EP 129 Key to the Highway Vibe

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- August 29, 2025 at 7:44 am #399687
  John H
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  This was one of my very first Active Melody lessons that I recorded. It just made a lot of sense. I recently found this, recorded about 5-6 years ago on a Jimmie Vaughn Strat. The pick ups sound toasty hot. This particular backing track is a lot slower than Brian’s version. Reminiscent of some Derek and the Dominoes. Hope you like.
- August 29, 2025 at 7:49 am #399690
  wannaplayblues
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  Aww man – that’s INCREDIBLE! That tone is AMAZING!!!!
  
  You’ve inspired me to learn this track next, so thanks!
  
  "I hear you talkin' son, but you 'aint sayin' nothin'" - Will McFarlane quoting Muddy Waters hearing a really fast guitar player
- August 29, 2025 at 8:00 am #399692
  JoeD1
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  Sweet!
  
  Joe
  
  The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
  Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
  --Graeme Edge
- August 29, 2025 at 8:02 am #399693
  charjo
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  Sounds great, John.
  Our former terrific administrator and my buddy, Bryce, used the solo in that lesson as one of the first solos he took in an open mic.
  John
- August 29, 2025 at 11:15 am #399697
  Geoff
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  Really, really good John. I really like the gravely tone you picked for this one.
  
  I recall doing this lesson in my early days with AM at full speed finger style. It was fast and i couldn’t really pull it off. Wise decision to play it slower because it still sounds just as good 👍
- August 29, 2025 at 3:34 pm #399701
  James B
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  Nice take on this one, John. Slower with feeling and a killer tone.
  
  James
- August 29, 2025 at 4:14 pm #399707
  David L
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  Nailed it, as always, John. Everything is there – articulation, phrasing, tone and technique. Stellar. Did you ever see the version that Bob U. and I did a few years back?
  - August 30, 2025 at 9:25 am #399729
    John H
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    I never saw this. Fantastic on all levels. Your articulation and slide are impeccable. Love the Les Paul growl.
    
    John
- August 29, 2025 at 4:58 pm #399711
  Wayne Nunez
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  Nice job John,Love the blues!👍
- August 29, 2025 at 6:48 pm #399716
  Garry
  Participant
  Fantastic John! And played with attitude too! Tone, a big, big tick! This was one of the first lessons I learnt here, definitely a keeper. All the best! 😎🎸😎
- August 29, 2025 at 8:40 pm #399718
  Laurel C
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  Great work John. Your right those pick-ups sound toasty hot.
- August 29, 2025 at 10:52 pm #399721
  Dieter
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  Wow, really hot stuff – great performance.
  
  Dieter
- August 30, 2025 at 1:02 pm #399732
  Guido
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  A brilliant rendition John, it sounded beautifully thick for a Strat and was very well played!
  
  Guido
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