EP 184 – Charjo

[charjo]

Here’s how I spent my evening. Hope you enjoy.
John

[Ludes]

Dude this is so good! I hope I can get to this level with practice. Like I would play this in the background at a party.

[Duffy P]

John, I think that’s the best I’ve heard from you. Such nice subtle shadings of tone, and tremendous variety, all in keeping with the feel of the track. I actually like your tone on this better than Brian’s. I assume you were using the Strat. Also, I had to go back to look to see what was your original and what was the lesson. Your second chorus fit so well that it could easily have been part of the lesson. Third chorus was almost as good, but it was a release of building tension, by going to a lower register, so that gave away that it was yours. Fantastic all around. Bends and vibrato both stellar as usual, but there was a looseness in this playing that was delightful to hear.

[Bryce-AKguitar]

Holy Smokes John! That was the best one yet! Your vibrato, tone, and bends are just heavenly to listen to. This is seriously impressive! Great job on this man!

-Bryce
Anchorage, Alaska

[WBlues]

Hi John, I have enjoyed it.
In addition to the great and clearly defined sound, your guitar playing was a pleasure! Versatile in every detail.
Your improvisation shows that you master the task. Just fit everything. I liked it extremely.

Wilfried

Play guitar just like you live; don't get bogged down in theory, it's just a tool without feeling.

Wilfried

[Billy]

I am well impressed with the over all quality of your playing, though that’s not for the first time. Streets ahead in your playing and style that some of us can only aspire to..
loving your work John.

..Billy..

[Mark O]

John, that prolonged bend in the beginning of the first solo was an absolute thing of beauty. The rest of it wasn’t too shabby, either!

[JohnStrat]

John a fantastic session. I agree with the others itis your best post. Ďuffy has described it in detail and I can only second that.
John Strat

[barry]

Hi John Excellent again very well Played Bro Great Tone Feel and Improvs
Barry

[ranja]

A very well spent evening,John.
Keeps getting better and better.
Thanks for sharing.
Ron

[Billy]

John, can we safely say that you now have “your sound”?.

..Billy..

[sciencefiction]

Sweet!! You got those bends perfect. All the licks and improvs were super. Fantastic clarity (definition) on the individual notes!! Played with power, authority, and confidence. That was an excellent sound (and settings) on the guitar. Which guitar was that? After EP184 came out I knew this was one you could do in your sleep (especially after EP183). That’s two in a row at masterclass level.
SF

[Tim Lee]

John,

Great as usual! I know that when you post any of your playing it’s going to be awesome – this was no exception.

You need to put all your guitar postings on a CD and then you’ll have that to amaze your friends – hey, you can give them out as gifts at birthdays and Christmas. Or, we can have Bryce create a special section on the AM site labeled Member’s Music Compilations and then the music can be streamed to a device.
Great stuff!

Tim

[Vorocnan]

Nice I liked it.

[Havasumark]

John,

That was just incredible.. Your tone/sound is great. I must say, the way your notes are played so clear, your bends and vibratos are, as others have stared ” Your Sound”. I feel that If I heard this recording without knowing it was you playing, I would say That’s john..

I have not been to active on the forum for a while do to other activities.. Just started to get back into it after the holidays, and I must say. I feel I’m losing ground with you guys.. I listened Wilfried’s post yesterday, (Beautiful Acoustic piece Wilfried), Bryce’s live recordings and now yours. It’s amazing how much all have progressed. I just want to get my guitar out and get back to my Active Melody lessons..

Great playing John,

Mark

[Don D.]

That’s great, you’re really getting into it—no surprise at this point. You’ve made a lot of progress in the year and some months that I’ve been listening, from playing with a more tentative feeling to what sounds like just letting go.

Don D.

[richard t]

Tasty licks and nice phrasing in that piece. Very nicely done. The technical aspects such as recording and tone were outstanding as well. Very nicely done.

[kubrider]

Ditto to what’s already been said. You’ve always been very accurate with good timing but your last few pieces have added the emotion to your playing which has made it extremely good!
Congrats to your best to date, more to come????? We hope……
Rob

[kubrider]

P.S. Shouldn’t you be working on your challenge piece???
Which if I recall correctly is going to be a Real Challenge!
Can’t wait to hear it! No pressure. Haha
Rob

[charjo]

@richt7evertek-net, @marksludensgmail-com, @bryce-akguitar, @wblues, @williammillar31hotmail-com, @markostrowski509gmail-com, @johnstrat, @bazilghotmail-com, @ranja, @bluesguitarlvr, @donald-mcleanhotmail-co-uk,
Thanks, so much, for listening and commenting and sharing this most enriching journey. You guys are great motivation.

@duffyprattcomcast-net, thanks for those kind words and, yes, that was the neck pick up on the strat, I’m pretty much addicted to that.

@don-deering, @sciencefiction, I don’t know why but in the last few months I have felt a little freer in my timing and have the urge to really, physically, dig into the strings. I guess it’s just getting more experience.

@mbaribe, you better get on your horse, buddy, I am motivated to keep working by the progress of so many of the members.

@kubrider, you are absolutely correct, I have some work to do for this months challenge. It’s one of my goals to build some speed this year, so I’m laying it on the line for Jan 31.
John

[Tremelow]

That was some impeccable picking Jimi John! Seriously, I am blown away. So good.. I think the idea with the CD is one you should consider. Would make for a nice Christmas present with a very personal touch. You still have about 12 months to put it together, certainly more time than you need.

[Mark O]

Jimi John… That’s the name of a sub sandwich franchise here in the US- “subs so fast, you’ll freak!” is their slogan. I guess with @charjo it should be “licks so good, you’ll freak!” 🙂

[Tremelow]

Jimi John… That’s the name of a sub sandwich franchise here in the US- “subs so fast, you’ll freak!” is their slogan. I guess with @charjo it should be “licks so good, you’ll freak!”

Oh, I wasn’t aware of such subs! Rather, I was referring to John’s @charjo hero Mr. Hendrix. I only meant that in a friendly way. Tsts…

[Aussie Cliff]

Brilliant!!

A pleasure to listen to.

Cliff

Cheers
Cliff

[gquellet]

John, like I said before listening to you play is like a pro up on stage.
Great job and the only negative I have is, I would have rather watched you play.
On your videos you are so in the zone and focused , great to watch !!
Gary Q

[San Luis Rey]

John,
I just want to echo everyone’s praise and add that your improv playing was fantastic! The tone was perfect too. Always enjoy your posts but you have topped yourself with this one.
Mike

Mike

[Aussie Rick]

Just superb. Played with authority and feel. Great work John.

Rick

[Ed H]

Sounds like a pro good stuff

[Michael H.]

Wow that was some great stuff. Playing was excellent. Sound was really good with very nice tone. Congrats

Mike H.

[Richard S]

Just a great sound and groove John. I have been working on this lesson also and you certainly have set a very high bar.

[george f]

Great , loved it ! Wish I could play like that

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