I was browsing jazz guitar videos on youtube the other day and came across John Pizzarelli doing the following version of I Got Rhythm. John, like his dad Bucky, plays a seven-string guitar and starts out accompanying himself as he sings (i.e., comping). Later her breaks into scatting while playing… More
I am writing this a few days after Chuck Berry passed away at the age of 90. Chuck Berry’s double-stop guitar solos gave Rock and Roll it’s defining sound. Chuck Berry recorded for Chess Records in Chicago. He wasn’t a typical blues guitarist. But Chess Records was known for its roster… More
I’ve decided to keep the Breedlove 12 String Guitar I ordered. Now I’ve got to share all the random things suggested by owning a 12-string guitar. One of the first considerations for a new 12-string owner is tuning the guitar. The nearby photo of Leadbelly playing his Stella 12-string reminds… More
I just published a post on the trade-offs between purchasing a foreign made, mid-priced guitar and a more expensive American built instrument. I concluded that article by revealing I was considering exchanging a Breedlove Pursuit 12-string guitar for an American made Taylor 254ce 12-String guitar. That might lead you to… More
A reader commented on one of my posts regarding quality vs. value in guitars. The comment essentially argued that you should pay the higher price of American built guitars to support American workers. I don’t disagree with the sentiment. Personally, I like to both buy American and support local merchants…. More
I blame my wife. She’s the one who bought tickets to a Leo Kottke concert this year. I’ve wanted to play a 12-string ever since. Maybe all I would need is five minutes with a decent 12-string guitar and I would get it out of my system. Or maybe five… More
A few selections of Christmas music for your enjoyment, including a guitar lesson. First, one of my favorite young singers, Kate Davis, doing Blue Christmas with Post Modern Jukebox. And now Elvis on the same tune. Take a look at the guitar he’s playing. I’m not sure of the model… More
Back on December 5th, 2016, I reposted a clip to my Facebook page for DanLovesGuitar of Little Richard, originally from Charles Pierce at Esquire. I followed that up with an earlier Little Richard video where he did Long Tall Sally and Tutti Fruity. I was a Little Richard fan. I… More
I’ve been thinking a lot about my recent post about the D’Addario Humiditrak – Bluetooth Humidity and Temperature sensor. I was impressed with the concept of monitoring multiple guitars (or other instruments) while they are stored in their cases. It’s something I’ve tried to do myself. But my solutions used… More
Maybe you’ve read my recent posts regarding my new Quilter Mini 101 Amp head or how I mounted it on my new Temple pedalboard. I only needed one effect, reverb, because the Quilter 101 doesn’t have it. I began researching pedals and bought a TC Electronic Hall of Fame mini…. More
