A lot of us own Fender Strats and know a lot about the model. But as Philip McKnight demonstrates, there is always something new you can learn. This video sheds light on a couple of features that might not be apparent to some Strat owners. It also includes a few simple tips about how you can improve the guitar's performance.
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IN THE BASSMENT
During the prenatal development of the electric bass, there undoubtedly came a moment when Leo Fender realized a string would also need to be invented. There were electric guitar strings, and gut upright bass strings, but the new instrument needed a hybrid of the two. He contracted string manufacturers V.C. Squier to make a steel string that would fit the 34" scale length. Then, in 1962 that Rotosound developed the first round-wound strings for electric bass: the famed Swing Bass 66 set.
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WATCH THISHere are 40 common and not-so-common guitar-playing techniques put them together in one solo. As it turns out, this is a great way to survey a range of techniques and pick up some that you might not be familiar with. This video takes you through pre-bends, banjo rolls, chicken picking, vertical, horizontal and circular vibrato, plus many more...
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Vince Gill's list of awards and accomplishments is as impressive as the day is long: 26 million albums sold, 18 CMA Awards, 20 Grammys and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. In an exclusive interview with Music Aficionado's Joe Bosso, the music legend discusses 13 of his Favorite Things - songs and albums that helped shape his musical soul, guitars and amps key to his sound, and even a couple of books and films that he treasures.
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GREAT GEAR
The Rolling Stones are living legends. Few bands will ever reach the heights they have, or possess the longevity that has allowed them to be a musical and cultural force over the last six decades. This video, looks at some basic combinations of modern pedals and settings you can use to achieve the 'Stones' tones.
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ARTIST AWARENESS
What an amazing way to go! Jane Little, who debuted as a bassist in Atlanta on Feb. 4, 1945, at age 16 and who never stopped playing, died during a performance of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra on Sunday. She was 87 and said to be the longest tenured orchestra musician in the world. Jane was fortunate to do what she loved until the very end of her storied life and career. The ASO was truly blessed to have Jane as part of our family for the past 71 years and everyone will miss her passion, vitality, spirit and incredible talent. Her footprints are permanently etched on that stage . . .
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