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Thanks for the info, CG ...
I've always used the same D'Addario Pro Arte's that you mention, and especially like how their composite G-string smooths out the sound transition from the wound strings to the pure nylon ones. I have never tried LaBella's, but they definitely sound like an option for the next change.
Much obliged!
It was 43 years ago today that LZ went to #1 in the U.K. charts with what is (IMHO) their absolutely best album "Physical Graffitti". Tracks such as "Kashmir", "The Wanton Song", "In My Time of Dying", "The Rover", and "In The Light" are some of my favorite Zep tunes. The Doobie Brothers' "Black Water" also went #1 that day. When I read about these milestones, I felt very very old ... like this guy:
I was surprised that it has been so long from my last post. No excuse really they would all sound lame.
I have moderated a bit in the Songwriting section but it seems to have gone unnoticed.
Anyway I do lurk most days and will do so in the future.
ark
Great to hear from you, Arkady1
I'm a big fan of your ambient music, and check in on your site from time to time just to listen. Are you working on any new projects these days?
Here are two different bluegrass versions of "Papa Was a Rolling Stone", which really work well:
Farm Strong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMMktDw6RDg
Wow ...
That's a lotta dough for a harp. I didn't realize they cost that much, and then adding the lesson costs. Aside of that, I would expect it would a full day's job to replace the strings on one and tune it.
The I got to thinking about what I could buy for $10,000 in the guitar world. It would just about get me a Gibson Les Paul Alex Lifeson Axxess and a Marshall JVM100 head with 4x12 slant-back cabinet. So ... I'll just crawl back into my dream world. 
Nicely done, Graham ... and so good to hear from you! I was curious about your drums and bass ... a Digitech Trio?
Jethro Tull "Song for Jeffrey" BBC TV, 1968
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNvOlyf-JAw
Here's a real oddity, from a film produced by The Rolling Stones for a broadcast called "Rock & Roll Circus". To start off, we have a very young Mick Jagger introducing them. This is 3/4's of the original Tull lineup with, of course, Ian Anderson (vocals, flute), Glenn Cornick (bass) and Clive Bunker (drums). Guitarist Mick Abrahams had just left the band. During the brief interval before Martin Barre came aboard, we're seeing Tony Iommi here on guitar for his only "live" performance with Tull. Lots of interesting history here, and a really great song to wrap it up in.
Here are twin sisters Camille & Kennerly Kitt doing a harp duet of Aerosmith's "Dream On" ... and it really works / wroks:
That'swhere my garage went ... gotcha!!! 
Reading through the above posts, and having been sober since 1979, it's probably just as well I'm too far away to attend. I hope every can get some music into the packed agenda.
NIck Johnson "Yeah, But Where's the Melody" (original)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tj1bu5Pi7I
A new artist for this week's Flying Fingers ... Wyoming's Nick Johnson. A former rock / metal guitarist, Nick tries his hand at fingerstyle, and his latest release (Diversion) is a superb album.
Nice contribution, Badeye ... thank-you. His fingers literally dance on those keys!
This is where I have to Quote Shakespeare in Hamlet. As Hamlet said. TUBEY or not TUBEY. I had to do that.
Dang!!! That's the corniest pun I've ever read ... wish I'd thought of it!
The Band Geeks have hit a home run with this version of Boston's "More Than a Feeling" ... terrific vocalist!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4g6H4Hxr6Q
(NOTE: Please excuse his expletive at around 0:50)
And I had to throw in their spot-on version of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody"
Not only can Mr. Collins make magic with his Tele, that brass section really warmed up a snowy evening ... you sure can pick 'em!
I look for how much room it will take up in my house. Other factors, where I am going to put it.
Got a great chuckle out of your post, JJJ ... they say that half the battle with any addiction is recognizing it in the first place. You appear to be blowing that theory out of the water.
Great clipping, Neo ... who wouldn't want to share a stage with groups called "Clairvoyant" and "Freakshow"? I think your Chordie handle "Neophytte" would have blended right in. Terrific memories for you, I'm sure.
Mostly Autumn "Heroes Never Die" Cambridge, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W293upLR3V0
"HND" has become a staple of Mostly Autumn shows, since first being released in 1998 on their debut album "For All We Shared". The whole album reveals an exceptional maturity both musically and lyrically, especially for a group just starting out. It was even self-produced by singer / guitarist Bryan Josh. He's professed fan of David Gilmour's, and one can easily recognize a lot of similarities in style. Many wondered how the group would carry on following the departure of talented vocalist Heather Findlay in 2009, but Bryan's wife Olivia Sparnenn has met the challenge very capably, with her powerful voice and stage presence. I've been enjoying this group for well over 10 years, and hope you enjoy this selection.
I think Dirty Ed may be the only one of us who has a requirement that the guitar has to fit in a dry bag. That's awesome.
That is incredibly awesome! Once I get the kayaks loaded down for a weekend fishing / camping trip with some buddies, I really don't know where a guitar would go. I've taken a mouth-organ (aka "harp") before, but I'm not very good with one so it doesn't last more than few minutes.
Here's a great introductory video on scales from Justin Sandercoe's online lessons site. This lesson will start you on some foundation stuff for doing blues & rock improvisation, by understanding which notes go together, and which ones don't ... easiest to follow I know of:
Sting & The Police "Every Breath You Take" (arranged & performed by Alexandr Misko)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0tq85QiHGc
Lots of intricate technique being used here ... retuning using both the Spider capo and pegs, touch harmonics, palm-muting the lower strings, soft percussive elements, etc. Outside of all that, it's a beautiful arrangement of a terrific tune ... sounds awesome.
I like the "Cat's Tongue Brain Picks" in 0.73 ... the rough surface makes them easier to hang on to than a smooth pick. I'll sometimes use a felt ukelele pick on the bass guitar. For a tiny thing, they sure make a difference.
When using fingers to pick with, I just use the fingertip pads of my "picking" hand, as CG suggests. I've tried growing my own nails (cracks, breaks, hangnails, etc.) and tried various artificial picks. I've found that if I can't feel the strings, I can't finger pick smoothly. A lot of the folk using fingernails get artificial ones put on (like gels or acrylics) which I haven't tried. I've tried using a thumb pick only, and that's been a bit better.
Whatever a person uses, it probably would take lots of practice to get used to one method.
Interesting and sounds great on the video but I could install four K&K Minis for the price of one of the "pro" Meridian models. I wonder if the mic can also pick up vocals while playing.
DE
That's good point, Doug ... except that if the Meridian works, it's easily moved from one guitar to another, so one unit would cover all guitars. I don't know about the vocal issue you raise. I guess I gotta find one somewhere and try out to be sure ... as usual.
Great question, CG ... here's my own list of must have's for an acoustic guitar:
1) All-solid-wood... laminates don't resonate overtones the way solid woods do
2) Wide nut ... my large hands and thick fingers won't handle anything less than a 1.75" nut
3) I prefer a flatter 14" radius neck to a 12" radius
4) Ebony does make a better fretboard than rosewood (harder = more sustain, less dampening)
5) Cedar top on a classical ... Engleman / Adirondack / Sitka spruce top on a steel string (in that order of preference)
6) Solid build quality throughout
The price has to equate with the true value, which is why I usually shy away from "big name" brands. It doesn't matter to me if a famous guitarist endorses a particular brand (they're paid to do that), or if they have a slick marketing campaign, both of which costs will have to be built into the price.
How it sounds and how it feels will usually line up where I want them, if 1 thru 6 are in place.
Is anyone here familiar with K&K's "Meridian" acoustic guitar microphone?
http://kksound.com/products/meridian.php
I've yet to hear an acoustic guitar pickup that sounded like a real acoustic guitar, and regular microphones dictate that a person sit in one place for consistent sound. I put a K&K "Pure Mini" system in a Larrivee I had and sold (on MKM's advice) which sounded quite good, but something like this could move from one guitar to another.
Any experience with these?
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