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Blues Music

There is something about the voice and soul of an acoustic, homemade guitar that feels like a musical time machine for me. This small cigar box guitar, with a ... source

BLUES SLIDE GUITAR • One Hour of Slide Guitar on the Resonator

BLUES SLIDE GUITAR • One Hour of Slide Guitar on the Resonator

Blues Music

I've had this melody kickin' around in my head.. a blend of gospel, country, and delta blues that just feels like the south. The resonator and bottleneck slide are ... source

Something Queer Is Afoot at PG

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Several years ago an article about British author Mark Haddon (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) made the case that art should make us uncomfortable. I bookmarked the piece, thinking it would be good column fodder, but the time never felt right to go there till a recent letter from a PG reader declared...

HEAVY DELTA BLUES

10th June 2021

Blues Music

#resonator #blues #guitar #justinjohnson #acoustic #electric #deltablues. source

“DOWN SOUTH RAMBLE” • Delta Blues Slide Guitar

“DOWN SOUTH RAMBLE” • Delta Blues Slide Guitar

Blues Music

I just picked up this Gretsch “Honey Dipper” resonator.. it's smooth like butter, but barks like a pit bull. The rhythm & vibe of this tune reminds me of cruisin' the ... source

"SKINNY DIPPIN'" • Back Porch Blues Guitar Fingerpicking

"SKINNY DIPPIN'" • Back Porch Blues Guitar Fingerpicking

Blues Music

It's been a while since I tuned up the old Mystery Resonator, so I dusted her off, and took her for a spin today with a little laid-back fingerstyle slide blues. source

ZZ Top’s LA GRANGE on the Double-Neck Guitar

10th June 2021

ZZ Top’s LA GRANGE on the Double-Neck Guitar

Blues Music

#zztop #doubleneckguitar #lagrange #texas #justinjohnson. source

Ask the Expert: Is There a Correct Way to Position a Saddle on an Acoustic Guitar?

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From the July/August 2021 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Martin KeithWhat is the correct formula for placing a bridge/saddle on an acoustic guitar? —Marc Lucas, via emailThis is a good and very timely question—I was just involved in a discussion with a few other builder/repair people about a brand-new guitar whose saddle was placed in a puzzling spot. In order for the...

FUNKY SWAMP BLUES on the 3-String Shovel Guitar | Justin Johnson

10th June 2021