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Ed Ball replied to Phillip Lyall's discussion Picks in the group Martin Guitar Owners
"Hi Phil, seems to be a popular topic on the web. On one forum, it was mentioned it was not quite as thick as a dime. On Acoustic Guitar an article read: He shapes his own tortoiseshell picks from blanks and keeps two on hand at all times in case he…"
Jul 19, 2011
Ed Ball replied to Matt Smith's discussion Beginner learning material in the group Beginner Flatpickers
"If I were to recommend a beginners material, like several in this thread I would have to say, hands down, it'd be FP Essentials series. Does an excellent job of explaining the theory as well as "why?". Plus it explores and…"
Jul 16, 2011
Ed Ball commented on Matt Smith's group Beginner Flatpickers
"There must have been a full moon last night, I was on this very same lessons this morning and couldn't hit the broadside of the barn from 3 ft away. I simply walked away for a few minutes, slowed down and things started to click. Ganon…"
Jul 9, 2011
Ed Ball commented on Paige Anderson's group Martin Guitar Owners
"Hi Mary, I concur, Om-1's do sound nice, I've never owned one, but if it's the guitar that fits you, and you can't wait to play some more, then it's obviously going to suit you just fine. Beware of crowd mentality, there are…"
Jul 4, 2011
Ed Ball commented on Matt Smith's group Beginner Flatpickers
"Steve, John makes a good point, I'm going through the pick routine myself, and as a personal preference, I find the Dunlop Big Stuby 2.0mm providing the best crisp sound, but takes some getting used to due to thickness. I also tried Dunlop…"
Jul 3, 2011
Ed Ball commented on Matt Smith's group Beginner Flatpickers
"Steve, unfortunately buckeyes are bad news these days, but I'm sure one day they'll return to their glory days. Have a brother inlaw and family living in Toronto, they'll be here tomorrow. Beautiful city, never been to Sooner country,…"
Jun 30, 2011
Ed Ball commented on Dan Miller's group Flatpicking Essentials
"Dan, just wanted to stop by and say thank you for the Flatpicking Essentials. I've worked on Vol 1 for a couple weeks now, and am just about ready to move into Vol II. At this rate I may just complete the entire set before its all over. Thanks…"
Jun 26, 2011
Ed Ball joined Dan Miller's group
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Flatpicking Essentials

This group is for members who are working with the 8-Volume Flatpicking Essentials course written by Dan Miller and Tim May. This is the place to meet others who are working with the course and share your arrangements.See More
Jun 26, 2011
Ed Ball commented on Paige Anderson's group Martin Guitar Owners
"Hello everyone, I've wanted a D-28 for what seems forever. Ever since Andy Griffith accompanied the Darlings when I was knee high to a grasshopper. Well in 2003 I strummed the first one after a career in the Navy, and latched onto that D-28…"
Jun 26, 2011
Ed Ball joined Paige Anderson's group
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Martin Guitar Owners

Here is a group for people who have Martin Guitars, or is looking for one, or if you just really like Martin Guitars!
Jun 26, 2011
Ed Ball updated their profile
Jun 26, 2011
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Jun 26, 2011
Ed Ball commented on Matt Smith's group Beginner Flatpickers
"Good evening to everyone from Ohio. @ Steve I share your pain. I previously subscribed to FGM 2001-06, built up quite a collection, but found I just couldn't focus on the one thing that was missing. By reading the tabs I knew the…"
Jun 26, 2011
Ed Ball joined Matt Smith's group
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Beginner Flatpickers

Dedicated to those of us who are just getting started.
Jun 26, 2011
Ed Ball is now a member of Flatpicking Guitar Network
Jun 4, 2011

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Favorite Flatpickers
Brad Davis, Doc, Tony, Wyatt, and so many others.
Favorite Flatpicking Tunes
Amazing Grace, and so many others. There's just something about the harmony, the bass runs, hammers and pull offs that just leaves a warm feeling inside.
Favorite Guitars
Martin
Tell us more about yourself (place a Bio here if you wish)
Raised in a small farming community, bluegrass and country played at home, joined the Navy, Retired from the Navy, now a County Veterans Service Officer who enjoys pickin on my Martin D-28

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Ragtime Annie

"Hey Craig. Thanks for the kind comment. The credit for this version should really go To Steve Kaufman who's arrangement it is. Good luck with your bluegrass studies, it's wonderful music and great fun to play. I look forward to…"
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Ragtime Annie

"Derek: Mike above is teaching me blue grass and showed me this site.  Fantastic rendition by you of this great song.  Thanks for sharing.  I'm off to Mike's to practice!!!!"
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"I play a Silvertone Acoustic from back in the Sixties."
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Mike FlatPickingBuddy replied to Todd McFarland's discussion What brand do you play?
"I have a Guild Bluegrass D40 made in the original factory at Hoboken that has been with me since 1964 I also have a Martin D18 made sometime around 1994 and a 1977 or earlier Yamaha FG336SB"
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Ragtime Annie

"Thanks Mike. I have to prove to myself that I can play the material as written but once I've done that I start to allow myself some leeway to have fun and drop in my own bits. There's not too much space to do that in SK's version of…"
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Banks of the Ohio

"Thanks guys! Always appreciate people taking time to listen and respond!"
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Mike FlatPickingBuddy commented on Derek's video
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Banks of the Ohio

"I like your up the neck variations, Nice!!"
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Mike FlatPickingBuddy commented on Derek's video
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Ragtime Annie

"Nice picking!! I learnt the self same version from Steve Kaufman but like me you put in a few extra bits. Looks like she has made you do your picking the garage teee heee"
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Mike FlatPickingBuddy commented on Erik Sundström's video
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Blackberry blossom

"That's nice guys! I like the slower tempo as well, thanks for taking the trouble to put it up."
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Ragtime Annie

"Thanks Louis! Always appreciate your encouragement :-)"
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