TbtT7uBTFoI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/AYGjugRxdRg/s1600/jeff-beck-live-21.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XvBOdmQuU1c/TbtT7uBTFoI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/AYGjugRxdRg/s320/jeff-beck-live-21.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601162846996207234" /></a><br />Jeff Becks tech, Steve Prior talks about Jeffs Gear.<br /><br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5wg-9WrMxf8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-264881496537946792012-03-27T20:34:00.001-07:002012-03-27T20:37:47.789-07:00Tech Talk: Jeff Beck Guitar Tech Part II<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VQAjybl_4PI/Tbn0TNWjdKI/AAAAAAAAALI/zcrHHGbreVc/s1600/beck1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VQAjybl_4PI/Tbn0TNWjdKI/AAAAAAAAALI/zcrHHGbreVc/s320/beck1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600776222450873506" /></a><br />Second installment in an interview with Jeff Beck's guitar tech, Steve Prior describing how the wizard does his magic. A must see for guitar enthusiasts!<br /><br /><br /><br /><iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cuzqjAQK4LY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-54202804196299438152012-03-27T20:34:00.000-07:002012-03-27T20:36:17.917-07:00Tech Talk: Jeff Beck Guitar Tech Part II<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VQAjybl_4PI/Tbn0TNWjdKI/AAAAAAAAALI/zcrHHGbreVc/s1600/beck1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VQAjybl_4PI/Tbn0TNWjdKI/AAAAAAAAALI/zcrHHGbreVc/s320/beck1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600776222450873506" /></a><br />Second installment in an interview with Jeff Beck's guitar tech, Steve Prior describing how the wizard does his magic. A must see for guitar enthusiasts!<br /><br /><br /><br /><iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cuzqjAQK4LY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-2669064573459951332012-03-23T23:34:00.000-07:002012-03-23T23:35:19.219-07:00Tech Talk - De La Rosa Grand Concert - DT Guitars<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TmzAf00fhO8/T21qVwcqWaI/AAAAAAAAH0g/LP4ejYY7ARs/s1600/dt.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 250px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TmzAf00fhO8/T21qVwcqWaI/AAAAAAAAH0g/LP4ejYY7ARs/s320/dt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723347623472683426" /></a><br />David Taylor Guitars strum very well and the full sound is suitable for many styles from Fingerstyle to Jazz to Singer/Songwriter and everything in between. David happens to be the son of a wordclass knife maker, Gray Taylor, and carries on his families craftsmanship skills as evidenced by the lovely inlay work and fine details in his guitars. If you've been looking for a young builder to believe in you owe to yourself to learn more about David Taylor and his DT Guitars. This De La Rosa is crafted from rare Amazon Rosewood and Carpathian Spruce and features an armrest Bevel, Soundport, Cutaway, Carved Heel and gorgeous inlay work throughout.<br /><b style="color: #cc0000;">Like my Facebook Page, Post your video on my Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! Share your favorite posting and get more exposure for your favorites band!</b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>- <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bluesreport"> <b><span style="color: red;">”LIKE”</span></b></a></span><br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cPE6N49-4Jk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /> Measurements<br /> Body Size: Medium<br /> Scale: 25 1/2 in. (647.7 mm)<br /> Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. (44.5 mm)<br /> String Spacing: 2 3/8 in. (60.3 mm)<br /> Body Length: 19 7/8 in.<br /> Upper Bout: 10 3/4 in.<br /> Lower Bout: 15 1/2 in.<br /> Serial #: 040<br /> Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 3/8 in.<br /> Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/2 in.<br /> Frets to body: 14<br /> Woods & Trim<br /> Back/Sides: Amazon Rosewood<br /> Top Wood: Carpathian Spruce<br /> Fingerboard: Ebony<br /> Neck Wood: Mahogany, 7-piece<br /> Bridge: Ebony<br /> Rosette: Abalone & Wood<br /> Binding: Ebony<br /> Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony<br /> Headplate: Amazon Rosewood<br /> Headstock Bindings: Ebony<br /> Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo<br /> Top Trim: Abalone<br /> Back Strip: None<br /> Fret Markers: None<br /> Tuners: Gotoh 510s, Gold with Black Buttons<br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZQ5x_qIn7CY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-92132016564227936972012-03-18T11:54:00.002-07:002012-03-18T12:07:03.700-07:00de Jonge OM Chelsea Cutaway<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uwP_xPG-THE/T2YySKPh2vI/AAAAAAAAHoM/BLbYG4MX0NQ/s1600/dej.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uwP_xPG-THE/T2YySKPh2vI/AAAAAAAAHoM/BLbYG4MX0NQ/s320/dej.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721315664189315826" /></a><br />"This is a truly special de Jonge guitar handmade by Sergei himself. The voice is very alive and it's easy to coax a big voice from this OM. The lined sides and premium woods give this one a tremendous tone this is complete and versatile. The craftsmanship is superb and I especially like the way the cutaway blends into the neck heel, exquisite." <br /> Body Size: Medium<br /> Scale: 25 3/5 in. (650.2 mm)<br /> Nut Width: 1 23/32 in. (43.7 mm)<br /> String Spacing: 2 3/16 in. (55.6 mm)<br /> Body Length: 19 1/4 in.<br /> Upper Bout: 11 1/4 in.<br /> Lower Bout: 15 1/4 in.<br /> Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 3/4 in.<br /> Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/4 in.<br /> Frets to body: 14<br /><br /> Extras<br /> Cutaway: Venetian<br /> Pickguard: Clear<br /> Case: Hardshell Case Tweed<br /> Pickup: None<br /> Woods & Trim<br /> Back/Sides: Brazilian Rosewood<br /> Top Wood: Adirondack Red Spruce<br /> Fingerboard: Ebony<br /> Neck Wood: Mahogany<br /> Bridge: Ebony<br /> Rosette: Box Elder Burl<br /> Binding: Flamed Koa<br /> Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony<br /> Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood<br /> Headstock Bindings: None<br /> Headstock Inlay: None<br /> Top Trim: Wood Lines<br /> Back Strip: None<br /> Fret Markers: None<br /> Tuners: Gotoh<br /><b style="color: #cc0000;">Like my Facebook Page, Post your video on my Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! Share your favorite posting and get more exposure for your favorites band!</b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>- <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bluesreport"> <b><span style="color: red;">”LIKE”</span></b></a></span><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JW79gjHgnMo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-42874865282884492672012-03-01T15:21:00.000-08:002012-03-01T15:22:48.949-08:00Tech Talk - Collings Guitars, C-10 Deluxe Custom - Nick Lucas L00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k90d__9Bh7g/T1ADiuY1BnI/AAAAAAAAHLs/vP9URdeVjow/s1600/collings.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k90d__9Bh7g/T1ADiuY1BnI/AAAAAAAAHLs/vP9URdeVjow/s320/collings.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715071822235764338" /></a><br />Based on guitars first introduced around the same time as the OM, the Collings C10 is a leaner alternative, with the narrow waist and small upper bout resulting in a precise, focused response. Of all our acoustic models, the C10 is perhaps the easiest for electric guitarists to adapt to, thanks in part to the more rounded neck profile. The small oval neck heel is ideally suited to the optional cutaway, which allows unrestricted access to the upper frets. With its unique shape and asymmetrical headstock's lines echoed in the curvilinear pickguard, C10 models offer a welcome alternative for those who find that most small acoustic guitars look too much alike.<br /><br />Features Include:<br /><br /> Select Sitka spruce<br /> East Indian Rosewood back and sides<br /> Grained Ivoroid bindings w/ black nitrate purflings<br /> Matching Ivoroid Rosette<br /> Pre-war scalloped bracing<br /> Tortoise-style pickguard<br /> High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish<br /> Mahogany neck<br /> Double-bound fingerboard and peghead<br /> Ebony peghead veneer<br /> Inlaid Collings Logo<br /> Ebony fingerboard and bridge<br /> Dot fingerboard inlays<br /> Fully adjustable truss rod<br /> Bone nut and drop-in saddle<br /> Ebony bridge pins and end pin<br /> Nickel Schaller Mini-tuners<br /><b style=’color: #cc000;”>Like my Facebook Page, Post your video on my wall or post great blues photos or events! Share your favorite postings and get more exposure for your favorite band!</b><span style=”color#cc000;”> </span>- <span style=”font-size:large;”><a href=”http://www.facebook.com/bluesreport”> <b><span style=”color:red;”>”LIKE”</span></b></a></span><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-N18EiKBmcM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-19311045196439802802012-02-17T16:20:00.000-08:002012-02-17T16:22:40.380-08:00Composite Acoustics - Vintage Performer D<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0jYdGb1ureI/Tz7uI3m7HCI/AAAAAAAAGsk/7F6_piZwb98/s1600/Winter_Guitar.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0jYdGb1ureI/Tz7uI3m7HCI/AAAAAAAAGsk/7F6_piZwb98/s320/Winter_Guitar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710263213685939234" /></a><br />Composite Acoustics: Almost everything has changed to take advantage of new technology except the acoustic guitar, which still uses 1930s designs and 1800s technology. CA was born of a belief that technology can deliver acoustic guitar players everything they love in their wooden acoustic, without the hassle of caring for... Read more about Composite Acoustics<br /><b style="color: #cc0000;">Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues events!</b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>- <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bluesreport"> <b><span style="color: red;">Here</span></b></a></span><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lBDRdWdbsMg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-25935833814415378022012-02-10T13:39:00.000-08:002012-02-10T13:42:21.239-08:00Tech Talk - Novax Guitars “Slimline Jazz”<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bkZsUeO128M/TzWNmuYgdTI/AAAAAAAAGa4/vVQuZqsPe5M/s1600/SlimlineJazzSunburst5-11-11Model.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bkZsUeO128M/TzWNmuYgdTI/AAAAAAAAGa4/vVQuZqsPe5M/s320/SlimlineJazzSunburst5-11-11Model.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707623799187338546" /></a><br />The Novax “Slimline Jazz” model has an arched, X-braced spruce top, fully “floating” and acoustically voiced for a warm electric tone with minimal feedback, and “F” holes for a traditional look. The body is 16" across the lower bout, it has a “set” neck of vertical-grain mahogany with an ebony fretboard, and the appointments are available in ebony or rosewood. The full-contact bridge has a wedge-type height adjustment to maintain optimal sound transmission. This model can be made as a 6 or 7 string, with a specially voiced Bartolini “soapbar” pickup with passive volume and tone control.<br /><br />Options include different top woods, appointment woods, pickguard, choices of binding color and material, and electronics.<br /><br /> Arched, solid spruce top, X-braced with “F” holes<br /> Chambered mahogany back<br /> Mahogany neck, ebony fretboard<br /> Rosewood head veneer, rosewood bridge and rosewood tailpiece cover<br /><br /><b style="color: #cc0000;">Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues events!</b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>- <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bluesreport"> <b><span style="color: red;">Here</span></b></a></span><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WLb6EtP_6Ig" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-10550604842374267922012-02-03T13:59:00.000-08:002012-02-03T14:26:55.590-08:00Woody Phifer - Phifer Designs - Great Luthiers have a life too!! Featuring Reggie Washington<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gYK-wEmURJo/TyxbdnDT8qI/AAAAAAAAGGU/SDwidCNTW5I/s1600/wood.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gYK-wEmURJo/TyxbdnDT8qI/AAAAAAAAGGU/SDwidCNTW5I/s320/wood.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705035392228782754" border="0" /></a><br />Neither musicians nor great luthiers are locked to their instruments and they actually do have a life. Here, New York luthier Woody Phifer shows another of his passions.... building and flying twin jet aircraft!!<br /><br />We build one of a kind knobs, truss rod covers and access panels exclusive to each instrument. The book-matched headstock and flush-mounted truss rod cover are cut from the same wood as the top. The access panels are carved from the same piece as the back. Both the truss rod cover and access panel are bound and held in place by one set screw. A raised Plexiglas pickguard shows off the luster of the wood below. The three hand-turned knobs are made from the same material as the body. With mother-of-pearl inlaid on top and a rubber grip to help tractions (volume swells), the knobs are one of a kind. Don't worry - we make an extra one, just in case. The knobs are canted to follow the flow of the top. We feel that these features add to the playability and collectiblity of our instruments.<br />Our necks are 1 11/16" wide at the nut and have a 14" radius. The streamlined body and heel joint work together with the cutaways to allow complete access to the fretboard. A 251/2" scale length and a 22 fret ebony fingerboard are standard.<br /><br />The two-piece neck and back are veneered with a three-ply insert to add rigidity which translates to greater responsiveness and sustain.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-asDCXi4I7T0/Tyxbxw2Ts3I/AAAAAAAAGGg/1eVnFar-Tlk/s1600/reggie.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 270px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-asDCXi4I7T0/Tyxbxw2Ts3I/AAAAAAAAGGg/1eVnFar-Tlk/s320/reggie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705035738455978866" border="0" /></a><br />Bassist Reggie Washington was born into a musical family in 1962. Reggie’s first musical experiences were with his brother Kenny (a drummer, jazz historian and radio personality), with whom he played congas and bongos performing in talent competitions and NYC clubs as “The Washington Brothers.” He moved on; studying cello privately on a music scholarship and playing in several orchestras (Youth Symphony, All-City, All-State, All-Eastern USA Youth Orchestras). A highlight in Reggie’s young career was performing with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra for four years under conductors Zubin Mehta, James Levine, Morton Gould and Claudio Abbado. While at the High School of Music and Art, he switched to acoustic bass at the insistence of conductor Anthony Diaz. It was the best decision ever made for him!<br /><br />Reggie studied bass classically with William Blossom (NY Philharmonic), jazz with Paul West (Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams) and afro-cuban with Victor Venegas (Fania All-Stars). The electric bass came along after spending many musical nights at home with his brother and Marcus Miller.<br /><br />Over the last 20+ years, he has amassed recording, collaborating and/or touring credits with a diverse and talented melange of artists: Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Oliver Lake, Ronnie Cuber, Buddy Williams, Lester Bowie, World Saxophone Quartet, Steps Ahead, Will Smith, Arthur Blythe, M-Base Collective, Meshell N’degeocello, Ute Lemper, Jean-Paul Bourelly, Uri Caine and Cheick-Tidiane Seck. He has performed at almost every jazz and music festival worldwide with award winning artists such as Roy Hargrove, Branford Marsalis, Steve Coleman and Chico Hamilton.<br /><br />In 2005 Reggie became a leader, and in 2006 he released his debut CD “A Lot Of Love, LIVE!”—recorded at two live concerts with saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, drummer Gene Lake and Belgian musicians (saxophonist) Erwin Vann and (drummer) Stéphane Galland. Reggie has been touring with his bands through Europe, playing sold out clubs all across Europe, UK and the USA. As a leader, Reggie has performed to very receptive and appreciative audiences at such festivals as Audi Jazz Festival, JVC Jazz Festival, London Jazz Festival, Blue Note Records Festival, Prishtina Jazz, Villa Celimontana Fest, IG Jazz Festival, Jazz Contreband and Jazz en Nord.<br />And to hear what can be done with one of Woody's creations.... the fantastic Reggie Washington plays a Miles Davis composition...one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy the show!<br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/tLMYcqySyPQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />Reggie was profiled in Bass Player Magazine in 2007, and was among the winners of the Rising Stars electric bassist category in the DownBeat Magazine’s 2008 Critics’ Poll. He was also featured in the April 2008 issue of Jazz Times Magazine in an article entitled “Overdue Ovation; Groove Instincts.”<br /><br />Oh yeah...the jet!!<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/arpQhgc-vNI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-87572899659237611132012-01-28T20:22:00.000-08:002012-01-28T20:30:45.165-08:00Ralph Bown OM Acoustic Guitars<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iE1Le9wdYoI/TyTLKon610I/AAAAAAAAF40/DwM_gd2vN5o/s1600/bown.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 194px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iE1Le9wdYoI/TyTLKon610I/AAAAAAAAF40/DwM_gd2vN5o/s320/bown.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702906411721873218" /></a><br />Ralph Bown has made guitars for John Renbourn, Clive Carroll, Martin Simpson and many other premiere players. I first learned about him from Martin Simpson and was amazed by the full tone of his instruments, his attention to detail and their understated beauty. We feel very proud to be offering Ralph's instrument here in the U.S. They are very special indeed." - Paul Heumiller<br /><br />Ralph Bown Biography<br /><br />From his shop in York, England Ralph Bown builds the finest instruments. Many of the finest fingerstyle guitarist in the UK choose Bown guitars.<br /><br />Artists who play Bown: John Renbourn, Clive Carroll, Martin Simpson, Henry Kaiser, Allan Taylor<br />Builder: Bown Guitars, Ralph Bown<br />Model: OM<br />Year: 2008<br />Artists who play Bown Guitars: John Renbourn, Clive Carroll, Martin Simpson, Henry Kaiser, Allan Taylor<br />Serial #: 226<br />Back/Sides: Macassar Ebony<br />Top: Sitka Spruce<br />Neck: Mahogany, 1 Piece<br />Headplate: Snakewood<br />Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo<br />Headstock Bindings: None<br />Fingerboard: Ebony<br />Fingerboard Bindings: Snakewood<br />Fret Markers: None<br />Frets to body: 14<br />Cutaway: Venetian<br />Bridge: Ebony<br />Pickguard: None<br />Body Bindings: Snakewood<br />Top Trim: Violin Lines<br />Back Strip:<br />Rosette: Herringbone<br />Tuners: Waverly, Gold with Snakewood Buttons,<br />Case: Hiscox<br />Pickup: None<br />Condition: New<br />Body Length: 19 1/4 in.<br />Upper Bout: 11 1/8 in.<br />Lower Bout: 15 1/8 in.<br />Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 1/4 in.<br />Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 in.<br />Scale Length: 24.88<br />Nut Width: 1 7/9<br />Strings Spacing: 2 1/4<br /><b style="color: #cc0000;">Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues events!</b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>- <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bluesreport"> <b><span style="color: red;">”LIKE”</span></b></a></span><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/h06jiqa7L30" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-27158682384662886972012-01-20T15:18:00.000-08:002012-01-20T15:19:13.844-08:00Tech Talk - ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Rig Rundown<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7ECc8TfPQdA/Txn04m6InUI/AAAAAAAAFlg/thxBnww4p0o/s1600/billy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7ECc8TfPQdA/Txn04m6InUI/AAAAAAAAFlg/thxBnww4p0o/s320/billy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699856056768306498" /></a><br />If anyone likes guitar gear more than me...it's Billy Gibbons. Here's a rare chance to look at a bunch of Billy's current gear. Elwood Francis who gives us a look at ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons' array of guitars, including the famous fur guitar, and lets us in on how Billy has everything set up for their tour. <br /><b style="color: #cc0000;">Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues events!</b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>- <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bluesreport"> <b><span style="color: red;">Here</span></b></a></span><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/u6DrxfrbbF8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-23482866541057245482012-01-14T15:54:00.000-08:002012-01-14T16:03:17.076-08:00Beardsell Blackface 5A Mandolin<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZiKdULsMwkc/TxIXmLLtlQI/AAAAAAAAFZs/2uo8fKUbyGk/s1600/beardsell-guitars-5A-big.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZiKdULsMwkc/TxIXmLLtlQI/AAAAAAAAFZs/2uo8fKUbyGk/s320/beardsell-guitars-5A-big.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697642423181481218" /></a><br />The Beardsell 5A mandolin combines elements of traditional archtop mandolins with the contemporary aesthetic and sonic design elements that this maker has been honing for the past 15 years. The result is a big sounding instrument that appeals to both traditionalists and unconventional players. The 5A is available with oval hole and side ports or edge ported J-holes. The oval hole expands on the traditional "A-sound" with the addtion of three small sideports. The edge ports butt up to the rim of the instrument to achieve the maximum active area between the openings for the bridge to act on. The top is supported by an off-set hybrid X bracing or the more traditional parallel tone bars.<br /><b style="color: #cc0000;">Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues events!</b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>- <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bluesreport"> <b><span style="color: red;">Here</span></b></a></span><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/o8kJ47mRXVg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-55053242628373397012012-01-13T17:59:00.000-08:002012-01-13T18:00:37.503-08:00Harp Guitar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bVzh-W1vpzk/Tfqmpx7DSbI/AAAAAAAABcA/aNAtbDODn4I/s1600/Dyer_Harp_Guitar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="138" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bVzh-W1vpzk/Tfqmpx7DSbI/AAAAAAAABcA/aNAtbDODn4I/s320/Dyer_Harp_Guitar.jpg" /></a></div><br />Most everyone has seen a harp guitar... you know, those weird looking things with the funny arm. Have you ever seen anyone play one... how about play the blues on one!<br /><br />Here you go.<br /><br />The harp guitar (or "harp-guitar") is a stringed instrument with a history of well over two centuries. While there are several unrelated historical stringed instruments that have appropriated the name “harp-guitar” over the centuries, the term today is understood as the accepted vernacular to refer to a particular family of instruments defined as "A guitar, in any of its accepted forms, with any number of additional unstopped strings that can accommodate individual plucking." Additionally, in reference to these instruments, the word "harp" is now a specific reference to the unstopped open strings, and is not specifically a reference to the tone, pitch range, volume, silhouette similarity, construction, floor-standing ability, nor any other alleged "harp-like" properties. To qualify in this category, an instrument must have at least one unfretted string lying off the main fretboard. Further, the unfretted strings can be, and typically are, played as an open string.<br /><br />This family consists of an almost limitless variety of different instrument configurations. Most readily identified are American harp guitars with either hollow arms, double necks or harp-like frames for supporting extra bass strings, and European bass guitars (or kontragitarres). Other harp guitars feature treble or mid-range floating strings, or various combinations of multiple floating string banks along with a standard guitar neck.<br /><br /><iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0hDPJfJNoi4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-81215214582063040402012-01-07T12:42:00.000-08:002012-01-14T16:06:36.541-08:00Acoustic Hawaiian Weissenborn Guitar - Asher Guitars<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kvU1mGTw1j0/TxIYAuKDIJI/AAAAAAAAFZ4/xsdn3ZEQsFM/s1600/asher.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kvU1mGTw1j0/TxIYAuKDIJI/AAAAAAAAFZ4/xsdn3ZEQsFM/s320/asher.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697642879246344338" /></a><br />Bill Asher makes the Weissenborn style instruments that phenom Ben Harper plays. This one is absolutely stunning. It's crafted from highly figured Koa throughout, even the fingerboard. It's also adorned with Rope Style purflings and fitted with a Seymour Duncan Mag Mic pickup. We've sold a number of vintage Weissenborns and this Asher has all the energy and the open voice of the great ones, only it's much prettier...<br /><br />Builder: Asher Guitars, Bill Asher<br />Model: Weissenborn Style 3 Teardrop<br />Type: Weissenborn, Hawaiian, Lap Steel, Slide Guitar<br />Back/Sides: Koa<br />Top: Koa<br /><b style="color: #cc0000;">Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues events!</b><span style="color:#cc0000;"> </span>- <span style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bluesreport"> <b><span style="color:red;">Here</span></b></a></span><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4WsSrIoW_FM" allowfullscreen="" width="420" frameborder="0" height="315"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897102930357187304.post-53898588866468143682012-01-01T22:32:00.000-08:002012-01-01T22:36:24.537-08:00Into The Dream - Pat Metheny Trio<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GST0egt38NE/TwFQYzdjQtI/AAAAAAAAE_g/2isXUkBqzWc/s1600/pat.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 223px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GST0egt38NE/TwFQYzdjQtI/AAAAAAAAE_g/2isXUkBqzWc/s320/pat.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692919791034254034" /></a><br />Pat Metheny was born in Kansas City on August 12, 1954 into a musical family. Starting on trumpet at the age of 8, Metheny switched to guitar at age 12. By the age of 15, he was working regularly with the best jazz musicians in Kansas City, receiving valuable on-the-bandstand experience at an unusually young age. Metheny first burst onto the international jazz scene in 1974. Over the course of his three-year stint with vibraphone great Gary Burton, the young Missouri native already displayed his soon-to-become trademarked playing style, which blended the loose and flexible articulation customarily reserved for horn players with an advanced rhythmic and harmonic sensibility - a way of playing and improvising that was modern in conception but grounded deeply in the jazz tradition of melody, swing, and the blues. With the release of his first album, Bright Size Life (1975), he reinvented the traditional "jazz guitar" sound for a new generation of players. Throughout his career, Pat Metheny has continued to re-define the genre by utilizing new technology and constantly working to evolve the improvisational and sonic potential of his instrument.<br /><br />Metheny's versatility is almost nearly without peer on any instrument. Over the years, he has performed with artists as diverse as Steve Reich to Ornette Coleman to Herbie Hancock to Jim Hall to Milton Nascimento to David Bowie. He has been part of a writing team with keyboardist Lyle Mays for more than twenty years - an association that has been compared to the Lennon/McCartney and Ellington/Strayhorn partnerships by critics and listeners alike. Metheny's body of work includes compositions for solo guitar, small ensembles, electric and acoustic instruments, large orchestras, and ballet pieces, with settings ranging from modern jazz to rock to classical.<br /><b style="color: #cc0000;">Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues events!</b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>- <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/bluesreport"> <b><span style="color: red;">Here</span></b></a></span><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ljqV056wKf4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0