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Is the Fender Play App Worth the Price?
Yes, it’s worth the price. As a beginner bass player and an advanced beginner guitarist, it’s worth my money. So in my first year of playing guitar I have spent approximately $2000 on guitars, amps, accessories, and lessons. (Please don’t … Continue reading
GAS Therapy: Guitar Gear Acquisition Syndrome Therapy
Perhaps keeping a list of guitars, basses, and amps you didn’t buy will be helpful in reducing your GAS problem. If you can’t buy it now, at least keep a file on it. Maybe you will buy it later, maybe … Continue reading
Electric Bass Tips for Beginners
Just simple stuff today. A few things I learned about my Deltatone Bass from 2007 and my 2013 Peavey Vypyer VIP-1 amp. Moderately Deaf Bass Player Advice on Rattling Amp Take out your hearing aids. My Peavey Vyper VIP-1 and … Continue reading
Posted in Bass Guitar, Guitar Journal
Tagged bass guitar, beginner bass tips, California bass, Deltatone Bass, Eleca bass
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My Free 2009 Dean MLX Guitar
I love guitar stories, don’t you? Chris the Contractor Gave me Two Free Guitars Chris came over to finish tiling our kitchen. I asked: “Did you buy your daughter a guitar for high school?” He said: “No, but I have … Continue reading
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Tagged Dean MLX guitar, free guitar, what's your best free guitar
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In Praise of the Fender Play App
I wanted to write a bit of praise regarding the Fender Play App. Leap Year Fender Play App Special for $29 While my wife and I were traveling on a trip, I noticed that Fender Play was on sale during … Continue reading
Posted in Bass Guitar, Guitar Journal
Tagged bass guitar, Fender Play, Fender Play app
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Can a Beginner Bass Guitar Player Jam Easily to the Blues?
The answer is “yes”. At least it was yes for me. I have been playing guitar for 2-3 hours a day and felt the urge to beat a beginner used bass. So then of course I started learning how to … Continue reading
A Saturday Guitar Day in Chicago, IL USA
Just another happy summer day of interacting with people who play, study, or sell guitars. John Studebaker and Earl Howell at City Newsstand, Chicago, IL Today is August 24. I am so glad my wife suggested we do coffee and … Continue reading
Posted in Guitar Performances, Guitars - Meeting New People
Tagged Dean MLX, Earl Howell, John Studebaker, Rare Birds
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How to Keep Your Guitar From Sliding Down Your Leg for Ten Bucks
$10 dollars (U.S.) and my guitar doesn’t slip down my thigh anymore. Guitar Problems Have Solutions You can’t really solve a problem until you define it. As a beginner guitarist I play guitar sitting down. The guitar rests on my … Continue reading
Intermediate Guitarists can Play Guitar in a Group with Others
Trust me, if you think you are an intermediate guitarist, visit a group of guitarist/musicians and play new songs with sheet music together. It’s a humbling experience. Old Town School of Folk Music “Americana Jam” is Incredible I am lucky … Continue reading
Tune Your Guitar at 12th Fret and Open – Intonation
When I first saw the phrase guitar intonation I just skimmed past it not understanding. Now I understand more. “Guitarists Make Their Money Above the 12th Fret” This phrase seems to have a debate on the Internet. Whether you believe … Continue reading