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Guitar Jam with Others to Learn More
One day I will find catchy titles that get more visitors. One day… Guitar Jam with a Friend and Learn More about Music Tom comes over once every two weeks to jam with his singing and harmonica. I play acoustic … Continue reading
Fender G-Dec v3 30 for Harmonica
My friend Tom asked, “Where’s the harmonica amp?”. I had sold the Orange 12L amp that he uses when he comes over to jam. So I plugged his harmonica into the Fender G-Dec v3 30 amp. The Fender G-Dec v3 … Continue reading
Is the Hohner HW300 a “Poor Man’s” Martin D15M ?
Hohner HW300 Demo from Russia and Mikhail Lisov This demo is enough inspiration for my Hohner journey. Is the Hohner HW300 a “Poor Man’s” Martin D15M Obviously, the Hohner can’t duplicate what the Martin does. Do a ChatGPT or Grok … Continue reading
Posted in Guitar Musings, My Guitars, YouTube Favorites
Tagged Hohner HW300, Hohner HW300CM, Hohner HW300G, Martin D15M
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Practice Guitar when you Wake Up in the Morning
Grabbing my Hohner HW200 acoustic is the 2nd or 3rd thing I do every morning after I wake up. I am playing guitar within 10 minutes of waking up. Love it. Five Great Reasons to Start Doing This Over 700 … Continue reading
The Yamaha FG-160 Stole My Heart at Guitar Center Today
Today is Tuesday, 11.11.2025. Let’s get to the point: “The 50 year old Yamaha FG-160 shocked me with its lows, trebles and highs. It stole my heart.” – Shoshin Guitarist Driving to My New Guitar Friends: Guitar Center, Highland Park, … Continue reading
Posted in My Guitars
Tagged Guitar Center deals, Yamaha FG160, Yamaha jumbo, Yamaha made in Taiwan
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Fender Squier Mini Stratocaster Review
My Fender Squier Mini Stratocaster Review on YouTube Since you came for a review, here’s my YouTube video. PLEASE: I do hope you stick around and read the rest of the blog post. Thank you. Fender Squier Mini Stratocaster on … Continue reading
Playing a Hohner HW400 Acoustic Guitar and Singing “Plastic Jesus”
Do you remember Paul Newman starring in the movie Cool Hand Luke from 1967? Do you remember the scene when he learns his mother died while he was in prison? He grabs a banjo, shuffles to his cot, and plays … Continue reading
Posted in Guitar Demos, My Guitars
Tagged Hohner HW400, Paul Newman plays banjo, Plastic Jesus
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Choosing Between a Hohner HW400N and Harmony H162e
I didn’t plan on buying an acoustic tonight (10.29.2025). I already bought an IYV 300ILS D Les Paul copy this same evening from Paul G. Paul’s a great Facebook Marketplace guitar guy and seller in Chicago, IL USA. “I will … Continue reading
Posted in Guitar Journal, My Guitars
Tagged comparing two acoustic guitars, Fender CD60, Harmony H162e, Hohner HW400N
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2025 – Firefly FFTL Thinline P90 Review
One guitar leads to another guitar. I just purchased this Firefly Thinline FFTL Semi-Hollow guitar. Get one before it’s gone (I receive no money for this link). My Journey to Purchasing the Firefly FFTL Leo Jaymz Popcaster tele I initially … Continue reading
My Guitar Tech Fixed my Ibanez V70CE in 12 minutes
I visited my guitar guy for guitar repairs and “horse trading” (guitars really) last night in Oak Park, IL. It was worth the drive. I traded in a Hohner and Bristol acoustic for a future electric guitar and brought my … Continue reading
Posted in Guitar Journal, My Guitars
Tagged Ibanez V70CE, lower action on acoustic, lower guitar action
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