Lessons
Guitar Tunings
Standard Tuning [gtdb tuner=”eadgbe”] Open G [gtdb tuner=”dgdgbd”] Drop D [gtdb tuner=”dadgbe”] DADGAD (Kashmir) [gtdb tuner=”dadgad” strummer=”1″]
Month: February 2021
Gear
Dr Watson Lion Tamer for Fender & Peavey Blues Amps
The Dr Watson Lion Tamer came to me by accident at a time that helped me avert great personal tragedy. No, it doesn’t treat any serious illness or brace a sprained wrist. It saves your personal relationship with my coveted amp, which I love to hate. Note: For any purchases 
Gear
Building a Partscaster: A Great Father and Son Project
After my son got his new Gretsch, he spent the following week amplifier hunting. He was determined to get a VOX AC30, but settled for a Fender Blues Junior III. A sudden urge for another guitar – early signs of guitar acquisition syndrome In no time, he realized he needed
Gear
Gretsch G5227T Special Edition Electromatic Double Jet BT with Bigsby
The Dilemma: To buy or not to buy another guitar (based on a photo) My son called me in a panic a few days before Christmas. He saw an amazing guitar that he felt compelled to acquire (this may be the start of his GAS). I reminded him that it
Guitar Repair
Is it OK to Drill Replacement Pickguard Holes on a Danelectro ‘59 12-String?
No, it isn’t ok to drill holes in someone else’s guitar. This is unless they specifically authorize you to do so, whether it be for a repair or an improvement. If you’re the owner, do what you want, but be informed that your expensive vintage guitar may no longer be