“ES” is the iso code for Spain. The name es-335 meant Spanish guitar style for 335 US dollars.I’m not sure if an es-175 was 175 US dollars but its price is no more part of the name.If you hunt for an affordable ES, Gibsons are not the one to look for because they are so expensive. I mean way too expensive for what you need. Let’s be honest, Gibson guitars are good but...
Read MoreThere are tunes that are so deeply rooted in a style that trying to play them as a jazz tune doesn’t work well. I’m not saying that it should not be done. It’s an interesting styling exercise that requires some talent and taste. Improvising using jazzy lines on a tune doesn’t make the tune a jazz tune. The song has to be adapted for the jazz improvisation to fit (more...
Read MoreSo you expect me to tell you who the best guitarist in the world is?If it’s only about speed and guitar technique then maybe we can find one guitarist.But sorry, music is not a competition. Technically there is maybe the guitarist who plays more notes than any other, but I’m not sure it will have a musical impact unless the music peice he or she is playing requires to play that many...
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be successful in music? To me, here are the conditions to be successful as a musician.To be able to express oneself through the medium of music.To be proud of the music I have produced.Having an audience who appreciates and is moved by the music I have created. The number of people is not that important, I am not looking for fame or anything like that.Recognition from peers...
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