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2/1/2024, Journal: Exercise, Glarry Telecaster, and Justin Guitar
Let’s see if I can blog meaningfully in 30 minutes or less. (I failed. This blog post took 40 minutes.) Three big things today: What did I learn today? I am a Justin Guitar online student. Today I studied 10 … Continue reading
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1/31/2024, Journal: Journey JF410 and Sears Roebuck Student Guitar
Let’s see if I can write a shorter journal entry tonight. Yesterday I purchased the very nice Bristol BM-16 guitar so why would I practice on the 7 year old Journey JF410 and the 54 year old Sears Roebuck student … Continue reading
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Bristol BM-16 and Elixir Nanoweb Strings Review
Today was revelatory. I “discovered” Elixir Nanoweb strings and a fine used guitar, the Bristol BM-16. By the way the Bristol BM-16 is a 000 size guitar. It’s just a bit smaller than a dreadnaught sized guitar. Although I am … Continue reading
Dry Humidity Hurting my Guitars
Does Low Humidity Cause Permanent Guitar Damage? I believe short term low humidity won’t kill my guitars. But leaving them unattended for a winter of low humidity might damage them enough to require a luthier’s repairs. I’m not an expert … Continue reading
Elixir Nanoweb Strings are Divine
Yes, Elixir Nanoweb Strings are divine. Today is 1/30/2024. Yesterday I drove 32 miles round trip in Chicago traffic to purchase a twice used Bristol BM-16 (more about that guitar another day) at Starbuck’s in Oak Lawn, IL. I am … Continue reading
1/29/2024, Journal: 60 Minutes of Practice then Old Town School Class
Busy day. I’ll try to be brief. (OK, this isn’t terribly brief.) A Few Points to Begin: Chat with Steve O. Steve called. An old friend moving away from Chicago. He was surprised/pleased to hear that I was playing/practicing guitar. … Continue reading
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1/28/2024, Journal: NFL Playoffs and a Dash of Guitar
Yes, it’s NFL playoffs time. I watched the 49’ers beat Detroit and the K.C. Chiefs beat the Ravens. I was hoping the Detroit Lions would make the Super Bowl. And yet, I still found time to play guitar at the … Continue reading
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1/27/2024, Journal: Is it Wise to Play 4 Guitars in One Day?
KaizenGuitarist Learnings for the Day Some days I learn a lot. Other days I learn a little bit. Today I learned: Today I learned that even if a guitar has high action (strings too high from the fret board), you … Continue reading
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I’m not Selling my Sears Roebuck 1969 Guitar
Here’s a Quick Demo of my Sears Roebuck 1969 Guitar It certainly has a bright, “birchy” sound. Sears Roebuck 1969 Guitar Here’s a link to my 1969 Sears Roebuck “Atomic” acoustic guitar. These guitars have often been called the “Atomic” … Continue reading
January 26, 2024, Journal: Guitar Jamming with a Friend
I jammed with a friend today and did a whole lot more on my website. Tom G. Visits to Jam with his Harmony Opus Guitar Now that I play guitar, Tom likes to visit every couple of weeks and play … Continue reading
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