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Like is the embellishment too much

I don’t think it’s too much. Just the right amount.

That's the comment I would expect from "the way of respect and kindness" for real

Likewise, thanks for listening!

Thanks I appreciate it!

Thanks Ben! There was definitely a good amount of EQing haha

Appreciate it!

Arabescos :)

A Fralin hot split blade, highly recommended!

Its over on the fractal forum :) or you can dm me your email on instagram

Its a Fralin Vintage Split Blade, a great pickup!

Thats so nice of you thank you!

@@ElliottKleinguitar is the tab for that in your patreon?

You can dm me on there or instagram and I will send them!

Appreciate it!

the intro to my arrangement of a tune :)

@@Joshuaalan21 its certainly a great guitar! Hope you get to enjoy one soon!

@@ElliottKleinguitar Thank you! I actually ended up picking one up awhile back. It’s been my main guitar for years now. No regrets. I’ve been thinking of picking up a Suhr lately and I’m just not sure if it’s worth it for me since I already have the SS.

@@Joshuaalan21 A Suhr is definitely another animal for sure. I may suggest a Nash (10" radius) that comes with Lollars as it may be a closer aesthetic to the SS. A Suhr would be a great choice but certainly more of a modern vibe

Nice! I always see an EQ pedal especially on Nashville studio players boards

Well, maybe just listen instead

@@ElliottKleinguitar Yeah, my point is, when I saw the title, I thought, "oh good, I can see how my some of these strat alternatives compare with my EJ strats. But that purpose evaporated when I learned yours is a modded EJ strat (pups nonetheless). If you put "modded EJ Strat" in the title, it would have been accurate and at least I wouldn't have been duped in. That's my only gripe.

@@BigDancin I would hardly call it "duped in" as I mention the modding in the video. Because you have EJ strats you could even extend the comparison and see how the EJ strats you have compare with some hot noiseless ones, as well as the PRS and Suhr.

I only have played a few in-store, and they were not set up. If I recall they were maybe a bit closer to a Fender feel with the maple neck, but the finish on them is really pretty. I liked the worn neck of the Haar, reminds me of Fender CS or Nash

@@ElliottKleinguitar thanks for the reply! I think the only thing I can do then is try to find both to play test them. I can find some UK dealers with Maybach, but none with Haar though unfortunately 😕

@@scaredypicker time to make your way over to NL!

@@ElliottKleinguitar a good reason to visit! 🙂

Well thanks for listening and commenting!

Thanks!

I would suggest lessons with me :) But also: chords and bass note is a good place to start but it sounds more like you could make lists of how the arrangements you enjoy are arranged. Is there inner movement in the chords? Do you like arrangements with open strings ala Chet Atkins or Bill Frisell or the opposite? Also, can you comp the chords in a way you find exciting? For me it’s a case of listening to many versions and finding inspiration, combined with my particular comfort zones (more bluesy/americana vibes than true jazzbox vibes)

@@ElliottKleinguitar Lessons would be great, and as soon as my financial situation improves next year I will shoot you a message :D I actually already have a teacher at a music school near me, but they are on summer break. Also, with him Im focusing on my soloing and comping, in order to prepare for joining a jam session. The arrangements I enjoy listening to and learning most are from Ted Greene, Tim Lerch and Julian Lage. My comping is still kind of basic I guess, I mostly rely on shell chords, rooted on the 5th or 6th string and not much more, so harmony wise there is still some work to do, but rhythm wise Im ok. I played the drums before and try to translate some of that.

Ah ok, in that case I may suggest starting with bass and melody note when making solo arrangements, but then using inversions and walking bass. I think that mixture will give a good amount to practice next :)

Do you have a favorite?

@@ElliottKleinguitar I actually like your version of this, Lenny and Chet, Peter Mazza's (which I'm not sure if it's recorded, but I take lessons from him), and I kinda like my own, if that's not too obnoxious....... as far as other Van Heusen songs, I'm partial to "I Thought About You."

Oh I don’t know Peter, I’ll have to check out his playing, thanks for the suggestion! Also thanks for listening :)

@@ElliottKleinguitar It was my pleasure. Your playing is very enjoyable and thought-provoking.

I havent even seen the thickness measurements for Haars anywhere unfortunately, but all the necks are medium-thick C shapes (that Ive played). The radii are usually compound and either 7.25-9.5, 8.5-10.5 or 9-11 compound like mine. Gregsguitars usually has a photo of the spec sheet that gets shipped with the guitar. Hope that helps!

I wish that were totally true but there’s a definite limit to that

thanks for listening!

I think 50mm since you're closer to Gibson scale length than Fender

What sort of music do you play and what’s your amp/pedal/modeler etc setup?

I have a Randall rg50 tube amp that I use as a cab for my pod hd. I mostly use the deluxe reverb model with a tube screamer or tube drive. I like a variety of music.

Right?

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