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This is the version that John wanted released as a single...

Any of you who follow the "Folk Den" have probably also noticed the absence of the Ric 12's in the mix of guitars lately. Maybe he's getting a little tired of changing strings and batteries all of the time? The acoustic 6 string, banjo and mandolin are good, but are getting a little tireso...

I'm waiting as well . I think I should email them...

Todd, that's the best one of all, three snips and voila! But - where to snip?
Big Joe Williams had his own unique system (It never really caught on though). Try this on your favorite 6 string...

Roger was probably using a solid state amp at that time. I know he used the Roland JC-120 in later years - probably still does. I saw McGuinn/Clark live in '78 or '79 but no electric guitars were used during that show. There's a live recording out there of a solo performance around that time and he ...

Doublespeak, Winston?

"Eight Days a Week" was recorded in October, 1964 (released as a single in the US in February '65). There might be some similarities between the two guitar parts. Keep in mind however, that McGuinn did a similar type of lick on "Mr. Spaceman" and "5D". The solo lead on ...

I still can't find it on the History Channel, but that's OK. I've just seen the whole thing on You Tube in 7 parts (thanks Kent). Most of it has been seen before but it's still quite good. One thing I'd never seen before (it's in the "Beatles For Sale" section) are photo's of John playing ...

Hey, where did the 660/12 JG come from???

Did anybody figure out when and where (channel and time) this is being broadcast? Please RSVP

Here's a little more info from NAMM on the Crosby 12 (his has a solid Ebony neck!)

http://www.fretbase.com/guitars/1600-ma ... ideos/7913

Try a Red Bull...

10:00 PM EST 11/26/09

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/InT ... id=8974652

Now that I think, "All Blues" by Miles ("Kind of Blue") kinda gives birth to "Gathering of Tribes" on "The Notorious Byrd Bros.": 'strange thing gathering of tribes' . Check it out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui8x9_WEl1g

A: Definitely not "Milestones"...(good title though!)