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Scoggers
Registrace 29. 04. 2012
Follow me on my guitar journey, from practice sessions to mini-lessons to virtual open mics and the occasional gear review.
The Commodores | Easy - acoustic cover
Learned this one just recently and wanted to get a recording done from which to benchmark future progress.
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Tom Waits | Hold On - cover (WIP)
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Getting back into the habit of recording as a means for better practice and learning habits. Today's is the first verse and chorus of Hold On by Tom Waits. The original is in D and played without a capo, but there's no chance I'm getting that low! #acoustic #tomwaits #furch
Bob Dylan | Girl from the North Country
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Point and shoot cover of Dylan classic. Eastman E6OM
Queens of the Stone Age | This Lullaby (cover)
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Another point and shoot video to keep in the habit of recording and posting.
Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart (cover)
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Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart (cover)
Townes Van Zandt's Two Girls: cover - work in progress
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Started working out a simplified version of TVZ's Two Girls a couple of days ago. Here's a quick recording to bench mark progress against later. Let me know what you think and thanks for watching.
Harvest | Neil Young | Practice log
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Working on bass note then strum technique through Harvest by Neil Young.
Blues Vamp in Eb
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A quick recording of part of a blues vamp in Eb, from a David Hamburger lesson. Trying to get back into the habit of recording for 2024.
The Needle and the Damage Done | Neil Young | work in progress
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The Needle and the Damage Done | Neil Young | work in progress
Blues rhythm practice log 2
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Log 2 of my recent blues rhythm guitar practice in which I continue to work on a lesson from @bensmithguitar . #furchguitars
Blues rhythm practice log
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Using time in my lunch break to record a vlog of some recent blues rhythm guitar practice. This is from a lesson by the very talented Ben Smith. Check him out here: @bensmithguitar
Goodbye Moonmen (cover)
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Acoustic cover of Goodbye Moonmen from the TV show Ricky and Morty. Vox: Jon Guitar: Scoggers Bass: Julie Produced by Brandon K.
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life (cover)
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The final day of my 100 Day Challenge and what a fitting way to close it with an irreverent take on life with Always Look on the Bright Side of Life from Monty Python's The Life of Brian.
Heroes - David Bowie (acoustic cover)
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Almost at the finish line of the 100 Day Challenge! For today's it an acoustic cover of Heroes by David Bowie, with a focus on the rhythm playing, specifically, accenting beats 2 and 4
Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd (acoustic cover)
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Acoustic cover of the rhythm sections of Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd. Gear: Eastman E6 OM Shure MV51
Five minute practice routine for guitar
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Five minute practice routine for guitar
Day 96 of 100 Day Challenge: Where Did You Sleep Last Night? (cover)
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Day 96 of 100 Day Challenge: Where Did You Sleep Last Night? (cover)
Cortez the Killer: practice log part II
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Cortez the Killer: practice log part II
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: Ramones (cover)
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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: Ramones (cover)
Offend in Every Way - The White Stripes (cover)
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Offend in Every Way - The White Stripes (cover)
Practice log: Hurt by NIN as covered by Johnny Cash
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Practice log: Hurt by NIN as covered by Johnny Cash
Practice log: Learning a Dylan classic - Girl from the North Country
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Practice log: Learning a Dylan classic - Girl from the North Country
Further explorations of open D minor tuning
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Further explorations of open D minor tuning
I had a 2013 Martin LX1 & after about a year of cutting my teeth on that, the guitar really opened up. I know only the top was solid wood, but it aged nicely to a dark shade similar to the top on yours & standard Martins. I have a 000-28 now which is amazing, & imho I don't think the DJr can compete with the rosewood on a 28. Probably an 18 series for sure. Considering these Jr's are solid back & sides as well as a top, they'll age well for sure. I'd like to get one without the electronics for traveling.
I think the DJr would be ideal for a travel guitar; good tone, well built and obviously short scale. And yes, the all solid DJr has opened up really well over the time I've had mine. I haven't tried any of the LX series but have heard positive things about them. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for an excellent demo. Sounds great.
@@FishTillYouDrop You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. Hope you found it useful. Two years on from buying it, it’s become the guitar I play the most; good tone and it’s so comfortable to play.
I have one. It is good. The neck is rather this but that is okay. It is inexpensive relative to the quality. Probably an FG 830 for more money is a better choice but still if you want a small body guitar this is fine
Yeah, a slightly thicker neck would suit my preferences as would a marginally wider nut. For the money it's very hard to beat though. I can't say I've played the 830 models much, but I think for a beginner's guitar which you can grow into and keep for a reasonable amount of time, you can't go wrong with the various FG/FS 800-850 models.
@@scoggers1628 yes an ideal choice for beginners but I have been playing for years and own several high end guitars but these FS/FG models are enjoyable to play even for more experienced players - nothing to sneeze at for any guitar player
Good cover brother
Cheers, dude.
Looking for a good fingerstyle guitar, would you still recommend the E6OM or another one in the price range?
@@joepal843 I think the E6OM would fit the bill. Something else to consider in the price range would be the Yamaha LS16, which has similar specs, and is available with either rosewood or mahogany back and sides.
Very good!
Thanks.
thank you I think this puts me over the top to get one //. I am older & my hands are usually sore .. Is the action pretty low out of the box ? ///thnx //Ken
Thanks for watching, Ken. I would imagine that the action will vary a little between retailers, but the two I tried when I bought mine both had low action.
Thanks, was very helpful
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That is it, there are a couple of repeated verses but you nailed it. Now to just refine. Bravo
Ta very much!
Good job man! Keep it up!
Cheers. Thanks for listening.
That's so cool man!
Getting there!
Cheers.
real nice
Thank you and thanks for listening.
I have always wanted a Martin Dreadnought, but never have purchased one, but always use my old Fender, which I also love. I happened to win a Dreadnought Jr at a work conference from a company who is based out of a town close to Nazareth PA. So I now am a happy owner of a Martin Dreadnought! 😁. I've never played a jr, but I immediately loved it!
Nice. Glad you're happy with your new guitar. They're very comfortable and have a well rounded sound for their size.
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Cheers, and thanks for watching.
good job
Nice review. I think you forgot to mention the nut width at 1-3/4 and the scale at 24 inches. The older version I have from 2015 sounds basier and more dreadnought like. When I pick up the newer 10 version, it sounds similar to my Taylor GS mini Koa and is in more of direct competition with it. The older pre 2019 is a full notch up form this 10 version and a notch and a half above the GS mini Koa which also has a tighter 1-11/16 nut and a 23.5 inch scale. It’s really a beautiful sounding guitar and fits my small frame perfectly without being too small like the GS mini is for me. 5’ 10”, 160 pounds. I have retro strings on mine including ebony pins and tusk saddle which was an upgrade in sound from the plastic pins and tired coated strings. The power on the base end of this little dreadnought is really fabulous and huge for a slightly smaller full size guitar. Mexico makes outstanding guitars and there are no flaws on any of my guitars built from there including my GPC-11e and GS Mini
Hi. Thanks for watching and commenting. Although I bought mine in early 2020 it’s still one of the original runs of DJr.e’s, rather than the DJr.-10s, which have a thinner body. Having played a few GS Minis I don’t get why everybody raves about them, for me they’re so small as to feel like a toy and have almost no bottom end. Any way, glad to hear you’re enjoying your Martin DJr.
I have a fs800 and out of the pack was a little boxy and i didn't really like the tone that much, so i put a set of elixirs on it and wow what a difference it made, more open and with chime.
Thanks for watching and good to hear you're enjoying your Yamaha.
Very good honest review! :)
Cheers, and thanks for watching.
Good review. That guitar has been on my bucket list for a while.
Thanks for watching. They're worth getting your hands on one, that's for sure.
Good work!
Thank you!
Nice work!
Definite improvement on the last video. Really nice to hear. 🙂
Ta very much. Thanks again for the lesson, they've been great.
What's your experience with yamaha fs 800 is that great guitar? Worth for buy?
I'm glad I bought it. It's well made, has good tone and is very good value for the money. Is it a great guitar? For the price, absolutely, but it's not going to compete in terms of quality compared to high-end guitars costing thousands of dollars. For someone on a small budget or for any beginner, it is worth buying.
@@scoggers1628 Is the sound too bright?
@@user-tx1dh3fn6l That's a matter of taste, but a couple of things to note. First, this video was recorded just with my phone, no external mic, so the sound quality isn't that good. Second, depending on your taste it's worth while trying out different brands of strings. As you probably know Elixir strings are typically very bright sounding, which I believe is that this guitar was shipped with. I've since changed the strings to D'Addario Nickel Bronze strings which are much warmer in tone and I definitely prefer them.
Yamaha fs 800 vs fg 800 wich better?
Well, they're different shaped and sized guitars so there's no clear answer to that. Their build quality and materials are the same, so it's more useful to consider; better for what (finger style, strumming, flatpicking, all-rounder etc.) and better for who, which depends on the skill and size of the player and what they intend to use it for.
Really nice sound… just bought a Cold 06.. Thinking of replacing my Eastman E6D?? This gold series are really great value. Thanks for sharing
The older version, which you have, is not 000 body depth. It's regular dreadnought body depth. It's the superior of the two models, unfortunately only available in the used market since the release of the Djr10e
Can you tell me what the scale length and nut width is?
1 3/4" nut and 24" scale length.
@@scoggers1628 thank you for that information, I really appreciate it.
You're welcome.@@michaeleggleston4737
I really enjoyed your lesson on open Dm tuning. Thank you.
Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.
Thankyou for the wonderful lesson
I am torn in between if I want a dread jr or the lx1. The dread jr is supposedly the perfect size, the lx1 is smaller however does the same as the dread jr. I don’t know what to do. My biggest concern is I want a guitar that’s comfortable to play standing and sitting. I don’t mind the lx1 but I just don’t want it to look too small, almost toy like. Cost wise, is only $100 difference between the 2. So I am conflicted
Have you tried playing both of the models? We often have preconceptions about guitars but these can and often are changed when we get our hands on them. I haven't played an LX1 but I certainly know that the Djr is a good fit for me.
100% Get the dread, I have the original one The lx will sound like a tin can you will regret it for sure
Hey, did you try the red series? ^^ just debating between the yellow delux and master/deluxe. Dono if extra 500-700 bucks is worth for all beautiful cosmetics and best wood grades available :D
Hi. No, I haven't had the chance to try any of the models from the red series. If it's within your budget and you like them more, sure, go for the higher-end model. For me, I couldn't be happier with the Yellow, it plays and sounds heavenly.
When it comes to wood grades I seem to read it's mainly about wood easthetics. All other cosmetics are also just that: cosmetics. Same body shape and same wood, I'm sure the yellow sounds very similar to a red series BUT... The red series top and back get voiced, where the yellow only gets it's top voiced. That might make a difference. I'll be playing both in a day or 2 and then I'll know for sure.
Cool. Let me know what you decide after testing them both. @@vyvynylification
I too own higher end Martins but find myself playing my Martin Djr-10 the most. It has everything I need.
The Djr is really good isn't it? For me, it strikes the perfect balance between comfort, tone and volume. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@scoggers1628 I do wish I had the original like yours. I think yours has a little more depth than mine due to the deeper body. Still love mine though.
I think I bought mine just as the new models, the Djr-10s were being phased in. I haven't played any of the newer versions though.@@alann5003
"Thank you" 😉
What song did you play at 2:28?
It was Mad World by Tears for Fears. Thanks for watching.
Great review Scoggers, I wanted to know how the D Jnr sounded and after your review I feel like I've just been playing it for the last half hour, thank you for the great review and playing.
Thanks for watching. Glad you found it useful.
Just got my first acoustic. A d6 but the cut out version, dc6. The mic doesn't do justice on how beautiful the sound actually is. The base is so much more and the highs are surprisingly higher etc. I couldn't put it down till my fingers got sore. Very immersive sound. Really enjoyable.
Glad you're pleased with your new guitar. Have fun and thanks for watching.
Very good review. Your playing is very soothing.
Thanks for watching.
Is this one better than fg830?
Well, the FG830 has rosewood back and sides rather than mahogany like the Cort Gold D6, so the tone's rather different. Considering the specs; particularly the bone nut and saddle, torrified top and ebony bridge pins, you're getting better quality materials on the Cort, but there is not a huge difference in quality between it and an FG830. Both are good value for the money; if you can get your hands on each model try them our and see which you prefer.
And I believe the Fg830 is laminated back and sides.. OK Ibanez ND Yamaha are masters of Laminates.. And the heat treated top on Cort will be better strait out of the box.
Keep it up friend
Amazing!
Good Job...Almost at the 100!
Very nice music my friend
Thanks for watching and your support.
Very cool, It also reminds me of down by the river.
Cheers, man.
Great video review, I bought one of the newer ones for a campfire/living room guitar and it fulfills it's duty well. In person, I am never let down by it. Very nice sound and playability, I only notice the slight lacking when it's head to head with a big guitar. IMHO this guitar is THE guitar for someone who wants to travel with something that actually sounds good, or a plugged in gigging artist.
Very cool, We recorded this last week.
You can't go wrong with Neil Young, he's a great songwriter and a very distinctive guitarist. Thanks for watching.
Great Job and excellent song choice!
Good music, sounds very nice!
Thanks very much.
I have just orderd mine after a good month of looking at different options in this size before seeing your review, it's one of most honest down to earth reviews available on this model on youtube. My final decision was the sound of the guitar and also the larger size at the nut. As an ex retailer your comment at the end asking people to support thier local retailers is so inportant and I thank you.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Andy, glad you found it helpful. I think in terms of tonal profile it's very similar to a normal sized dreadnought; there's good balance across the EQ, it's just not as loud. In comparison most other travel sized guitars I've played sound thin and have very little bass. Yep, the nut width certainly helps with its playability and accommodates fingerpicking quite well. It depends on your preferences and what tone you're looking for, but I use D'Addario Nickel Bronze light strings on this guitar; good quality, well priced and they have a lovely warm tone. Anyways, hope you enjoy your new guitar.
Ya gotta love finger style blues know matter how simple or or deep. Sounding good man,
Thanks very much. For sure, it's a great style of music and well suited to stand alone without a whole band.