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3/3/2011 8:52 AM
SO, WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH MUSIC-STORE
virtuosos? Is there no way we can avoid visiting
our favorite store without having to endure
some guy playing endless riffs, licks, phrases—
all at higher-than-normal volumes—while
“trying out” some guitars?
I’m not sure about you guys, but when I
test a guitar, I play the low E, let it ring, and
then go string-by-string—you know, “feeling
it.” Then, I try a few open chords, and if the
guitar sings, I proceed to test each fret and
string combination for dead spots, buzzes, and
so on. However, there is no way I can really
perform my tests while the guy next to me is
showcasing his “Hey, I’m Actually a Really
Good Player and I’m Sure You Love Listening
to Everything I Play” chops. Fellow guitar players—
let’s stop this nasty practice. Okay?
— MIGUEL REATEGUI, ONTARIO, CANADA
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Re: Guest Editorial: Miguel Reategui
I try a few open chords, and if the guitar sings, I proceed to test each fret and string combination for dead spots, buzzes, and so on.
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8/27/2011 12:25 PM
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Re: Guest Editorial: Miguel Reategui
I really like guitar but I don't know how to play it. do you have any tips? some of my friends have a guitar, I can barrow from them. Thank you... I would like also to thank Information Systems Essays for helping me in my studies. Without them, I am nothing. Thanks!
By Janet Jag Smith on
9/16/2011 2:38 AM
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