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Eric Clapton’s Guitar – Gibson Byrdland Custom

December 14, 2016 by Brian 80 Comments

eric clapton gibson byrdland guitar

I recently added a lesson video showing you how to play a blues rhythm and lead along with a tempo change, here's a link to that lesson if you missed it. After posting that lesson video, I received lots of comments and emails from you asking about the guitar that was used. The reason I didn't mention it is because it's such a special guitar that I figure it needs to have it's own video created to explain the origin. Here's that video: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guitar Related Products, Interesting Finds Tagged With: byrdland, clapton, eric clapton, gibson, gibson byrdland, guitar

71 Year Old Grandma Playing Snowbird By Chet Atkins

February 25, 2011 by Brian 6 Comments

Snowbird guitar by granny

A good friend sent me this one, check out her version of Snowbird by Chet Atkins! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interesting Finds Tagged With: chet atkins, snowbird

Bang Drum! Bang Drum!!

June 5, 2010 by Brian 8 Comments

Crazy Drummer

Ok, I came across this one today - and even though this video is all about drums and nothing to do with guitar I thought it was too good to not share. You'll have to watch the whole thing to really appreciate it - be sure to keep your eye on the drummer. Good Lord is that guy a total spaz or what? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interesting Finds Tagged With: bang drum, funny drummer, zz top

For Lack of a Better Title, I’ll Just Call This One “Perseverance”

April 16, 2010 by Brian 8 Comments

No Arms Guitar Player

Wow, and to think some people give up on playing guitar because their fingers get too sore. You've got to wonder how many times he's dropped that pick into the sound hole. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interesting Finds Tagged With: guitar player, no arms

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