Thanks for highlighting the viewer's question about dealing with hand injuries and the after affects. Hand injuries can make things really tough, but they can also be a part of creating your own unique style. Django Reinhardt is probably the most famous example of this. Follow a devastating injury due to a fire, Django, playing with just two fingers, was able to master his instrument and create a style that has influenced thousands of (jazz) players for decades. I damaged my pinky on my left hand 40 years ago. Painful at first, I figured a path to continue my playing. Keep the faith.
Hi Tony and Noah, first off, thank you for doing what you do. I've been playing for several decades, but for the vast majority of that time, I've played electric guitars almost exclusively. The past 7 or 8 months of watching A.T. has motivated me to play more acoustic guitar in doing so I've been able to make significant progress in my playing. The thing that has always eluded me has been finger picking. Over the 56 years of my life, I,ve managed to fold, spindle, and mutilate my fingers and hands on multiple occasions. Because of this, I always thought finger picking would always be something I could only dream of. I recently went back and watched one of your short lessons on finger picking with the intent of at least making a small bit of progress. The problem has always been my thumb, and the one thing I could never get was alternating between the low E and D strings on a G chorded chord, for example. I,m not too bad with a pick, but making the individual fingers do what I want them to do is a whole different story. I'm not one to give up on things, but I must admit, I was getting pretty discouraged. This is where it gets good. NO #SMALLWIN HERE! For me, THIS IS HUGE! Today, for no apparent reason, I picked up my Breadlove to spend a few precious minutes playing. Lately, I have gotten in the habit of always starting without a pick, just because I refuse to give up. The next thing I knew, everything just kind of clicked. I didn't even realize I was doing it, at first. I was just noodling. Then, suddenly, It hit me. I'M DOING IT!!! It's not exactly smooth, but I'm doing it. I couldn't be happier right now, and I have you and all the fine people at Acoustic Life to thank for it. MY financial situation has kept me from signing up for TAC, but today, I made the decision that as soon as I can, I will. Acoustic Tuesday, in and of itself, has not only fulfilled my need for guitar geekiness, but has vastly improved my playing ability. Thanks you to all of you from the bottom of my heart. Grumpy MIke Hollywood, FL.
Greetings from Tucson, AZ! Thanks, guys, for hearing the feedback and bringing the personal touch back to the show. You're maintaining a good balance of information and FUN!
Dan Fogelberg.. I am from Peoria Illinois, Dan's hometown. The reason I mention this is Dan's mother and father, Margaret and Larry Fogelberg babysat my older sister and I. They were very musical people. Larry being band director at a local school and Margaret being a pianist. Although I don't remember Dan my mom tells me when he was in town I would just listen to him play as long as he would allow me too. That would of been the Early 70's... I think that's where I get my passion for music , guitar playing, and song writing..... Thanks Fogelberg's.. Truly amazing people...
Noah, I have to agree with Tony about coffee, when I'm drinking it, I want to taste it. And please quit age shaming, I'm 60 and I can't stand weak coffee. My go to at the coffee stand is a triple shot in the dark, but mostly I just make a mug of stove top espresso...
Hello from Canada. Adrian's playing almost seems unreal, very cool. I said goodbye to a good friend, the first guitar I bought for myself, a Washburn classical. I gave it to a friend I am teaching to play who wants to play like Jose Feliciano. Thanks for producing these videos.
Noah - 60+ year olds here and we drink coffee like it is coffee. With real flavor. Can't see the bottom coffee. As for Tony's parents - well, for heavens sake they live in a place where they can be snowed in for weeks. They probably make their coffee weak so they can be sure it lasts until spring thaw. 😜☕️
This is in response to Jake Ruiz's question and dilemma regarding a non-working finger. I have a similar issue as you. You have a left ring fingertip that is unusable for guitar, I am actually missing my left index fingertip. (Was amputated in an accident) I didn't know what to do either. But, after considering various options, I simply switched my fingering technique. I use the remaining three fingertips to fret the strings, just shifting one finger to get the desired chords. And, barre chords have become more prominent. I have a natural barre finger now, and I use it more than I ever have. Not having that fingertip actually pushed me further into more advanced chords. That finger may not have a tip, but it can sure grip the guitar neck for any barre chord I need. And, check this out. Any chord played, can be played barred, and it sounds way better. I have actually progressed to a point better than I had been before the accident. Losing that fingertip actually resulted in my becoming a BETTER guitar player! So, I would suggest you don't make any major changes just yet. Just use your remaining three fingertips and start training them to take on additional tasks. I know we don't have exactly the same issue, but I do know this: Practice will get you everywhere you want to be. You can do it!
First, I think I better hang up my guitar especially watching Ayden make those barre chords like they are nothing. Glad you all had a good time at the concerts.
COFFEE(JO) OVER 60: Hey Tony and Noah, What a Great Geeky Show, as always! However I must say that there are those of us over 60 and Guitar Geeky who drink their JO to taste it. Not girly man flavored JO but Real Stout Coffe! In fact, I watched Acoustic Tuesday by late night, as I couldn't watch during the day and it was difficult as I worked to know I was missing one of the high points of the week. So I enjoyed the best Guitar Geek Show on line with a Fine Stout CuppaJO! Indeed, some visitors shy away from my JO saying it is too strong, loser girly people I say. Just to let you know. Love, Light, Peace and String Tickling! DaveyJO(Coffee) in Pa.
#SmallWin …. I'm Only A Beginner From Wellington, Somerset In The UK.... Just starting my 8th week, have bought myself a 2nd hand Electro/Acoustic but it needs a overhaul … Strings Etc... I Am replacing Coz :- Coz it looked badly worn, There were dips in the saddle where the strings were .... It was only plastic same as the nut was …. So I have replaced both with bone & also put on new strings , after giving the guitar a good spring clean .... So now am giving it a tune up & see how it goes …. Like I said it's Second Hand. Well …. Job Done, Sounds Great, No Buzz Or Vibrations 😀😀😀👍👍So now it's all done & dusted I'm Gonna call Her 'LADY LINDA' As the maker was Lindo Guitars Of Bristol, UK. About a fourty minute drive up the M5 Motorway, She was made in 2013 …. I have found the Date & It's Model HSSS-N …. While giving her a make over … It was to mark their 10th anniversary in 2013 …. Back, Sides, Neck & Headstock Are made of Mahogany, Top is Spruce, Fretboard & Bridge Made of Rosewood, £85.00 at auction on E-Bay …. Good Purchase I Think, apart from the Saddle, Nut & Strings She Is In Good Nick.😃😃
When you said Adrian Bellue, I thought you meant Adrian Belew, the legendary guitarist for King Crimson. I was watching the video of him playing and thought, wow he's reverse aging, plus he got all of his hair back. Amazing! On a guitar could make that happen. Then I saw the spelling and realized there are two Adrian B's in the world who are amazing players. That's cool! Three comments in a week - I'm exhausted.
Attention Jake Ruiz: re: your pinky finger problem. I posted about this on TAC very recently. By all means give left-handed a try. There's no particular reason why we use the dominant hand for picking; in fact a number of experts recommend the opposite. As it happens, my (adult) daughter took up guitar recently and I'm teaching her. She also has a permanent impairment of her left pinky, so she decided to switch to playing lefty. It took her NO TIME AT ALL to convert. Sure, she didn't have anything to unlearn, but still, I was amazed how easy it was. Your disability isn't going away, so you might want to try it as a more complete and permanent solution. She just restrung her guitar to left-handed and was away. Even though it's nylon strings and she'd never strung a guitar before, it took her maybe an hour. It's not a perfect solution, but she's not playing Carnegie Hall and it's more than good enough to get her going. She'll buy a guitar made for lefties when it suits her and her budget. Remember that a well cared-for guitar never decreases in value, so it's quite possible to sell your RH model and buy a LH version at little or no cost.
Greetings Tony and Noah from Gloucester, Va. My last new guitar day easily turned into a #smallwin shortly after. The guitar in question is a 2013 Samick Gold Rush D1 with a pearl white finish. I have been eyeing this model for years, and when Amazon had them listed for only 70 dollars, i knew it was the time to get it. It still blows my mind with how good it sounds. I plan on getting some bone bridge pins for it, but other than that, its perfect. Also, Deathwish Coffee has helped me through some really long days, but only drink one cup, or your heart WILL explode.
Howdy from CA. Thank you so much for mentioning High Country Snows by Dan Fogleberg. Like you it is THE record that got me hooked on Bluegrass music!!!
Whoo boy... Adrian Bellue or Adrian Belew (you know, the guy who played with Zappa, and Bowie, and King Crimson and...). Two great guitar players with the same (but not same) names. Pretty freaky. Got all excited that we were going electric.
after a few months of playing with my own alternate tuning (not due to having injuries, i just enjoy exploring the instrument), i got so used to it that i sometimes play in the 'alternate' way on a standard tuning guitar, then wonder why my open chords don't sound nice. but now i have 2 ways of playing guitar so i guess its also a #smallwin
🚩Feel ya about this! At the End of Learning I Just.. PLAY, NO THINKING. An Yes between learning+Fun I stop, get a beverage, then just Be Me on Guitar 👍
🚩 Sorry I have so much to say. But that guitarist you showed. . I've been Actually working on using my Guitar as a drum like sound. Whoa.. not easy, to jump back into strumming correctly. Cool working on it. No Fear!
HI FROM AUSTRALIA. Damian here. Firstly great episode, and I LOOOOOVE the fact you mention that you CAN be a metal head and still play acoustic guitar. 🤘 I have a question for you Tony, have you reviewed any AUS made guitars? E.g. Maton, Cole Clarke guitars? If so, what episode could I find the review? Outstanding show, great dudes (you too Noah) keep up the great work for guitar geeks everywhere. 👏👏👏
This is my first chance to comment in several weeks (aaah, work!), so a belated congratulations on 100 (and going) episodes! I have enjoyed every episode with Noah, Levi, and Matt! Just kidding! Tony, you are an awesome host! (Although with Matt's new glasses, it IS hard to tell you two apart!) Looking forward to Episode #200! Gadzooks, Noah: I'm 63, and my coffee is definitely NOT weak! Usually only drink 2-3 cups a day (can't handle much more); but, I like my coffee strong and fresh - let it sit for an hour, and you might as well toss it out. Oh, nice to hear someone pronounce Furch correctly (Czech sounds very similar to Russian)
Tony thanks for the Klos review and tell your son I am with him on the Bowie songs! Tell him to try some of the XTC songs as well, another great band from the 70-80's. The travel thing always kills me a little. First I only like small guitars so P-00. Putting the bridge too close to the waist can really choke off the response of the guitar. Making the Klos a 12fret would have really opened that guitar up a bit. I have the Furch Little Jane which is really nice travel guitar and packs into a 17" x 8" high padded back pack (including my music, bag of stuff [i.e. cords, picks, extra strings, capo's, IE monitors etc...], MacBook). But when I get to where ever it is I am going, I kinda wish I had my Preston Thompson Parlor 2 or my Waterloo WL-S Deluxe. BTW there is a cool video of Billy Strings and Molly up on the Preston Thompson site. What is that microphone system Billy is using? Thanks great show as alway, Gordon from Cincinnati.
Listening from Oakland, CA, as usual, and enjoying it hugely -- also as usual. A thought popped into my head in the midst of your future merch announcement... How about an Acoustic Life App?! Don't ask me what it would do (except, how about a guitar tuner, in addition to direct access to all things Acoustic Life, and maybe some kind of EQ sliders for a mobile phone's recording function? Or maybe something like this already exists for those enrolled in your lesson plans... just a thought...
I keep getting trigger finger in the middle finger on my fretting hand. I’ve had 2 shots but it keeps coming back. After doing some research I’m trying CBD Lotion. I’ll share how it goes. Stand by.
Hey Tony and Noah! Have you two ever thought about making an Acoustic Life app? This could make Acoustic Tuesday and the Acoustic Challenge grow as a dream for all of your subscribers of each! I love ❤️ both the Acoustic Tuesday Show and the Acoustic Challenge! Your futures will be amazing....
Here's a question? Why dont more people know and appreciate Davy Graham? Gave us DADGAD and some of the greatest folk and blues albums that came out of the 1960s...
From Columbia,SC. Wishing the best to all of us in the Guitar Geekdom!! Great advice, Tony. Adrian Bellue is AMAZING!! Thank you for a wonderful and informative hour well spent. Now, I have to go fix up another cup of my OWN death wish( my own blend) coffee!! Sir Noah, I want to taste MY coffee, DARK roast. I am 66yrs old. Hats off to you Tony and Sir Noah!! BTW, LOVING the new t-shirts. When will they be available?
Adrian Bellue sounded awesome. #smallwin #guitars4vets From your website, added 'Steppes' for Amazon purchase. No Amazon listing for 'Stringslinger'. Will research further. Thank you for yet another great show.
My Custom Emerald X30 arrived today! I am a long time owner and fan of Taylors, Martins, and Gibson’s. @Tony, I know that you did a great review of the Emerald X20; however, if you have never played the new X30 in person, you really have not heard the cutting edge of carbon fibre capability: the jaw dropping tone, the ergonomics, and the esthetics of The X30 are surreal!
Hey Tony, let's talk about bracing. I'm left handed. So I flip a guitar (guitar x) and so the strings. Will it sound different to a another model, but a left handed version ?
Good episode guys. If you want some percussive guitar music. Go to RUclips's candyrat records they do percussive guitar that will blow your mind. Good show!
#sageadvicewithNoah If you will agree acoustic bass guitar (or upright contrabass if you are of that persuasion) is a divisive subject. Tony doesn't cover it. You demure about your playing, and downright silent about bass gear. Could you weigh in occasionally?
He seems to be cutting Noah out of talking altogether. I quit watching this show after they screwed up the format. I decided to check up to see if Tony was sane enough to return the show back to it's original formula; needless to say, I'm disappointed. Tony seems to be in love with the sound of his own voice, and being the total center of attention. I miss the back and forth banter they used to have. Oh well.
I'm sorry, NOAH!!! I had to pause the video and let you know that, at 66, I am firmly in Tony's camp in the belief that you shouldn't be able to see through your joe. It's just like beer - if you can't taste much, it isnt worth drinking. Regards, Thoroughly caffeinated in Chicago!
Watched Saturday from Boston, Massachusetts. Tony you got the pronunciations right the first time. 'All-stun', 'Baw-stun', and your first try at 'chromatically.' Here's a quiz. Pronounce 'Worcester' Boston style. It's a city west of Boston. Clever logo pictured on Mr.Music website: www.mrmusicguitars.com/
Thanks for highlighting the viewer's question about dealing with hand injuries and the after affects. Hand injuries can make things really tough, but they can also be a part of creating your own unique style. Django Reinhardt is probably the most famous example of this. Follow a devastating injury due to a fire, Django, playing with just two fingers, was able to master his instrument and create a style that has influenced thousands of (jazz) players for decades. I damaged my pinky on my left hand 40 years ago. Painful at first, I figured a path to continue my playing. Keep the faith.
🤘🏻Tony and Noah, you guys are the real MVP’s! Thanks for a rad feature, stoked to be working together, and I look forward to meeting y’all someday!
Hi Tony and Noah, first off, thank you for doing what you do. I've been playing for several decades, but for the vast majority of that time, I've played electric guitars almost exclusively. The past 7 or 8 months of watching A.T. has motivated me to play more acoustic guitar in doing so I've been able to make significant progress in my playing. The thing that has always eluded me has been finger picking. Over the 56 years of my life, I,ve managed to fold, spindle, and mutilate my fingers and hands on multiple occasions. Because of this, I always thought finger picking would always be something I could only dream of. I recently went back and watched one of your short lessons on finger picking with the intent of at least making a small bit of progress.
The problem has always been my thumb, and the one thing I could never get was alternating between the low E and D strings on a G chorded chord, for example. I,m not too bad with a pick, but making the individual fingers do what I want them to do is a whole different story. I'm not one to give up on things, but I must admit, I was getting pretty discouraged.
This is where it gets good. NO #SMALLWIN HERE! For me, THIS IS HUGE!
Today, for no apparent reason, I picked up my Breadlove to spend a few precious minutes playing. Lately, I have gotten in the habit of always starting without a pick, just because I refuse to give up. The next thing I knew, everything just kind of clicked. I didn't even realize I was doing it, at first. I was just noodling. Then, suddenly, It hit me. I'M DOING IT!!! It's not exactly smooth, but I'm doing it.
I couldn't be happier right now, and I have you and all the fine people at Acoustic Life to thank for it. MY financial situation has kept me from signing up for TAC, but today, I made the decision that as soon as I can, I will. Acoustic Tuesday, in and of itself, has not only fulfilled my need for guitar geekiness, but has vastly improved my playing ability. Thanks you to all of you from the bottom of my heart.
Grumpy MIke
Hollywood, FL.
Greetings from Tucson, AZ! Thanks, guys, for hearing the feedback and bringing the personal touch back to the show. You're maintaining a good balance of information and FUN!
Oh, love the prototype T shirt!
Agh, woo hoo!!! I can't believe your son knows Ziggy Stardust!😁😁😁💖💖💖💖💖
I just learned that song. After all these years.
@@jamesmorrison2063 Awesome song, with an awesome signature lead 😉😁💖😘
Dan Fogelberg.. I am from Peoria Illinois, Dan's hometown. The reason I mention this is Dan's mother and father, Margaret and Larry Fogelberg babysat my older sister and I. They were very musical people. Larry being band director at a local school and Margaret being a pianist. Although I don't remember Dan my mom tells me when he was in town I would just listen to him play as long as he would allow me too. That would of been the Early 70's... I think that's where I get my passion for music , guitar playing, and song writing..... Thanks Fogelberg's.. Truly amazing people...
Noah, I have to agree with Tony about coffee, when I'm drinking it, I want to taste it. And please quit age shaming, I'm 60 and I can't stand weak coffee. My go to at the coffee stand is a triple shot in the dark, but mostly I just make a mug of stove top espresso...
Hello from Canada.
Adrian's playing almost seems unreal, very cool.
I said goodbye to a good friend, the first guitar I bought for myself, a Washburn classical. I gave it to a friend I am teaching to play who wants to play like Jose Feliciano.
Thanks for producing these videos.
Noah - 60+ year olds here and we drink coffee like it is coffee. With real flavor. Can't see the bottom coffee. As for Tony's parents - well, for heavens sake they live in a place where they can be snowed in for weeks. They probably make their coffee weak so they can be sure it lasts until spring thaw. 😜☕️
This is in response to Jake Ruiz's question and dilemma regarding a non-working finger. I have a similar issue as you. You have a left ring fingertip that is unusable for guitar, I am actually missing my left index fingertip. (Was amputated in an accident) I didn't know what to do either. But, after considering various options, I simply switched my fingering technique. I use the remaining three fingertips to fret the strings, just shifting one finger to get the desired chords. And, barre chords have become more prominent. I have a natural barre finger now, and I use it more than I ever have. Not having that fingertip actually pushed me further into more advanced chords. That finger may not have a tip, but it can sure grip the guitar neck for any barre chord I need. And, check this out. Any chord played, can be played barred, and it sounds way better. I have actually progressed to a point better than I had been before the accident. Losing that fingertip actually resulted in my becoming a BETTER guitar player! So, I would suggest you don't make any major changes just yet. Just use your remaining three fingertips and start training them to take on additional tasks. I know we don't have exactly the same issue, but I do know this: Practice will get you everywhere you want to be. You can do it!
You are a good teacher. This is exactly the best advice that can be applied to learning anything.
First, I think I better hang up my guitar especially watching Ayden make those barre chords like they are nothing. Glad you all had a good time at the concerts.
Aiden....you are killing it on guitar. I need to learn what you know. Keep up the good work.
COFFEE(JO) OVER 60: Hey Tony and Noah, What a Great Geeky Show, as always! However I must say that there are those of us over 60 and Guitar Geeky who drink their JO to taste it. Not girly man flavored JO but Real Stout Coffe! In fact, I watched Acoustic Tuesday by late night, as I couldn't watch during the day and it was difficult as I worked to know I was missing one of the high points of the week. So I enjoyed the best Guitar Geek Show on line with a Fine Stout CuppaJO! Indeed, some visitors shy away from my JO saying it is too strong, loser girly people I say. Just to let you know. Love, Light, Peace and String Tickling! DaveyJO(Coffee) in Pa.
Such GREAT Advice at the Intro.......Thanks Tony!
#SmallWin …. I'm Only A Beginner From Wellington, Somerset In The UK.... Just starting my 8th week, have bought myself a 2nd hand Electro/Acoustic but it needs a overhaul … Strings Etc... I Am replacing Coz :- Coz it looked badly worn, There were dips in the saddle where the strings were .... It was only plastic same as the nut was …. So I have replaced both with bone & also put on new strings , after giving the guitar a good spring clean .... So now am giving it a tune up & see how it goes …. Like I said it's Second Hand. Well …. Job Done, Sounds Great, No Buzz Or Vibrations 😀😀😀👍👍So now it's all done & dusted I'm Gonna call Her 'LADY LINDA' As the maker was Lindo Guitars Of Bristol, UK. About a fourty minute drive up the M5 Motorway, She was made in 2013 …. I have found the Date & It's Model HSSS-N …. While giving her a make over … It was to mark their 10th anniversary in 2013 …. Back, Sides, Neck & Headstock Are made of Mahogany, Top is Spruce, Fretboard & Bridge Made of Rosewood, £85.00 at auction on E-Bay …. Good Purchase I Think, apart from the Saddle, Nut & Strings She Is In Good Nick.😃😃
When you said Adrian Bellue, I thought you meant Adrian Belew, the legendary guitarist for King Crimson. I was watching the video of him playing and thought, wow he's reverse aging, plus he got all of his hair back. Amazing! On a guitar could make that happen. Then I saw the spelling and realized there are two Adrian B's in the world who are amazing players. That's cool! Three comments in a week - I'm exhausted.
I know Adrian. He helped me find my dream guitar which was a Furch! He is an incredible artist and a damn fine human being!
Attention Jake Ruiz: re: your pinky finger problem. I posted about this on TAC very recently. By all means give left-handed a try. There's no particular reason why we use the dominant hand for picking; in fact a number of experts recommend the opposite. As it happens, my (adult) daughter took up guitar recently and I'm teaching her. She also has a permanent impairment of her left pinky, so she decided to switch to playing lefty. It took her NO TIME AT ALL to convert. Sure, she didn't have anything to unlearn, but still, I was amazed how easy it was. Your disability isn't going away, so you might want to try it as a more complete and permanent solution. She just restrung her guitar to left-handed and was away. Even though it's nylon strings and she'd never strung a guitar before, it took her maybe an hour. It's not a perfect solution, but she's not playing Carnegie Hall and it's more than good enough to get her going. She'll buy a guitar made for lefties when it suits her and her budget. Remember that a well cared-for guitar never decreases in value, so it's quite possible to sell your RH model and buy a LH version at little or no cost.
Greetings Tony and Noah from Gloucester, Va. My last new guitar day easily turned into a #smallwin shortly after. The guitar in question is a 2013 Samick Gold Rush D1 with a pearl white finish. I have been eyeing this model for years, and when Amazon had them listed for only 70 dollars, i knew it was the time to get it. It still blows my mind with how good it sounds. I plan on getting some bone bridge pins for it, but other than that, its perfect. Also, Deathwish Coffee has helped me through some really long days, but only drink one cup, or your heart WILL explode.
I have a Samich TT6-5 and love it! Samich makes great guitars for the money!
Happy acoustic day from Myrtle Beach, SC! Thanks for the show and advise.
How about a future episode ( featured attest ) JUSTIN JOHONSON maybe you could get a live interview
tony, i'm with you - i want to taste my coffee. it's all about the ratio of coffee to water. rock on!
Great show! Always looking forward to it! Tuning in from Singapore! ;)
Howdy from CA. Thank you so much for mentioning High Country Snows by Dan Fogleberg. Like you it is THE record that got me hooked on Bluegrass music!!!
Tony! You're son rocks! Ziggy Stardust? Yeah baby!
🚩I fall back All the time(medical) it's frustrating, but Never gonna stop. I'll get there, when I get there. Enjoy the Journey.
Whoo boy... Adrian Bellue or Adrian Belew (you know, the guy who played with Zappa, and Bowie, and King Crimson and...). Two great guitar players with the same (but not same) names. Pretty freaky. Got all excited that we were going electric.
Thanks Tony - very helpful keys. Took some of the pressure off 😅
Awesome brother I started playing to help my Parkinson 's disease, Love your teaching and hope I get invited 🤪🤪🤪
Checking in from Knoxville, TN. Another great show guys!
Great show once again you RadTACular dudes. I am off to work on my composition for the Foooerkch (Furch) giveaway. G.G.U.
💕Loved the video of your Son. He's pretty darn good! 👍👍
after a few months of playing with my own alternate tuning (not due to having injuries, i just enjoy exploring the instrument), i got so used to it that i sometimes play in the 'alternate' way on a standard tuning guitar, then wonder why my open chords don't sound nice. but now i have 2 ways of playing guitar so i guess its also a #smallwin
🚩Feel ya about this! At the End of Learning I Just.. PLAY, NO THINKING. An Yes between learning+Fun I stop, get a beverage, then just Be Me on Guitar 👍
Hi Tony .You may know and if not you should check out Emerald carbon fiber guitars with real wood veneer tops.Amazing.Great show guys
Noah, the over 60 comment was a little mean ;} As a 60+ dude my rule is "If the coffee ain't stout I'm gonna pout!" Brew away fellas.
🚩 Sorry I have so much to say. But that guitarist you showed. . I've been Actually working on using my Guitar as a drum like sound. Whoa.. not easy, to jump back into strumming correctly. Cool working on it. No Fear!
I WANT THAT KLOS!!!
HI FROM AUSTRALIA. Damian here. Firstly great episode, and I LOOOOOVE the fact you mention that you CAN be a metal head and still play acoustic guitar. 🤘 I have a question for you Tony, have you reviewed any AUS made guitars? E.g. Maton, Cole Clarke guitars? If so, what episode could I find the review?
Outstanding show, great dudes (you too Noah) keep up the great work for guitar geeks everywhere. 👏👏👏
Great show guys!
Adrian Bellue is one of the most impressive musician I've came across. Great episode guys!
Watching from the High Desert of Southeastern Arizona.
This is my first chance to comment in several weeks (aaah, work!), so a belated congratulations on 100 (and going) episodes! I have enjoyed every episode with Noah, Levi, and Matt! Just kidding! Tony, you are an awesome host! (Although with Matt's new glasses, it IS hard to tell you two apart!) Looking forward to Episode #200!
Gadzooks, Noah: I'm 63, and my coffee is definitely NOT weak! Usually only drink 2-3 cups a day (can't handle much more); but, I like my coffee strong and fresh - let it sit for an hour, and you might as well toss it out.
Oh, nice to hear someone pronounce Furch correctly (Czech sounds very similar to Russian)
Tony thanks for the Klos review and tell your son I am with him on the Bowie songs! Tell him to try some of the XTC songs as well, another great band from the 70-80's.
The travel thing always kills me a little. First I only like small guitars so P-00. Putting the bridge too close to the waist can really choke off the response of the guitar. Making the Klos a 12fret would have really opened that guitar up a bit.
I have the Furch Little Jane which is really nice travel guitar and packs into a 17" x 8" high padded back pack (including my music, bag of stuff [i.e. cords, picks, extra strings, capo's, IE monitors etc...], MacBook). But when I get to where ever it is I am going, I kinda wish I had my Preston Thompson Parlor 2 or my Waterloo WL-S Deluxe.
BTW there is a cool video of Billy Strings and Molly up on the Preston Thompson site. What is that microphone system Billy is using?
Thanks great show as alway, Gordon from Cincinnati.
morning from Tacoma,Washington
Listening from Oakland, CA, as usual, and enjoying it hugely -- also as usual. A thought popped into my head in the midst of your future merch announcement... How about an Acoustic Life App?! Don't ask me what it would do (except, how about a guitar tuner, in addition to direct access to all things Acoustic Life, and maybe some kind of EQ sliders for a mobile phone's recording function? Or maybe something like this already exists for those enrolled in your lesson plans... just a thought...
Yet another great episode, Tony and Noah! The best part was seeing Aiden (sp?) absolutely killing it on that guitar.
I keep getting trigger finger in the middle finger on my fretting hand. I’ve had 2 shots but it keeps coming back. After doing some research I’m trying CBD Lotion. I’ll share how it goes. Stand by.
Right on Ayden P. (Sp?) thats some awesome guitar playing. You totally rock boy. Keep it up.
Hey Tony and Noah!
Have you two ever thought about making an Acoustic Life app? This could make Acoustic Tuesday and the Acoustic Challenge grow as a dream for all of your subscribers of each! I love ❤️ both the Acoustic Tuesday Show and the Acoustic Challenge! Your futures will be amazing....
Hi everyone. John V from Raleigh watching on Saturday. Great show!
Here's a question? Why dont more people know and appreciate Davy Graham? Gave us DADGAD and some of the greatest folk and blues albums that came out of the 1960s...
Thank you for making the world safer for us Metal Heads/ Acoustic Guitar Geeks!
Ya do the coffee brew on air I wanna see your faces trying each others coffee.
From Columbia,SC. Wishing the best to all of us in the Guitar Geekdom!! Great advice, Tony. Adrian Bellue is AMAZING!! Thank you for a wonderful and informative hour well spent. Now, I have to go fix up another cup of my OWN death wish( my own blend) coffee!! Sir Noah, I want to taste MY coffee, DARK roast. I am 66yrs old. Hats off to you Tony and Sir Noah!! BTW, LOVING the new t-shirts. When will they be available?
Adrian Bellue sounded awesome. #smallwin #guitars4vets From your website, added 'Steppes' for Amazon purchase. No Amazon listing for 'Stringslinger'. Will research further. Thank you for yet another great show.
Don the new album is listed as ‘Adrian Bellue Project’ online!
Greetings late from Dover, Pa!
I watch Acoustic Life videos on my breaks
My Custom Emerald X30 arrived today! I am a long time owner and fan of Taylors, Martins, and Gibson’s. @Tony, I know that you did a great review of the Emerald X20; however, if you have never played the new X30 in person, you really have not heard the cutting edge of carbon fibre capability: the jaw dropping tone, the ergonomics, and the esthetics of The X30 are surreal!
Hey Tony, let's talk about bracing. I'm left handed. So I flip a guitar (guitar x) and so the strings. Will it sound different to a another model, but a left handed version ?
Hello from Bellville, TX. How y'all doing?
Good episode guys. If you want some percussive guitar music. Go to RUclips's candyrat records they do percussive guitar that will blow your mind. Good show!
You guys ever heard of Shakey Graves.
Shakey Graves - Word of Mouth
Django Reinhardt only had 2 working left-handed fingers, so many things are possible.
If Noah is "Junior" ... isn't he the 'Second', and not the 'First'? (Wouldn't "Noah J. Heckman, Senior" be 'the first'?)
Nice Kershaw clip. Go Dodgers!
#sageadvicewithNoah If you will agree acoustic bass guitar (or upright contrabass if you are of that persuasion) is a divisive subject. Tony doesn't cover it. You demure about your playing, and downright silent about bass gear. Could you weigh in occasionally?
He seems to be cutting Noah out of talking altogether. I quit watching this show after they screwed up the format. I decided to check up to see if Tony was sane enough to return the show back to it's original formula; needless to say, I'm disappointed. Tony seems to be in love with the sound of his own voice, and being the total center of attention. I miss the back and forth banter they used to have. Oh well.
For some reason there is no sound.
Nevermind it was my phone lol
Jesus who plays guitar ? , Hell yeah im subscribing
I'm sorry, NOAH!!! I had to pause the video and let you know that, at 66, I am firmly in Tony's camp in the belief that you shouldn't be able to see through your joe. It's just like beer - if you can't taste much, it isnt worth drinking.
Regards,
Thoroughly caffeinated in Chicago!
17:30 well, that still hurt to watch :(
🚩Ya need Your Own "Coffee Mugs" .. think about it.
Watched Saturday from Boston, Massachusetts. Tony you got the pronunciations right the first time. 'All-stun', 'Baw-stun', and your first try at 'chromatically.' Here's a quiz. Pronounce 'Worcester' Boston style. It's a city west of Boston. Clever logo pictured on Mr.Music website: www.mrmusicguitars.com/
No Noah,,, That's NOT how anybody over 60 makes coffee... Am insulted in PA.
First!! 😎
I want a shirt
Adrian drank death wish coffee I think.
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''IF you play guitar and you don't know'' I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF YOUR FUCKING ADVERT! I HAVE TO SKIP THIS ANNOYING AD ALL THE TIME''.