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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
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
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
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Tagged comparing two acoustic guitars, Fender CD60, Harmony H162e, Hohner HW400N
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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
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Tagged Ibanez V70CE, lower action on acoustic, lower guitar action
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My Jet JT300 Tele plays well with my Peavey Vypyr VIP-1
Last night I put on my headphones and jammed a bit with my Jet JT300 telecaster and my Peavey Vypyr VIP-1. They played nicely together. My Peavey VIP-1 Settings My JET JT300 Tone Settings For the neck I dialed the … Continue reading
Tom and I Gave Away a Blue Squier PJ Bass
That was fun. Perhaps two weeks ago Tom G., and old and good friend, said that an “almost” family member said he wished he had an electric bass so he could play it, learn it, and enjoy it. So it … Continue reading
I Can’t See My Electric Guitar Strings for Finger Picking
I once had bi-focals now I have had cataract surgery. I see adequately for reading but seeing my guitar strings perfectly for strumming or picking is difficult sometimes. My Black Peavey Tele Solution to Near Sightedness (can’t see near) Today … Continue reading
Two Music Stands: One for Guitar, One for Bass
Perhaps a silly post but that’s how it rolls. I bought a 2nd Good Music Stand for a Friend It’s a solid music stand. I bought it on Facebook Marketplace for Tom G. when he comes over to jam in … Continue reading
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Tagged music stand for bass, music stand for guitar, music stands, two music stands
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Dean MLX Trade for Squier Telecaster and Cort Action DLX V Bass Guitar
Is it a good trade? Hope so. Dean MLX is a Lovely Art Object Even my almost 5 year old grandson agrees. “Opa, that guitar looks pretty.” – Grandson He is absolutely correct. The Dean MLX is both pretty and … Continue reading