[Acoustic Guitar with Plastic Back and Sides]

Other than gorgeous visually and sonically…I find myself asking why would anyone pay outrageous prices for rare tonewoods when a plastic backed guitar can sound that good?! 🤭

Thanks for sharing.  

[News from the 2023 Retreat]

Thanks for sharing, looks like a fantastic guitar moment!   

[Question about the 'One' guitar]

@Gary Nelson Point well taken!  🤣
But let us know when you find a high-end Brazilian RW in that range…

[Question about the 'One' guitar]

@Gary Nelson So much for Steve’s “inexpensive” theme! 🤣.  

[I will never understand the loyalty to Telecaster ashtray, micro phonic guitars. Ever!]

Tele brings so many contradictions to my mind.  Brent Mason’s (and Steve’s) alterations make it so versatile.  It seems to be a favorite of K. Richards keeping rhythm for the Stones.  It’s most prominent role to me is Texas twang in country venues.  But the most enlightening genre to me is Jazz musicians who favor it.  Of course one can’t overlook a Tele for those who just WANT a Tele!  🤭

[I will never understand the loyalty to Telecaster ashtray, micro phonic guitars. Ever!]

@Dig I don’t own a Tele, but me thinks your ‘humble opinion’ may fall on the minority side of the aisle.  🤣

[Top 10 Instrumentals of the 60's]

Hmm, all of these jogged my memory.  The funniest memory was Williams playing Gas live on TV and the camera zooming in on his fretting hand…barring with his middle finger!  Not a common event on that era’s TV!  😝

Not a 60’s tune, but Dueling Banjoes still gets high marks from me.  

[What did Santa bring you?]

Ron,

I treated myself to an ‘all hog 00’ this year that covers Xmas for the next year or so.  I did get a new coffee mill to improve my online guitar surfing each morning…does that count?  🤣

Bryan

[Silent Night lesson]

@DianeB

Diane, I too have a copy of the advanced SN and recall Steve touching on it live.  It was pressing my skill set at the time but just this week I gave it a longer glance.  Perhaps this year…

I would love a video if anyone can locate it.  
I’m also having a memory flirtation with several other Xmas songs he offered that pushed his BASIC offerings   
 

Thanks,

Bryan

 

[I Shall Not Be Moved - Gospel Blues]

William,
Nicely done.  Your hard work on this song is evident.  My only suggestion would be to soften your touch to avoid a ‘choppy’ feel that comes through at times.  Thanks for sharing.  

Regards,

Bryan

[NGD – Epiphone Broadway]

Congratulations on a great looking guitar.  I was at a local Club featuring Nicole Zuraitis, a jazz pianist who has a lovely voice, and her guitarist was performing with a Telecaster-like guitar.  I’m not a Jazz Cat, but the Tele surprised me.  Go figure. 
 

[Fingerstyle vs Classical Right Hand position - Session 10 on the Learn and Master course.]

@Eduardo Do what works best for you.  Nuances and techniques of finger style are scattered all over the board.  Thumb and 1 finger, thumb and 2 fingers, along with the ‘standard’ thumb and 3 fingers have worked for many artists.  I personally favor the ‘standard’ only to stabilize my right hand and allow me to focus on what the music is asking of me.  A good example is an alternating base groove (with muted palm for that trademark thump) with a busy melody on finger style blues.  
 

So just enjoy the ride,

Bryan
 

 

[Most Expensive Guitars Ever Sold: The Top Ten]

Does make one wonder if Willie Nelson's acoustic, hole and all, will ever get auctioned?  Definitely one-of-a-kind worthy attention!  😀

[Most Expensive Guitars Ever Sold: The Top Ten]

Great workaround, but that guitar would demand First Class seats!!  🤣

[Off to see Clapton.........again.]

@matonanjin I’m jealous!  Unfortunately, the ‘aging’ argument might have too much validity. I saw JB, with Sean and Sara Watkins accompanying him, in a small theater venue in NE and it was an enjoyable evening.  Here’s to seeing both soon!  😎

[28 Greatest Guitarists of All Time?]

I’m not a big G.O.A.T. fan on most any topic, especially guitarists.  Electric lead guitarists tend to dominate these discussions and highly talented artists of jazz, classical, and acoustical focus get overlooked.  
Joni was one to explore different tunings galore and Cotton was an early 1900s folk blues woman playing songs like Freight Train.  

Jimi was an amazing guitarist; but when I’m on the back porch on a summer evening with a beverage of choice and music gets played, Hendrix is not in my top 50 artists of choice.   

[Saltwater - Video]

Very nice job!   I agree with others about how fluid it sounds and it’s pleasing tonality.  

[NGD - Goodall RCJ]

We’ll be looking forward to your posts.   OBTW, if you need a guitar ‘walker/exerciser’ during vacations we can work something out!  😎

[Mr. Santana - last night]

@matonanjinI’ve only seen Carlos twice, but I never felt cheated either time!  

[You Got To Move - It Hurts Me Too]

You nailed the shuffle base!  I loved your arrangement elements and your tempo was right where I like this song.  I enjoyed your efforts.  Nice way to enjoy my morning coffee.  
Bryan

[Guitars Through Janis Ian’s Viewpoint]

Here’s a fun read on living with guitars from Janis.  Enjoy!

 

https://archives.janisian.com/reading/care.php

[Booked on the Blues Cruise again!!!!!!!!!! (for 2023)]

@matonanjin Great answer.   Thanks so much for the input.  I’ll see if I can get something going on my end.  
Have a great day

Bryan

[Booked on the Blues Cruise again!!!!!!!!!! (for 2023)]

@matonanjinDumb question…where does room selection preference come into play?  Not a cruise experienced guy.  

[In The Pines - Blues in 3/4]

@Wim VD1Great arrangement and execution.  Your muted base line has come far and its timing is spot on.  Thanks for sharing.  
Bryan

[Take me someplace expensive!]

Our wives would be in agreement…🤣