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
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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?
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
What to do while quarantined
I hope everyone is staying safe while sheltering in place. Many of you are going stir-crazy, cut off from friends, family, and colleagues. There have… Read More »What to do while quarantined
How I stopped my strings from buzzing
I’ve lived with an annoying string buzz on my AR371CE archtop since I bought the guitar six years ago. I should have taken it to… Read More »How I stopped my strings from buzzing
Mounting my Quilter Mini Amp Head to my Pedalboard
I’ve started writing a review of my new Quilter 101 Mini Head. Hopefully, I’ll finish and publish it, but don’t wait up. It’s the holiday… Read More »Mounting my Quilter Mini Amp Head to my Pedalboard
Humidity changes from North to South
Before I moved to North Carolina I got rid of the cabinet I had modified to keep my guitars humidified during New England winters. I… Read More »Humidity changes from North to South
Moving Instruments
My wife and I did it. We moved from Massachusetts to North Carolina. Although there were many stressful aspects of the move, the one of… Read More »Moving Instruments
Modifying a Goodtime Banjo
I’m still loving the Goodtime open back banjo I recently purchased. But I wasn’t entirely satisfied with the sound when I bought it. I’ve been… Read More »Modifying a Goodtime Banjo
Banjo Setup by and for a beginner
Goodtime Open Back Banjo Setup by and for a Beginner (at banjo) My new musical obsession is banjo, due in large part to my new… Read More »Banjo Setup by and for a beginner
