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I don't know why you bother.
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Bro. Larry,
Peerless is a family owned and operated company in Korea. They make very high quality instruments and are very reasonably priced.
My Monarch 16 is absolutely gorgeous. It is unique because it was designed by Lou Del Rosso, the owner of Guitars-n-Jazz in Summit, New Jersey and is only available from Guitars-n-Jazz. Like many Jazz guitars, only has one pickup in the neck position. Interestingly, it is a mini-humbucker and remains stock. The tone is so beautiful that I have not felt the need to upgrade. I have no idea what brand of pickup it is.
I can unhesitatimgly recommend Peerless guitars. They are beautifully crafted, with tone and playability rivaling the best (and more expensive) instruments available. They are highly respected on the JGF and I would buy another Peerless in a heartbeat.
I'm guessing that you're thinking about the Conti guitars which are made by Peerless. IMO, an excellent choice.
Let me know if you have more questions.
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Bro. Larry,
I kinda'wish I could afford a new instrument, but everything I want is $1300-1800 and that expenditure would only buy "different" not "better". I DON'T NEED ANY MORE GUITARS! I would be spending money for no other reason than to spend money. I am very happy with my guitars.
I think I can hear my Peerless Monarch 16 calling to me from a guitar stand across the room. I'm gonna'go play now. I believe that when I "play", I play stuff I already know. When I "practice", I work on stuff I can't play.
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Surfergirl,
Thanks for the heads-up, but I can't pull the trigger right now. I have to buy a new computer. I am doing everything from my phone and although convenient, it's also a PIA. My birthday is in July and that's when I'll pull the trigger.
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Bro. Larry,
Yeah, love Texas Swing, Rockabilly and of course 30's & 40's Swing Jazz.
I'm excited about learning some new music. The Truefire membership is going to be my 70th b'day present to myself. I'm certain that some of those 140 Jazz courses will benefit me.
I thought about acquiring a new instrument, but truthfully, I don't need any more guitars. I am a Jazz and Blues player and my little collection will handle both genres with ease.
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SMH is a very interesting concept of which I was previously unaware.
You taught me something, Doc. Thanks!
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@Caev,
That's exactly the methodology I use to learn new music. First, I listen to as many recordings of the tune as I can find. I want to hear what other artists think. I steal some ideas. Then, I learn an arrangement from a chart. Then, I'll memorize it and finally, I'll incorporate the ideas I stole and add some of my own ideas. It is important to sound like you, rather than someone else when playing Jazz and Blues.
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Bro. Larry,
The main requirement for a computer is that my hard drive contains a multitude of important WORD documents like my resume, DD214 etc., as well as several musical charts two of which I paid to have created for me. These documents are very important to me.
Thank you for the kind compliment, but I stopped teaching and performing about 5 years ago. I now play solely for my own enjoyment and to feed my musical "soul".
I come to this forum and the JGF to "hang out" with other musicians. If I can offer information that will benefit others, I am happy to do so. However, it is not my intention to be pedantic or to set myself up as some sort of "expert".As a matter of fact, I am considering purchasing a one year membership to Truefire for $200. They boast 140 Jazz courses and I can continue learning without spending $50/hour for private instruction. I might even take a "Rockabilly" course or two and get into some "Texas Swing". I am a student of the guitar.
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Yes. I guess I didn't explain. I was discussing playing the A minor Pentatonic over a Blues in A Major. In that instance, the V7 chord would be E7. I was thinking about resolving to the Major 3rd tone of the E7 (G#) rather than the root (E) or the b7 (D). Also, resolving the I chord (A) to the Major 3rd (C#) rather than the predictable Root (A). You can get a nice bluesy sound by bending the b3 © into the C#. Sorry. I should have mentioned that.
In my defense, I should mention that I still have not replaced my dead computer, so I am posting from my phone. I hate typing with my thumb, so I'm trying to keep my comments short. You know, I can do almost everything from my phone, but still need a damn computer for the rest.
BTW. I do NOT consider myself a teacher and certainly not a master
I'm a guitarist, just like you and everyone else on this forum. I also belong to the Jazz Guitar Forum and there are numerous members whose expertise and abilities are light years ahead of mine.
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I can see that Fred. Playing blues in E minor the Major G does make sense.
G# .
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When playing Blues i ,often resolve to the major 3rd.
The Picardy third.
Exactly! Sounds great!
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I use 7ths and 9ths all the time. I find that they work just fine in major and minor keys. Will often use a 7th to resolve the 5 in a minor 12 bar run. Extremely versatile!
When playing Blues i ,often resolve to the major 3rd.
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Thanks, gents. I try to make a positive contribution to any thread I participate in.
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I use tons of 7ths through entire tunes...I abuse 7ths, 9ths and 6ths (13ths) too! They add a ton of color. I will use them in minor keys as well...I love 7th's!
As usual, I concur with Bro. Larry. Playing 9ths, 11ths and 13ths add color and interest to your harmonies as well as offering melodic opportunities.
They are called "dominant extensions". It is important to mention that there is only one dominant chord in the harmonized scale- the V7. This holds true whether your playing in "Tertian" (harmony in thirds,) or "extended" (harmony in 7ths) harmony.
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Beautiful music, beautifully played.
This is what I mean when I talk about "Technique in the service of music". That beautiful, clear tone is a result of technical excellence.
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Very well played!
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Pay attention to Musician's Friend, as they seem to blowing this line of pedals out in their deal of the day. Got it for $89... a friend succumbed to the delay for $135 a few weeks ago, and the day before this one came up it was the deal again for $115 (he was pretty pissed).
Tell your friend to call MF Customer Service. If he is within the 45 day return period I'm fairly certain they'll honor the deal.
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Hey Myles,
Thanks so much for the expert advice. Regards.
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Hey Myles,
If you read the forum posts, you are probably aware that I just scored an Ampeg GVT15-112.
Like most players, I seek the "Jazz Holy Grail of Tone". I want a tone that is:
1. CLEAN!!!
2. Smooth
3. Liquid
4. Mellow
The tubes in the amp are as follows:
2-6V6
2-12AX7
Could you make any recommendations regarding tube substitutions that would contribute to achieving that tone?
Thanks for your help.
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If you play cool, you are cool.
Tubes are not going to change the basic character of the amp and the amp is a bit underpowered for jazz for most, better suited to blues or crunch.
You need more clean headroom. Try a 5751 in V1 and/or a 12AT7 in V2.
This will never be a clean amp other than at very low levels.
Myles,
Thanks for getting back to me. I just need clean tone at "living room" levels. Thanks for the advice. So, you prefer the AT7 over the AY7 that Caevan recommended?
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Hey Myles,
If you read the forum posts, you are probably aware that I just scored an Ampeg GVT15-112.
Like most players, I seek the "Jazz Holy Grail of Tone". I want a tone that is:
1. CLEAN!!!
2. Smooth
3. Liquid
4. Mellow
The tubes in the amp are as follows:
2-6V6
2-12AX7
Could you make any recommendations regarding tube substitutions that would contribute to achieving that tone?
Thanks for your help.
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If you play cool, you are cool.
7ths Chords
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Yea. I love the beautiful, complex tone of a hollow body archtop too.
Man, you're going top shelf! I thought you were looking at the "Entrada". Is the "Heirloom" pressed or carved? I feel confident that you are going to love your Peerless. They really do make fine guitars.
Looking forward to reading your first impressions.
BTW: My Monarch 16 is also solid wood (Spruce/Maple) pressed, not carved. GORGEOUS ARCHTOP!!!
P.S. What kind (brand, set) of strings are you playing? I've been playing D'Addario EPN115 Pure Nickel 11-48 on my hollow bodies add D'Addario EXL115w 11-49 wound 3rd on my Sheraton.