Friday Feature: The Aeolian Harp

Today I’m starting a feature that will spotlight different musical instruments most of which are not main stream. I’ve always been fascinated by the sounds of nature, the wind in through the trees, the birds singing along…that type of stuff. Last week, I was taking my harp up a flight of stairs, and the wind [...]

Go Figure (More Technical Stuff)

So what makes wood look “good”? Most of it is personal preference. But I’m pretty sure that most of us guitar lovers are in the same Proverbial Boat. Wood looks good when it’s got character…variegation, figure, or interesting color make for beautiful wood. Color and character are usually products of genetics, and locality where [...]

What’s the Buzz?

Last night we were rehearsing for service this weekend. Everything started off well, I pulled the guitar outta the bag, played an E chord, and started off on our 7 song set. About midway through practice, I noticed that my D chords seemed a little outta whack. And my pinky on my left hand was [...]

the rhythm of the night (the guitar nebula continued)

Note: Not only am I a musician, but an amateur astronomer. Although, I’m not a hardcore lights out, serious researcher, I’m fascinated by the night sky, and our obscure placement in it.
It’s been a while since I posted last. Busy with the busyness of life, I took a few minutes yesterday to relax in front [...]

the guitar nebula (a response)

The Guitar Nebula was formed as a rapidly moving neutron star moved through interstellar gas. The neutron star is moving at a speed of 1000 miles per second! As it moves through space the neutron star leaves behind a “wake” in the interstellar medium, which from our vantage point just happens to look like a [...]