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Alina Simone talks about getting a certain sound on one of her songs with a guitar she had in her closet. Read the interview and download her free song ‘Half My Kingdom.‘

A book by Jay Wright.

Would I read the book? Maybe. I knew of a guy in my neighborhood in Washington Heights who, on his first call to me, talked about the dozens of classical and flamenco guitars he’d purchased from parts of the world – for 3 hours!! He talked about these expensive instruments like Jay Leno would about cars.

I never heard from him after.

According to a Top 10 list in IGN. Do you agree? Who have they left out?

Love that cool drone. I can almost hear it in one of those old mono recordings. [via Washington City Paper]

Jack Ripper – I can clearly see why people would think it’s his nick name- at Rocklahoma interviewed by Eddie Trunk.

From the fattest string to the thinnest: Eat A Damn Good Breakfast Everyday.

Also remember: Everyday high and Eat Low. Meaning when someone says high E, it’s the thinnest one. If it’s low E, you guessed it.

Next lesson: How to Spot and Name Notes Anywhere On The Fretboard.

If you need to find out other devices to remember guitar-related stuff: leave a comment.

The Nomad electric guitar.

Ah, the guitar will play for anyone. Blues never had it this bad.