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EP626 – Vintage Blues over Quist Backing Track

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Tagged: Gretsch G5410T Electromatic Hollow Body Rat Rod, Supro Delta King 10 Amp, Vintage Blues EP626

  • This topic has 8 replies, 9 voices, and was last updated 5 hours, 56 minutes ago by JoeD1.
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    • March 31, 2026 at 6:08 am #411862
      Garry
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        Hi All,

        Short but hopefully sweet for this one. Vintage Blues EP626. I’m playing at a reduced speed and tried to dial in an appropriate tone for this lesson. Hope everyone is well. Recorded this a couple of weeks ago. Battling Vertigo at the moment, wouldn’t wish it on anyone, not very pleasant!!!

        Garry

      • March 31, 2026 at 7:13 am #411864
        John H
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          Well played Garry-
          Tempo is perfect… you hit all the ‘sweet’ spots, very fluid and tasty. I hope you are feeling better.

          John

        • March 31, 2026 at 8:25 am #411866
          David L
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            Wonderful, Garry. Your tone is perfect for this. You nailed this one. Good luck with the vertigo – it is definitely not fun. I hope it passes quickly for you.

          • March 31, 2026 at 11:59 am #411869
            Guido
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              Brilliantly played and recorded, and very nice video shooting, Garry! With the close-up shots one can appreciate your flawless alternate picking technique, which results in a perfect rendition like this one! Glad also to see the old Gretsch back in action: always a pleasure to listen to her distinctive tone!
              Really sorry for the vertigo: I wish you a quick recover, my friend!

              Guido

            • April 1, 2026 at 2:05 am #411894
              Dieter
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                Wow, that sounds wonderfully authentic. Great sound and playing.

                Dieter

              • April 1, 2026 at 7:48 am #411898
                Bob M.
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                  Nice job Garry! One of my favorites. Great tone and smooth and articulate. Very sorry to hear about the vertigo. I know first hand how debilitating that is.

                • April 1, 2026 at 10:47 am #411904
                  James B
                  Participant

                    Great playing and cool camera shots, Garry. Hope you’re feeling better soon.

                    James

                  • April 1, 2026 at 11:00 am #411905
                    charjo
                    Moderator

                      Well played, Gary. Thanks for highlighting the lesson, there’s some nice licks in there.
                      Get well, that sounds kind of uncomfortable
                      John

                    • April 1, 2026 at 3:57 pm #411906
                      JoeD1
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                        Nicely played Garry. And the tone was right on the money too. I struggled with vertigo after my accident and found the Epley maneuver quite helpful (you can do it yourself at home).

                        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

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