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It’s Time for Your 2011 Guitar Resolutions

23 December 2010

It’s that time of year again. It’s the time of year when we all try to take a step back, look at what we’ve done over the past year and, more importantly, look at what we have not done. This is is the time of year when we mentally prepare ourselves by assembling a list [...]

Japan Report: Part 1 – Japan Loves Guitar More Than We Do!

20 December 2010

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So I’m finally back from my trip, and all I can really say to start things off is that Japan loves guitar more than we do. Much more. I mean, WAAAAAAY more.

Vacation Time!

24 November 2010

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Surely I must be kidding, right? Well, no. I realize that I’ve been a bit sparse in the posting lately, but I’ve had this trip (to Japan) planned for a year now. I’m lucky enough that my employment situation – now resolved, thank you very much – did not have an adverse effect. So, I’m [...]

In a Rut? Steal Someone Else’s Song!

16 November 2010

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There you are, for a few days, a week or two, or perhaps a month or more. You’ve tried and tried and tried, but no matter what you try – all of the great Fretterverse advice you’ve taken and given a shot – you just can’t get out of the rut. It’s a terrible feeling, [...]

And… We’re (Almost) Back!

27 October 2010

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Yes, things are starting to settle down here finally. It’s been a crazy month to say the least. I can’t quite give all of the details away yet, but I’m definitely getting back to a normal routine and will be posting again VERY soon. I don’t know if I’ll be able to post 4-5 days [...]

Where the frak have you been?

7 October 2010

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So I know you’re all wondering, and quite frankly I’ve been wondering when I’d be able to get back on here. Fretterverse had been having such a good run; to come to screeching halt for a week certainly wasn’t what I had in mind. First and foremost I must apologize. I absolutely love writing a [...]

Five Reasons Why You Need to Know Some Fingerpicking

28 September 2010

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With obvious exceptions, there seems to be a distinct separation between those who pick and those who don’t. Classical guitarists use their fingers exclusively, whereas most rock/metal guitarists pretty much only use picks. Jazz, country, and blues players seem to be the most versatile in their use of both styles to achieve the sound they [...]

Intonation is King

27 September 2010

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I think we can all agree that there’s nothing worse than an out-of-tune guitar. When the dogs in your neighborhood start singing along to your jam, it’s time to rethink things a bit. Not tuning your guitar is certainly one cause, but that can be easily rectified by, well, tuning the darn thing. Having your [...]

Sick Day

21 September 2010

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Sorry, everyone, I’m sick today. I think Allstate put a voodoo curse on me from yesterday’s post. I’m in no condition to be witty, intelligent, wise, or funny, so unfortunately I’m going to forgo today’s post. I hope you can understand, and I apologize to the Fretheads. Hopefully, I will feel better tomorrow and can [...]

Dear Allstate, Kiss My Ass!

20 September 2010

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Ladies and gentlemen, I must apologize. I know that Fretterverse is a guitar blog, and those of you who are loyal Fretheads come here because there is something about how and what I write about that interests you. For that I am deeply grateful and I truly appreciate your support and helping to build the [...]