I dont play blues - Im into classical and metal but I found something I thought is so good for playing blues I should tell people about it. Ive been playing the guitar with 4 strings tuned to fifth intervals like the violin - I tune mine to AEBF# ( the low A is the same as the A string on a "normal" guitar - the F# is 2 1/2 steps above the high E on the high E string at the 24th fret - I was using 5 strings tuned to DAEBF# but I like 4 strings for reasons that would take too long to explain here - alot of people use 6 strings tuned CGDAEG - thats called "new standard tuning" - Robert Fripp has been using that for alot of years ) - I like the 4 note per string diatonic scales cuz you can use alternate with inside string changes most of the time, you can still do 3 note patterns with position changing - their hard to play straight up and down the strings but their good for music cuz they make alot of options for fingerings, and I like the 2 note per string arpeggio fingerings cuz I can play them with hammer ons and pull offs. I started thinking maybe blues players would like this alot cuz you get 3 note per string pentatonic scales in each position that are easier to play fast than the 2 note per string fingerings in standard tuning and you can do wide vibrato on the highest string by pulling down instead of pushing up if you use only 4 or 5 strings and leave the high E place empty cuz you can use 4 strings and get almost as many notes as the guitar usually has or you can use 5 strings and have more notes than the guitar usually has. I like that cuz I can imitate a violin more with easy vibrato on every note - the violin is my favorite instrument - so its like a toy violin thats easier to play fast! I play 24 fret guitars so I can also tune that to EBF#C# and I have all of the same notes a fender stratocaster has if I play with other people. Its not as good for large chords though ( ? - I guess its not good for chords - I havent tried to play chords that way much cuz I dont usually play chords ) - not everyone would like it. And some keys are easier to play in than others ( like the violin ). Those are the only 2 "bad" things I know of about it right now.

Has there been anyone that once they installed these tuning keys and they were locking style didn't actually lock, or how do I use them correctly

I wanto to learn Gilmour's solo from Comfortably Numb.
Usually I don't like to copy other guitarists' solos note for note but certain songs, such as this one and others e.g. Stairway to heaven, Honky Tonk Women seem to lose something if the guy covering it does his own solo even if the new solo is hot and blistering and better that the original. I'd like to find out what setup Gilmore used (amps/guitar/pups/pedals etc) when he recorded it so I can get as close as possible to that spine tingleing tone he achieves.
I'd appreciate it if someone could put me onto a site which has this info.
Thanks.

We are looking to hire 2-3 guitar players, a bass player, and a drummer for a rock and roll tour this summer (2002) for the months of June and July.

We are currently accepting applications from interested parties.

You must have a good look and be a very good, very professional musician.

This is a paying tour and all expenses are covered (including hotel, gas, and a food allowance along with a nice salary).

If all goes well we will be scheduling more tour dates to follow this summer tour schedule.

The music is Matchbox 20 meets the Gin Blossoms, meets Lisa Loeb and Nine Stories, meets Radiohead. Basically radio hit type of music.

If you are interested please send a detailed e-mail including all of your contact information to [email protected] and someone will get back with you to take the next step.

You must be willing to submit a nice demo CD, show a professional playing history, and be able to sing backup harmonies.

You must also be willing to be in Cleveland by the end of March for a strong pre-tour rehearsal schedule that will begin at the beginning of April.

You will not be paid for the months of April and May, only when on tour so please be prepared.

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i have an acoustic 6 string.. a jasmine by takamine model # S-35-sk an eletric 6 string gibson model #81130550 and an acoustic 6 string johnson "dreadnaught" model #jg-620-cb. i am looking to find out the values of these three pieces and any other info i can get. if any-one can help please post here or email me at [email protected] thanks

Hi! I play a block of wood also known as a Squier Strat, and I left it in the car last week (it wouldn't fit on the plane). It was kinda cold while I was gone. Now I'm back, and the strings are very buzzy. What happened? Also, what do I need to do to fix it? Would appreciate your help, thanks!

mike

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