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Some of you might think I have given up on the electric guitar but you would be wrong 🙂 As part of the March Challenge I have been working through those ‘Shapes’ lessons Brian put out. If you haven’t tried them, it is a very useful way to look at the fretboard. I so much enjoyed playing EP557, I thought I would record it and put it up as I don’t typically play electric guitars without backing and I thought this was a great opportunity to have a go at that.
I also had a go at EP551 which is a really nice Country style lesson. Did the original and threw in some of my own.
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Hi Geoff
I work through every lesson and I found the shapes insightful.
I am always amazed, every lesson has these “light bulb” moments.
I shouldn’t be surprised that you do such a good job of classical, then turn around a do a great country piece.
ThanksKen F
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Really nice job on both, Geoff. Your tone sounded beautiful on both guitars. There was a really lovely vibrato at 55 sec on the country piece.
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I agree with Charjo-great tone on both. Nicely done. You are doing a fine job exploring these shapes. I am struggling through with both myself, trying to compose something for the next Challenge. Just when I have a break through other possibilities open up. There is no end to this.
JH
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It really is endless isn’t it John. Playing guitar seriously is like jumping into a bottomless pit – in a good way of course 🙃.
I think this is just another useful way to look at the fretboard. At the end of the day I just pick the key, pick the scale and use my ear – the lazy man’s approach. Interesting lesson series though 🤔
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Really nice performances, Geoff – good to hear you haven’t totally thrown aside your electrics! I especially liked the second video, with the Jam track 👍🎶😎
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Nicely done, Geoff. I was especially impressed by your hybrid picking. Sweet improvisation too. Wonderful tone from both guitars.
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Great playing Geoff! Outstanding work, especially the second piece. One of your very best! The lesson, the impro, the feel and the tone: absolutely top rate! 👏👏🌟👏👏 You’ve inspired me to put the Country one on my ‘To Do’ list. Thanks for sharing. All the best! 😎🎸😎
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Congratulations my friend ❤️ 👏 💕
You played the first one (which I also practiced when it was posted)greatly and the country melodic one was absolutely beautiful!!!I think this style suits you ,that’s why you improvised so fluently!!!💕💖❤️ -
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Brilliant renditions, Geoff! The EP557 was very good, but I liked especially the EP551, really beautifully played, with flawless bends and very nice vibratos. Great tone from your Squier: sometimes those economic instruments are surprisingly very good (and, OK, the player’s skills make always a difference!)
Guido
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Hi there Guido. The past few months I have been doing Jams with a ‘Guitar Buddy’ downstairs from me. He has all the very best guitars from American Made Strats to Gibson Les Paul’s. When I play his guitars I notice that they are a definitely nicer on the fretboard but, when it comes to sound, I am not convinced it is necessary to buy an expensive guitar.
I bought that Squire as a cheapo with the intention that I would, one day, replace it with a ‘proper’ Strat. I am actually so happy with my Squire that I decided to get a completely different guitar rather than replace it.
Don’t get me wrong. I think there are good reasons to buy an expensive guitar but I suspect it boils down, at least as much, to aesthetics as the sound. I mean, who doesn’t like to be holding a quality instrument in one’s hands 🙂
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Wow, Geoff, your diligence is admirable. And the result you‘ve got is so well sounding. I enjoyed it.
Take the chance to meet your AM friends on Zoom
The next Meetup is expected to take place in November 2025There will be a detailed announcement here in the forum in good time.
I look forward to meet you.
Manfred
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