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Customer Review: insight to signature fender telecaster styles/sounds
this video and the accompanying booklet provide great insight for the beginner or experienced player to the equipment spec's., and details of special tunings, chord-voicings and techniques of the most prominent and enduring telecaster driven superstars. i have not been able to find a second, or follow-up volume to this video (an effort well-warranted). nonetheless, if you're looking for a launching point from which to delve further into the playing of superstars like danny gatton, james burton, johnny lang, albert lee, kieth richards, and andy summers- this is money and time well spent.

One guitarist, who has been playing for about thirty years
and has used a myriad number of guitars, loves his Fender
62 reissue Telecaster, which he bought in the UK. Designed
in 1983, this Fender 62 reissue Telecaster is a very
different color of cherry grain and lighter than a Les
Paul, which he likes.

As a guitarist who dabbles in country, rock and roll and
even blues, he appreciates that the Fender 62 reissue
Telecaster is a great instrument for all three. When
playing country music he uses the pickup of the bridge; for
blues the neck pickup. A Roland processor and two twins
operating in stereo is how he started out using his Fender
62 Telecaster, but lately he employs an Ibanez compressor
with a Fender Hot Rod, 40 watt, and straight out of the
amplifier.

The only negative thing this experienced guitarist has to
say about his classic Fender 62 is that the factory vintage
tuners make it difficult to change strings very quickly.

The 62 reissue Telecaster earned a ten (out of 10) for
reliability and durability from this reviewer. He has never
had to call on customer service for any repair or support.

This accomplished musician calls his Fender 62 Telecaster
the best musical investment he has ever made.

Another guitarist, who has owned his 62 reissue Telecaster
for twenty years, said the same thing about reliability. He
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finding out just how long it's going to last. While he says
it's the Jeep and not the Ferrari of guitars he truly loves
the sound and action of this instrument. One negative note
from this reviewer - the strings break often.

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Customer Review: Good stuff
Everything I had hoped for from the Tones and more. Makes you miss the halcyon days in which this lively and innovative music was made. A great job of packaging too - a really solid collection including the pop stuff and the fun oddities.
Customer Review: One of the greatest ever
As much as I love music and all it has to offer, nothing has ever struck and stuck with me like TOT. I owned the POP album on vinyl, and I played it time and time again. Absolutely brilliant! I adore Love and Rockets, and I think Bauhaus are OK (a bit overrated), but this was a true gem. You absolutely must listen to "Rain". Greatest song ever composed in my opinion. I can't stress enough how wonderful this song is. It opens up with ambient organ and guitar (which is e-bowed, a method used throughout their songs), and then it morphs brilliantly into the singing and structure. Lyrically it is stunning, and I tell you the music will just stick with you. Just a beautiful song!

In This Issue (14 Jul 08)

1. Kenny Inks A Deal
2. A Million Dollar Show
3. Tonight it's Conan ... Tomorrow it's Yankee Stadium
4. So How Is The 08 Tour Shaping Up?
5. What Does Kenny, Bob Jovi and Clapton have in common?
6. Some Poets & Pirates Stats from Kenny's Promoter, Louis Messina
7. When The Transformation began
8. A new CD In Support Of Military Kids
9. Kenny comments on his latest #1
10. Kenny One on One Interview with Jon Waterhouse

1. Hi folks;

Looks like Kenny and TMG/AEG Live will be in business together starting in 09 and right through until 2013. The deal has to do with Kenny's future tours and will pay Kenny based on the amount of tickets that could be sold vs the number of tickets actually sold.

So TMG/AEG will have to ensure there are bums in the seats and Kenny can just focus on what he does best ... entertain! The deal has nothing to do with any recordings or merchandise, concert tours and events.

2. Yes, in order to get Kenny to perform at the recent County Fest, festival promoters coughed up a cool million to Kenny to appear. In 03 they paid Kenny $325,000, so to cover the increase, fans this year had to pay as much as $130 to see Kenny perform. There were mixed reviews on the hefty price.

3. Don't miss tonight's episode of Late Night With Conan O'Brien as Kenny will make a guest appearance.

Tomorrow Kenny will take in the All Star game at Yankee Stadium and his Poets & Pirates Tour crosses over the midway point.

"It's cool to be able to get back to Conan," Kenny says. "And for me, getting to go to the All-Star Game and be up close the way I'm going to get to be, well, those aren't the kinds of things I don't think any of us really dream of doing."

4.
Here are the stats so far in 08 according to Pollstar's Top 10

1. Bon Jovi - $56.3 Million
2. Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - $40.8 Million
3. Van Halen ($36.8 million
4. Kenny Chesney ($35.3 million
5. Michael Buble ($32.5 million
6. Kanye West ($31.6 million
7. Jay-Z/Mary J. Blige ($30.7 million
8. Rascal Flatts ($25.4 million
9. & 10 - Spice Girls and The Police at about $23.3 million each.

5. They have all joined Master Cards "Roots Of Rock Sweepsteaks" which will allow one lucky winner for each artist to see where it all began for that artist. For Kenny fans, it will be a trip to Nashville, where they will get a guided tour of all of the famous spots during Kenny's career. The winner and 3 guests will also get an intimate performance from Kenny in Knoxville.

Kenny said; "It was an honor to be considered with this company. At this level, it's hard to bring people into your music on this kind of level. But winning the sweepstakes and experiencing the Nashville I came to, that will put you not just inside the songs, but inside how the dream happened."

The promotion is on now and runs through August. Every time a user uses their Master Card they are entered automatically. If you use PayPal, you're entered twice. Non-card holders can enter online. Priceless.com has a section called Tour The Town where you can get tidbits of little known info on all artists early beginnings.

6. Each show costs $1.4 million to put on (excluding fuel and talent cost)
The vehicles on Kenny's tour get 3-5 miles per gallon
Fuel was budgeted at $2.85 per gallon
Kenny has some section seats, called "Shiftwork Seats", priced between $10-$30

Kenny said, "I grew up in East Tennessee, lower middle class, and that's the demographic of the country now that's struggling the most. That's also my audience, and I don't want anyone who wants to come to the show to be unable to afford it."

7. Kenny used to play a lot of golf, eat a lot of pizza, drink a lot of beer and ate a lot of Waffle House.

But in 1997 he changed gears and began working out with a personal trainer. That trainer, known as Daniel Burns, travels with Kenny on tour to make sure he stays on track.

"If hadn't been for golf," he joked, "this might have never happened."

8. Kenny and many other artists have contributed to a new CD entitled Patriotic 3, which is a charity album to raise awareness for Military Kids. The program provides assistance to kids who's parents have been deployed or injured and recovering.

Here is the list of performances found on the CD.

"A Lot Of Things Different," Kenny Chesney
"Letters From Home," John Michael Montgomery
"Blessed," Martina McBride
"My Front Porch Looking In," Lonestar
"Politically Uncorrect," Gretchen Wilson
"I'm From The Country," Tracy Byrd
"One More Day," Diamond Rio
"The Last Of A Dying Breed," Neal McCoy
"Long Arm Of The Law," Kenny Rogers
"The Fightin' Side Of Me," Merle Haggard and The Strangers
"Not Me," Keni Thomas
"God Bless America," LeAnn Rimes
"If I Don't Make It Back," Tracy Lawrence
"America," Waylon Jennings
"What Say You," Travis Tritt
"Everyday America," Sugarland
"Heroes And Friends," Randy Travis

9. Speaking Live on the national radio show GAC Nights, Kenny recently stated;

"I am that guy in 'Better as a Memory. I think this is a letter that I've written three or four times in my life to people, because at that point in my life when I wrote those letters, I was in such a focused period. I was a very zoned-in person on doing this out here, and you know, like the old Mac Davis song, 'Baby Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me,' you know, this is kind of that song, but in a little bit deeper of a way. When I wrote those letters, I was better as a memory than as their man, I promise you."

10. Kenny One on One Interview with Jon Waterhouse

http://www.accessatlanta.com/music/content/music/stories/2008/07/11/chesney_concert_atlanta_turnerfield.html

As always, your suggestions are welcomed. Touch base thru the contact me form on my site.

That's it for this edition.
Until next time ...

Kirby Swinemar
Webmaster @
http://www.learn-kenny-chesney-guitar.com

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Customer Review: Good stuff
Everything I had hoped for from the Tones and more. Makes you miss the halcyon days in which this lively and innovative music was made. A great job of packaging too - a really solid collection including the pop stuff and the fun oddities.
Customer Review: One of the greatest ever
As much as I love music and all it has to offer, nothing has ever struck and stuck with me like TOT. I owned the POP album on vinyl, and I played it time and time again. Absolutely brilliant! I adore Love and Rockets, and I think Bauhaus are OK (a bit overrated), but this was a true gem. You absolutely must listen to "Rain". Greatest song ever composed in my opinion. I can't stress enough how wonderful this song is. It opens up with ambient organ and guitar (which is e-bowed, a method used throughout their songs), and then it morphs brilliantly into the singing and structure. Lyrically it is stunning, and I tell you the music will just stick with you. Just a beautiful song!

Not sure whats happening with me on this one, but it seems like the more I listen to it, the better Happy Woman Blues gets. Happy Woman Blues stated simply is one of Lucinda Williamss best CDs to date.

Unfortunately, its not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just cant force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Happy Woman Blues. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

One of the nicer things about a CD like this is when the talent is this rich even if Rock isnt your favorite style you still cant help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.

If youre a Lucinda Williams fan, or just a fan of Rock music this is a CD your collection simply should not be without.

While the entire album is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 4 - Happy Woman Blues, track 7 - One Night Stand, and track 11 - Sharp Cutting Wings.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Lafayette. Wow!

Happy Woman Blues Release Notes:

Lucinda Williams originally released Happy Woman Blues on July 13, 1992 on the Smithsonian Folkways Recordings label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Lafayette

2. I Lost It

3. Maria

4. Happy Woman Blues

5. Kings Of Hearts

6. Rolling Along

7. One Night Stand

8. Howlin' At Midnight

9. Hard Road

10. Louisiana Man

11. Sharp Cutting Wings (Song To A Poet)

Personnel: Lucinda Williams (vocals, acoustic guitar); Mickey White (acoustic & electric guitars); Andre Matthews (electric & slide guitars); Mickey Moody (pedal steel guitar); Malcolm Smith (fiddle, viola); Rex Bell (bass); Ira Wilkes (drums).

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Electric Guitar. Made by Fender.

The Deluxe Players Stratocaster is a revised version of the former Super Strat. Upgraded with American-made Vintage Noiseless pickups, this guitar not only sounds great but with a 12" neck radius and medium jumbo frets it's a workhorse of a guitar! And, don't forget about the push button switch that gives the player nine different pickup combinations!

Features:

• BODY Ash
• NECK Maple, Modern "C" Shape, (Satin Polyurethane Finish)
• MACHINE HEADS Gold Plated Fender/Reliance Vintage Style Tuning Machines
• FINGERBOARD Rosewood, 12" Radius (305mm)
• NO. OF FRETS 21 Medium Jumbo Frets
• PICKUPS 3 Vintage Noiseless Strat Pickups
• CONTROLS Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
• BRIDGE Gold Plated Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo
• PICKUP SWITCHING 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickups (Plus Bridge Pickup When Push/Push Switch Is Activated), Position 5. Neck Pickup (Plus Bridge Pickup When Push/Push Switch Is Activated), 1-Push-Button On/Off Switch: Activates Bridge Pickup in Positions 4 and 5 of Blade Switch
• HARDWARE Gold Plated
• STRINGS Fender Super Bullet 3250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042)
• CASE Deluxe Gig Bag
• PICKGUARD 4-Ply Brown Shell
• SCALE LENGTH 25.5" (648mm)
• WIDTH AT NUT 1 11/16 (43mm)
• UNIQUE FEATURES Gold Plated Hardware
• ACCESSORIES Deluxe Gig Bag

NOTE: The picture on this page shows the Maple version of this guitar model, if you place an order from this page you will receive the model with a Rosewood fretboard

Kanye West Goldigger is by far the biggest hit on his new album Late Registration. A duet with Jamie Foxx, Goldigger mixes Kanye West's patented beats with a delectable sound off with Jamie Foxx.

Kanye West Goldigger has found its share of criticism among the rap and hip-hop community. Fans seemed to have higher hopes of the Late Registration album. Still, his loyalist fans are keeping his music CD sales afloat.

One Kanye West Goldigger fan, Diarci Jones of Los Angeles, California said, "Kanye has brought a sense of hope to the black and hip-hop community. I bought this album just to support his cause."

Whether Kanye West Goldigger is a hit or not, it seems fans will find any reason to buy it. Check out Goldigger and other hits from the Late Registration album with MP3s over the internet, or the music album CD on store shelves.

But the question raised in everyone's mind is: can Kanye stay at the top, despite his recent critisms of the Bush administration?

One White House staffer, Karl Jones said, "Kanye's partisan rhetoric may play chill on the streets, but his reckless comments at a fundraiser no less, were completely out of line."

Whether you like him or not, Kanye is one hot dude.

Russel Polaski is a shock-jock deejay out of San Diego, California. His interests include hip-hop music, break dancing and amateur music videos. He often writes articles for Prosumer News.

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The exceptionally talented Contemporary Jazz artist Peter Cincotti has released him CD entitled Peter Cincotti. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Peter Cincotti fans, and Contemporary Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Peter Cincotti Peter Cincottis artistic excellence is on full display as Cincotti has once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be him best work to date.

Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and youve got one of Peter Cincottis most impressive releases ever.

If youre a Peter Cincotti fan, or just a fan of Contemporary Jazz music this is a CD your collection simply should not be without.

While the entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 1 - I Changed The Rules, track 3 - Are You The One?, and track 9 - Come Live Your Life With Me

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 11 - You Stepped Out Of A Dream. Outstanding!

Peter Cincotti Release Notes:

Peter Cincotti originally released Peter Cincotti on Mar 11, 2003 on the Concord Jazz label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. I Changed The Rules

2. Comes Love

3. Are You The One?

4. Sway

5. Miss Brown

6. Lovers, Secrets, Lies

7. Fool On The Hill / Nature Boy

8. Ain't Misbehavin'

9. Come Live Your Life With Me

10. Spinning Wheel

11. You Stepped Out Of A Dream

12. Rainbow Connection

Release Notes This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Personnel: Peter Cincotti (vocals, arranger, piano); Scott Kreitzer (tenor saxophone); David Finck (bass); Kenny Washington (drums). Recorded at Avatar Studios, New York, New York. Includes liner notes by Pete Cincotti.

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The Deluxe Players Stratocaster is a revised version of the former Super Strat. Upgraded with American-made Vintage Noiseless pickups, this guitar not only sounds great but with a 12" neck radius and medium jumbo frets it's a workhorse of a guitar! And, don't forget about the push button switch that gives the player nine different pickup combinations!

Features:

• BODY Ash
• NECK Maple, Modern "C" Shape, (Satin Polyurethane Finish)
• MACHINE HEADS Gold Plated Fender/Reliance Vintage Style Tuning Machines
• FINGERBOARD Maple, 12" Radius (305mm)
• NO. OF FRETS 21 Medium Jumbo Frets
• PICKUPS 3 Vintage Noiseless Strat Pickups
• CONTROLS Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
• BRIDGE Gold Plated Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo
• PICKUP SWITCHING 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickups (Plus Bridge Pickup When Push/Push Switch Is Activated), Position 5. Neck Pickup (Plus Bridge Pickup When Push/Push Switch Is Activated), 1-Push-Button On/Off Switch: Activates Bridge Pickup in Positions 4 and 5 of Blade Switch
• HARDWARE Gold Plated
• STRINGS Fender Super Bullet 3250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042)
• CASE Deluxe Gig Bag
• PICKGUARD 4-Ply Brown Shell
• SCALE LENGTH 25.5" (648mm)
• WIDTH AT NUT 1 11/16 (43mm)
• UNIQUE FEATURES Gold Plated Hardware
• ACCESSORIES Deluxe Gig Bag

NOTE: The picture on this page shows the Rosewood version of this guitar model, if you place an order from this page you will receive the model with a Maple fretboard

We all know what improvisational comedy is, but have you heard of improv music? Imagine music being played in the moment, coming directly from the heart of each musician and flowing back and forth between the players and the audience. They say that in improv comedy the truth often comes out from the player and this is also correct for improv music.

There is no plan with improv music, no set of notes or chords to follow. The music evolves as is it being played and is an end result of the musicians creating it. The instrumentation can be varied, it can be as simple as a solo pianist or as all encompassing as a full orchestra, although it is more difficult to create good improv with many players. For anyone who has ever been to a drum circle on the beach with 30 or so drummers, you know what I mean. And those guys don't even need to worry about melody.

The best improv music is usually created by a small hand full of players. The most important aspect of good improv is that all the players listen to each other. Listening and often times watching each other will give them clues as to which way the music will go next. When each participant follows the flow of the music, the best results are created.

Improv music doesn't have to be only instrumental either, some singers have the ability to invent on the spot. This is true vocal improvisation. While other singers can improvise melody, but may have a cheat sheet or two of previously written lyrics nearby to help with the process.

The style of the improv will depend on the players in the group. Improv music can range from punk rockish or experimental to ethereal or something similar to a movie soundtrack. Some of the most common instruments used in modern improv are keyboards, guitars and drums. As there is no beginning or end, well at least none planned, these decisions are made moment by moment by the players. The best improvisers know when to drop out and when to jump in, no matter what instrument they are playing.

The most important aspect in creating a good improv atmosphere is to creatively explore the music in a low-risk situation. The quality of the musicianship is not as important as having a nurturing vibe for the playing room. Relaxing into the music, rather than worrying about the missed notes, will allow the musician to listen and learn. Even the most experienced musicians hit bad notes and it is possible for the greenest player to come up with brilliance.

Improv music isn't just for the musicians though, it also has benefit for the listener. Due to the nature of improvisation the music resulting is often of a mellow and free-flowing style. The creative power that flowed through the musicians who created it, also flows to the listener. This type of music provides wonderful backdrop to creative tasks the listener might want to accomplish, especially if the music is instrumental and allows the listener to drift into the creative groove without the need to comprehend words.

The benefits of music therapy have long been known to therapists the world around. Improvisational music imbibes all the creative power that the musicians put into it and the listener enjoys this creative harvest. As modern music listeners we have all heard many styles of music and can usually figure out where something is going without much trouble. The music we enjoy most is an in-between mix, with some confirmation of expectations along with pleasant surprises, in a blend that is interesting rather than frustrating.

Good improv music can often be akin to a good mystery novel, it is difficult to predict and yet it fits together in a creatively logical way, so when we look back on what we heard we say "yes, of course." Improv can challenge our creativity and show us sides of ourselves we haven't seen before, while stimulating our inner muse.

Listening to improvised music as a background soundtrack while we perform other tasks, be they artistic or not, can often increase our creative powers. The same way improvisation for the theater builds creativity for the players and the audience, so does musical improv. Whether the person is actively involved or merely a listener, the benefit comes through. As we involve ourselves as listeners, the creative vibe originally created by the musicians now flows through us.

There is no plan in improv music and therein lies the beauty. Some things in life can be experienced much more easily than explained. This is the case for improvisational music. The truth in improvisational music is that the creative spirit needed to bring it into being is within each of its players and listeners alike.

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In a world that is increasingly based on technology, music has also become digital. Many people prefer to listen to music accentuated with modern methods and over mediums such as the Internet and CD. However, there are also some music lovers who believe that the real taste of music lies in the rendition of live pianos. Grand pianos are pieces of priceless treasure and for someone who owns them they are a matter of great pride. There are many ways to acquire grand pianos and the Internet is an invaluable tool to facilitate this effort.

Before buying a piano, it is essential to make a checklist of the buyers requirements. Buying a grand piano depends upon the size of the living room and involves factors such as availability of ideal conditions for playing, proper maintenance and regular tuning. The budget and the need to place the piano in an appropriate place wherein it matches the overall dcor of the room are also important factors to be considered.

The cost for a grand piano in excellent condition ranges from $20000 to $70000. As this is a pretty huge investment, it is imperative that the buyer ensures that the requisite environment and utility is available to justify it.

Grand pianos come in various shapes, sizes, colors, wood finishes and sounds. These are distinguished in a number of ways. A popular model of grand piano is the Concert Grand Model D, which is considered as one of the best in terms of its sound effect, looks and reliability. However, they are exorbitantly priced and can be afforded only by really affluent folks. They can cost as much $390,000 but for someone who can afford it and can appreciate its finer nuances, the price for this grand piano is every bit justifiable.

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