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February 2026 Challenge Response – AndyN

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Tagged: Fender Ultra Telecaster, Martin 000-28EC

  • This topic has 26 replies, 24 voices, and was last updated 5 hours, 20 minutes ago by Mike W.
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    • March 13, 2026 at 5:38 am #409882
      Andy N
      Participant

        I journeyed back to near the dawn of AM time and found this catchy two part Allman Brothers style lesson. The first part EP047 is an acoustic rhythm part while the follow up, EP048, added a backing track and a lead, to which I’ve added an additional verse with my own lead ideas.

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9awtyBeq9_M

        Following this challenge, I’ve decided I’m a big fan of the key of D so I’m looking forward to seeing all the other key of D submissions. It may take a while to do that as I’m on holiday for the next week.

      • March 13, 2026 at 5:44 am #409883
        Andy N
        Participant

          Once again the link has failed to embed properly which seems to be happening more and more. So sorry for forcing you out to YouTube. Maybe it needs some tags or attributes added 🤷

        • March 13, 2026 at 5:53 am #409885
          Laurel C
          Moderator

            Andy, Your video is on private, you will need to make it public for us to see it.

            • March 13, 2026 at 6:51 am #409894
              Andy N
              Participant

                Whoops! Thought I’d flipped that but must have not hit save. Should be good now. Thanks!

            • March 13, 2026 at 7:39 am #409902
              Paddyboy
              Participant

                That was very nice Andy. You have nice easy feel there and sounds great.
                Wish I knew how to imbed video

                ALL IT TAKES TO WRITE A SONG IS........3 CHORDS AND THE TRUTH!

              • March 13, 2026 at 8:40 am #409919
                JoeD1
                Participant

                  Beautiful playing Andy. The acoustic and electric melded together so nicely and sounded wonderful.

                  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

                • March 13, 2026 at 10:15 am #409962
                  Michael Krailo
                  Participant

                    That was awesome work on both parts Andy. You picked a great song from the past.

                    Go slow and practice correct technique, and your abilities will dramatically improve.

                  • March 13, 2026 at 10:17 am #409963
                    AndréM
                    Participant

                      Awesome arrangement Andy.
                      Loved the mix of acoustic and Tele.
                      Great improv.

                      AndréM

                      AndréM

                    • March 13, 2026 at 12:13 pm #409992
                      Michael L
                      Participant

                        Really nice playing Andy! The mix of the two guitars works really well. I especially like the acoustic part. Nice!

                      • March 13, 2026 at 12:27 pm #410004
                        Dieter
                        Participant

                          Wonderful playing and excellent sound.

                          Dieter

                        • March 13, 2026 at 1:24 pm #410066
                          sciencefiction
                          Participant

                            Sounds awesome, Andy! Really happy playing. Brought a smile to my face.
                            Larry

                          • March 13, 2026 at 1:39 pm #410073
                            James B
                            Participant

                              I really enjoyed this one, Andy. Loved your arrangement, your playing on both guitars and your recording. Top notch submission.

                              James

                            • March 13, 2026 at 5:07 pm #410142
                              JoLa
                              Participant

                                Simply outstanding, Andy! Such a nice and tight performance, loved both parts, acoustic rhythm and the electric lead. You produced some very nice vibratos in there, perfect tone – reminded me of EC’s style – so good!

                                🎸JoLa

                              • March 13, 2026 at 5:15 pm #410146
                                sunjamr
                                Participant

                                  Wow Andy – that’s a real blast from the past! That was one of the first lessons I learned, but I haven’t played it or even heard it for years. To my ears, you totally nailed it!

                                  Sunjamr Steve

                                • March 13, 2026 at 8:30 pm #410207
                                  Alan L
                                  Participant

                                    What a great lesson! That acoustic part is driving and catchy. Great tone on the electric, that fits perfectly.

                                  • March 14, 2026 at 4:26 am #410264
                                    Laurel C
                                    Moderator

                                      This is a great one from the archives because of its catchy rhythm. Andy you just gave it a cut and polish and made it all new and shining again. Both parts fitted it perfectly. Your arrangement of this really inspires one to actually go back to this lesson and see it in a different light. What you did with it was superb.

                                    • March 14, 2026 at 5:38 am #410293
                                      Bill
                                      Participant

                                        Wow that is going way back in the archives, but what a gem to find! Both parts sound great and really fine picking all around. Nicely done Andy, the key of D sure seems to like you too.

                                      • March 14, 2026 at 5:41 am #410297
                                        Mark T
                                        Participant

                                          This was one fine performance, Andy – clean and precise playing throughout on both axes. Nicely done 👍🎶😎

                                        • March 14, 2026 at 6:14 am #410338
                                          Carpa
                                          Participant

                                            Wow, this is a masterclass 👌

                                          • March 14, 2026 at 8:31 am #410385
                                            Guido
                                            Participant

                                              Wow Andy, you picked up an old lesson and gave it a new life! Brilliant rendition of the first part and composition of your own in the final part, so well crafted and played! Very enjoyable to listen to and inspiring!

                                              Guido

                                            • March 14, 2026 at 9:04 am #410400
                                              Denise
                                              Participant

                                                Andy, excellent lesson choice! I love that Allman style and you’re right there’s something about the D chord, especially with these changes on the bass strings.
                                                I liked your playing of that EP047 and EP048 so much that I just had to start working on it myself.
                                                You played the acoustic rhythm very precisely (great timing!) and with that super tone on your Martin.
                                                Loved the overdrive sound on your Tele as a contrast. Great choice of tone setup (sounds almost like a Gibson).
                                                I enjoyed listening very much. Thanks for the inspiration.

                                                PS: the color of your pullover would match perfectly with my Misty Tele.

                                                More Blues!

                                              • March 14, 2026 at 9:49 am #410425
                                                Pap
                                                Participant

                                                  Andy, you put a lot of work into that one and it shows. Great job and I like the vibrato you used on the electric. Cheers. Pap

                                                • March 14, 2026 at 9:53 am #410428
                                                  Manfred M
                                                  Participant

                                                    Yes, same choice as me! Acoustic and electric, Andy. But we didn’t plan this.
                                                    Here, you show how these two guitars can complement each other perfectly. The acoustic guitar sets the groove and gives the foundation, while the electric guitar shines with great runs.
                                                    And you’re the guitarist who pulls this off wonderfully.

                                                    Take the chance to meet your AM friends on Zoom
                                                    The next Meetup will be on February 28, 2026

                                                    For more information click here

                                                    I look forward to meet you.
                                                    Manfred

                                                  • March 14, 2026 at 1:57 pm #410521
                                                    charjo
                                                    Moderator

                                                      Great sound, Andy. Loved your lead playing but I really, really enjoyed watching your strumming hand on the acoustic accurately picking out individual strings.
                                                      John

                                                    • March 14, 2026 at 2:25 pm #410535
                                                      Raffaele S
                                                      Participant

                                                        Both the first and second parts are excellent….

                                                      • March 14, 2026 at 3:12 pm #410562
                                                        Paul S.
                                                        Participant

                                                          This was really really entertaining! I like the acoustic backup with the electric lead, too, as you reach back into Brian’s ancient history. Excellent musicianship.

                                                        • March 14, 2026 at 4:26 pm #410599
                                                          Mike W
                                                          Participant

                                                            Wonderful stuff, Andy – very entertaining and a great overall sound. Very greative and great musicianship.

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