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  1. Love my Teles. Congratulations . Greg
  2. Little amps like this are great for travel. The Orange is a bit too limited for me but fits well for the needs of a small room practice amp, given the nice price. I opted to go for the Yamaha THR 10C which a little lunchbox amp-type, which I have taken to Nashville for the summer Guitar Gatherings . Packs in a suitcase, powered by chord or batteries. Ample small room volume for a practice amp, but more expensive than the Crush for certain Greg
  3. The reverb on mine ( 2008 NOS Tweed version) can get very swampy when turned up and disappears when turned off, so my thoughts are that something may not right on your reverb or the control. I also have a metal jack plug, so I can't comment about the input-no problems with mine. Greg
  4. Very nice Neil. The rhythm comping was sweetly jazz-like and the lead, smooth, clear and very cleanly played. A great contribution to the challenge! Greg
  5. I am sharing your Youtube channel link with my Blues Jam Class, highlighting the triads lessons. These are really an important concepts in group play that I hope will inspire the students in the classes and may also turn them on to your exceptional teaching style becoming future GG students as well. I try to use many of these forms in my playing with others but you have introduced me to a few other triad forms that I am now trying to learn and incorporate in my repertoire. Thanks for the great lessons. Greg
  6. I have owned an NOS Blues Jr. since 2008 and have never even replaced the tubes, much less had problems with the reverb. Admittedly, it is not the only amp I play or practice with though so it doesn't get daily use but it is my choice for garage band and jam band play currently as my other amps are too big for small club use. Not big enough for outdoor gigs but great for the smaller environments. Greg
  7. Sweet! Always a treat when you post your recordings,Wim. Thx again. Greg
  8. These triad lessons have such great application in group play. I play in different ensembles where it is important to look around and find where other people are playing their guitars to find a place where they are not. Triads are a terrific way to find a voice in the mix when coupled with the appropriate space and rhythm of the song. Arpeggiating , playing only on the snare 2 and 4 , sliding into the triad position , finger plucking etc, all can add unique character to the song when others are playing bigger or open chords. I seldom play more than 4 note chords in these groups and sometimes even condense down to a 3rd ( or minor 3rd) and a 7th dyad just to be present somewhere in a quieter tune. Important stuff to learn for group play. The easiest way for me to learn them was to just break down the bigger chords into smaller pieces, and as Steve said, know the roots. Great lessons here from Steve! Greg
  9. I wonder how much it weighs. The old Armstrong Lucites were pretty heavy. beasts. Very interesting though. Greg
  10. Once again Wim, Yowser! Sweet stuff on a classic tune. Loved it. Greg
  11. Amazing acquisitions Ben. The Tele is stunning. Let me know if you ever decide to allow it find another lover of Teles.😋 Greg
  12. Looking forward to seeing or hearing how your progress goes Doug. Great idea. Greg
  13. gotto

    Why Do You Play?

    Playing guitar, for me, cannot be separated from my inherent love of music. Instilled early in my life by parents who surrounded me with music on the radio and phonograph, a sense of rhythm took root in me...tapping my feet, drumming with fingers and pencils, bobbin my head. Picking the guitar as my instrument was a product of the 60's music explosion. There was a long lapse for family and career, but discovering LMG with Steve opened the door to actually learn music, develop untapped skills, and not just replay the rudimentary maneuvers of my distant past. I play guitar because that is who I am and is part of what gives my life joy. Playing for and with others has only fueled my passion for sharing my joy. Greg
  14. Nice Neil! You have an accurate note replication here.Comping spot on. Nice recording. Thanks for the charts.
  15. Such terrible news. Paul was such a great soul and such an important and well-liked member of the Gathering family. I still remember testing Yamaha silent guitars with him at my 1st NAMM, and how we were so tempted to succumb to our shared GAS. I am deeply saddened and can only offer my deepest condolences to his friends and family. He will be missed. Greg
  16. Thx, good to know. It is a very good site, could get addictively expensive if you are tempted to purchase a bundle of great custom tracks. I have to fight the urge at times.😀 Greg
  17. Say Matonanjin, i have purchased a handful of these as well. Did you suggest that once purchased, you can return to the site and modify the version purchased to add or detract parts without repurchasing the newest version? Greg
  18. All I can say is "breathtaking", Wim! Just a superb rendition . Thanks for the aural treat. Greg
  19. Very nice Maria. Beautifully performed. Your fingerstyle play is quite inspirational for me as I keep telling myself it is time to advance mine beyond basic finger flailing. Best wishes.Happy New Year. Greg
  20. Love this song. Thanks for the posting. Best to get it from the creator. Greg
  21. Wim, I am getting caught up on your recordings and progress-you are an incredible talent. I hope you are sharing your music with others as well as with us as you need to spread this musical joy far and wide. Amazing playing on every recording. Thanks for sharing. Greg
  22. Sweet ! Well played on a gorgeous PRS Paul. Looking and sounding good friend! Greg
  23. Yowser! Nice looking Tele, Have fun with it. Greg
  24. Cool guitar, congrats. Have some great fun with the new addition. Greg

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