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Purchasing a Hohner HW300 Guitar – A “Poor Man’s” Martin
Actually, I purchased a Hohner HW300G TB guitar. For background info read Is the Hohner HW300 a “Poor Man’s” Martin D15M ? Finding the Truth about the Hohner HW300 Series After 36 hours of too much research and ChatGPT I … Continue reading
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Tagged Hohner HW300, Hohner HW300G TB, Mahogany Hohner, Martin DMo-15M, Poor Man's Martin
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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
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Tagged Hohner HW300, Hohner HW300CM, Hohner HW300G, Martin D15M
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Tagged Ibanez V70CE, lower action on acoustic, lower guitar action
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Leo Jaymz 2025 Popcaster Telecaster Review
Here’s my 2025 Popcaster tele in all her beauty. Unpacking the Popmaster and Initial Impressions Yes, I had high hopes for my Leo Jaymz Popmaster until I plugged it into my various amps. My Leo Jaymz Blue Popmaster is Gorgeous, … 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