Norman's Preferences 1 Reply

I saw a video in which Norman discussed why he preferred a certain fret when refretting one of his Martin's. I am about to refret my D-35 Martin, and I would like to know if anyone remembers a video…Continue

Started by Bob Cron. Last reply by Bob Mesher Nov 2, 2018.

Easy Solution To a Common Acoustic/Electric String Problem

Found a solution to an often mentioned problem when having installed a piezo type bridge plate pickup transducer. The consensus of several Internet responders who have done this is that while the…Continue

Started by Larry Apr 21, 2017.

Heavy Picks Anyone? 39 Replies

When I started playing acoustic guitar about a year ago, I felt most comfortable with medium gauge picks.  Thins were clearly too flimsy and heavys just seemed too stiff.  But as time went by I…Continue

Tags: blanchard, tone, speed, picks

Started by William Gray. Last reply by Arthur Knowler Feb 18, 2017.

Tim Allred contact

Howdy.  I'm a guitar maker and I got an inquiry from one Tim Allred on my contact form that I use on my website to try to cut down on spam.  Unfortunately he didn't give a phone number and he gave an…Continue

Started by ETHAN DEUTSCH Dec 23, 2016.

the last issue of Flatpicking Mag.

Just got it -Sept /Oct. 2016 issue- wonderful write-up  by Dan Miller "20 Years of Lessons Learned" A must read ( and learn) for all -IMO.A guide that shows how to go about learning  the Guitar , I…Continue

Started by rich jaeger Sep 1, 2016.

Up strums 1 Reply

Hey FPers!Could use some advice, or just start a discussion, on the merits of strum patterns that go both up and down, versus Boom-Chuck with straight down strokes.I bring this up as I have recently…Continue

Tags: strum, patterns, technique, hand, playing

Started by David Wayne Martin. Last reply by Daniel Stolte Aug 14, 2016.

What is the best right hand position for flatpicking 25 Replies

i rest my hand on the bridge but then its hard to reach different strings

Started by matthew. Last reply by David Wayne Martin Jul 14, 2016.

Winfield 1 Reply

Thinking about making a trip to Winfield for the first time. Anyone have some insider info I need to know? Is it worth the 6 hour drive I'll have to make? Thx for your thoughts.

Started by Tim Sanders. Last reply by Dan Connors Jul 13, 2016.

how do i delete songs and how do i send my videos to other places?

how do i delete songs and how do i send my videos to other places?Continue

Tags: help

Started by jeff ebbets Mar 5, 2016.

how do i delete songs and how do i send my videos to other places?

how do i delete songs and how do i send my videos to other places?Continue

Tags: help

Started by jeff ebbets Mar 5, 2016.