geoff_hartwell

I’m sure it’s got a distinctive serial number- if you have it post it- but you might not have archived it, haha. There are some really knowledgeable and resourceful dudes here. I hope you find what you’re looking for. 🤘😁

Uh, no idea what that's all about... I didn't pm anyone, and I have no idea how you would get that, but whatever. I already have one of these so I was just bumping a good guitar at a good price. Again, Good Luck With the Sale.

Lost in Translation, Haha. The BEST recording-rhythm-tracks guitar, and a hell of a plank. GLWS. Do I hear $651? GH

There's a newer planet waves one in the NS series. Same series as the ratchet clip one, but with a spring clip and extension for positioning. It's as accurate, but easier to swap from guitar, to banjo, to mandolin, to lapsteel.... Definitely fit a classical headstock. I definitely recommend it. ...On another note, do you guys find headstock tuners to read the note better at the 12th fret harmonic?

Interesting stuff for sure! The 5 pentatonic boxes are also actually modes - a scale form starting on each successive note. I find it's best to think of these things in two ways - 1) as a continuation - the next "form" of a scale in the same key, and 2) as "modes". Meaning, 1) if you are given an A major context, you can use all of the forms of A maj pentatonic up and down the neck as continuations of the original position. This is obviously great for expanding your reach on the neck. Likewise, you can use all of the modal forms or FINGERINGS as continuations of the A maj scale. The 2nd way of thinking is more about treating each mode as a totally separate scale; as different as Major (Ionian) and Natural Minor (Aeolian). They both contain the same exact notes, but their harmonic content is very different in terms of their chords - Major= I, ii, iii, IV, V, vi, viidim and Minor=i, iidim, III, iv, v, VI, VII. This is especially important to learn with all of the diatonic modes, so that when you are faced with a minor i chord and a major IV chord for example, a la "Oye Como Va" starting from Am, you know immediately that you are dealing with Dorian; You have all of the minor pentatonic boxes in Am pentatonic, and all of the "forms" of G major, but need to know where all of your A notes are, and your basic Dorian patterns for a "home base". It is comforting that there are only as many forms/modes as there are notes or starting points. Five notes in pentatonic, 5 forms. 7 notes in diatonic scales, 7 modal forms, 7 different chord sequences. Totally manageable. But I seriously suggest one goes case by case in order of usefulness. For example, you're not gonna find yourself in a lot of "Locrian" jams (hopefully... haha), but after Ionian and Aeolian, you should become familiar with Mixolydian (an altered major scale - maj scale with flat 7) and Dorian (altered minor - nat minor with maj 6). Then Lydian (another altered major scale with #4) and Phrygian (min with flat 2). I learned to do this by analyzing tons of songs I already knew in terms of roman numerals. They're all just major, minor chords and 7th chords. I was really surprised to find that the Police and King's X, The Stones and the Allman Brothers all used different modal progressions, but I learned a ton about using them with this context. Extra credit - Now, if the scales are altered you get 7 MORE different modes. For example A harmonic minor is different from Nat minor because it's spelled A, B, C, D, E, F, G#. Since the G# is altered you get 7 harmonic minor modes that are different from the diatonic ones. And different chords that go with. Same goes for Melodic Minor - 7 more modes. So you've got 7 diatonic modes, 7 melodic minor modes, and 7 harmonic minor modes. But the 5 basic pentatonic boxes are applicable for all cases!

Totes. Time and money well spent. Gotta do something to run out the clock. I'd like a chest rug? for here...

I have a sustain block vector with a neck repair that's been stripped... Needs your resurrecting touch, and possibly Stike's finishing touch? Please email me at geoffhartwell@geoffhartwell.com at your earliest convenience. Geoff

No wonder I've never been able to figure the blinkin' thing out! I've mucked through with a 'stache for decades. But you can get the occasional surprise, no doubt. Haha! For me it was tear-and-whimper-inducing to slide across and rip out several hairs. MAN! That smarts!!!

Start with an "A" harp (special 20, etc is great - not that important at first) and the Jerry Portnoy Blues Harp Master Class. I've seen unbelievable changes in casual players who've used this, and become killin players. It's a method taught by the player from Muddy Waters' and Eric Clapton's bands. Designed so you don't have to read any music or tablature, and you just listen to the track and play examples. Starts butt-simple and gets effective immediately. If you email me, I'll send you mp3s of the first disc. I guarantee you'll be hooked. geoffhartwell@geoffhartwell.com Oh, and if you have a mustache, get rid of it first...

Say no more. The master of the "wow" brief solo. I'd say the one from "Shake it Up" says more in eight bars than most players do in 32. Fuckin A. "Just What I Needed" anyone? edited to add: Killer fingerpicking on "My Best Friend's Girl" - an anti-solo. Trooth.

Here's to 94 more! Much Love Bro

The power block is a great backup fo shizzle. I happen to also prefer solid state amps for my primary use (Roland JC). I'm sure this will be an unpopular opinion, but I've used a roland micro cube direct into the PA (with my same pedals in front) set to the roland JC model and LOVED it. Small Mackie mixer, and JBL Eon mains and monitors. I use it on acoustic gigs weekly - Duotone acoustic into a loopstation direct to board, and electric pickups into the micro cube direct using the aux out. In that situation, I'm not crazy about their "classic" (marshall) and fender sims, but it's actually a killer 90-second-setup-rig, and it works great. In an electric situation (drummer, etc) using my regular pedals into the microcube-then-into-the-board has been surprisingly satisfying. I have to admit I love telling inquirers on a set break that it's a $60 practice amp. In those situations it definitely helps keep the overall volume at a great level in a small place, being able to hear myself clearly through the floor monitor. And it's the size of a lunchbox. And it's red. Seriously, try it.

+100. Mall, shopping center, etc during daylight, and consider bringing a friend who you can buy off with a slice of pizza If it's not bulky (in my case it was a used iPod) consider a bar/club where you know the owners/bartenders, on afternoon where you can hang for a bit. In any case, it's nice to be in public and have some backup.

Dude... DUDE! That Final Cut solo patch is the bomb. A very underrated tune, but such a great one. From one Floyd fanatic to another, I salute you! Now can you post patches for Shine On, and Sorrow, and... and... Keep 'em comin! GH

Ben, I have an RP355 too which I find pretty cool and I'm just starting to work with the X edit software. Do you have your Floyd patches etc posted somewhere? I'd love to check those out.

Pardon HHB - you mean the HD into a clean amp setting, yes? Not just clean amps on the HD? edited to add: Where the hell is Ben?! C'mon burningyen! Are your ears burning? GH

This is all great info. I've been a big fan of the Line 6 stuff (particularly their fx), and even the Digitech modelers. Now thinking seriously about the Axe FX 2, but gather that there are some crazy hoops to jump through, a lengthy wait, and difficulty in finding a liquid foot jr or pro... What's the skinny?

I believe it comes on the late standard 11-hole pickguard, so you'll probably need to transfer it to another for a Daytona.

+1 for the DG EMGs. I have a set in a red strat that I use for the gilmour stuff, and I actually built a black one as well (with the clapton boost in it) for comparison. The DG-20 set is really killer for all the reasons stated above. And if you're also a GIlmour fanatic you can be comforted by the fact that Commander GIlmour himself still uses the original red strat with the DG-20 set in it for "Shine On" and other staples live. GH

This place is full of folks whose lives are better as a result of the presumption of good will here, myself included. I can't say much for raffles (or waffles...) but one of my students lives was changed by a spontaneous fund raising here, and there are a million other stories on the board. There's a lot of heart here and a lot of class. Maybe it's an opportunity to take some rain and make some rainbows. Geoff

Christmas in May came early!

Woah. Admins - why is this person still a member of this forum? Can you please weigh in on the "Special Olympics-post" issue? I don't comment on silly pissing contests, and it's clear that delusional sociopathology is tolerated, but straight-up prejudice? I'm actually surprised that there is no regulation from the Admins on this matter. Respectfully yours, GH

Hahaha! GH

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Jeff Beck? ....Anyone? And not for nothin', but Michael Lee Firkins has some killin' moves. GH