Dobro Jazz
Although single-cone spider bridge resonators are my least favorite type of resonator guitar, I’ve still been listening to a lot of dobro music recently. Of… Read More »Dobro Jazz
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Play-along to learn and practice
One of the best ways to learn an instrument is to figure out the solos of the musicians you love by listening to them. I… Read More »Play-along to learn and practice
Ten Years of Dan Loves Guitars
The tenth anniversary of danlovesguitars.com is today, Wednesday, 2020-07-08. Ten years ago, I hadn’t quite fully retired but was no longer working as a scientist,… Read More »Ten Years of Dan Loves Guitars
I bought the Alligator (Guitar).
I recently wrote how I was trying to talk myself out of purchasing another resonator guitar. It didn’t work. I am now the owner of… Read More »I bought the Alligator (Guitar).
Music for Round Neck Resonator Guitar
Today I’m giving you some listening suggestions for music made on single-cone, biscuit bridge, or tricone resonator guitars. No square neck lap steel dobro music… Read More »Music for Round Neck Resonator Guitar
Talking Myself Out of Buying Another Resonator
The topic of today’s post is to discuss factors to be considered when buying a resonator guitar. I’ve discussed much of this previously because I… Read More »Talking Myself Out of Buying Another Resonator
Grounding the bridge of my new Lap Steel Guitar — Was it worth it?
I purchased a Morrell 6-String Pro lap steel guitar after the Recording King lap steel I attempted to buy was back-ordered beyond my patience to… Read More »Grounding the bridge of my new Lap Steel Guitar — Was it worth it?
My 3 Small Amps, New and Improved versions & pedals
I’ve been playing a lot of electric guitar lately, including my new lap steel guitar and I’ve got to say, my amps sound great. I… Read More »My 3 Small Amps, New and Improved versions & pedals
Adjusting and Repairing my Royal Trifonium Ticone Guitar
I’ve been putting off adjusting the action on my wood bodied tricone resonator guitar. The action has been on the high side of acceptable since… Read More »Adjusting and Repairing my Royal Trifonium Ticone Guitar
Are my strings too tight?
A general rule for guitarists who want to change from standard to an opening tuning is to tune down for acoustic guitar and up for… Read More »Are my strings too tight?
