Ricardo Ponce

@Misha Pelt @George Cole Seans got some student's on this page as well that he assigns homework to that are going through his learning curriculum. So that is probably what he is referring too. He assigns them homework and then evaluates it before advancing them to the next lesson. It's a great thing for accountability and to ensure folks really make the most of his lessons.

Mo Awkati

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Hangout 🍻

My set up

I promised I'd share more about my guitar playing. So here it is!! This space is actually larger than what you can see. The area used to be my office, but since retiring I've been allowed by the Management to keep a space for my music!! Actually, I like it because I'm out of the way 🙂 Normally the guitar faces the other way, turned round for the photo. As you can see, I also play the piano. Those are the books I am using to get back into the guitar and the Blues. The one pictured on its own is the Aerobics book. Whilst on the subject, I do have a question: Should I strike the strings using wrist movement or movement from the elbow? Or is it a personal choice? I am making myself use the elbow to move up and down the strings with right hand. Suggestions and advice appreciated Cheers

New comment 6h ago

Ricardo Ponce

3 likes • 7h

@Mo Awkati just a suggestion as live streams can be really random. Shoot and post a video of your self playing there will absolutely be no judgement here!! Only helpful feedback. Then @Sean Christiansen can view and can give you feedback as soon as he sees it. It may also be helpful to others as well.

Mo Awkati

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Music Gear 🎛️

Trouble...

I thought it was just a hiccup last week, but today found it's not!! Basically whilst playing the sound suddenly goes off, then hesitantly returns then goes off again. Last week I thought it was the cable, admittedly it was a basic one, so replaced it with a Fender Delux one. Everything was fine until this morning. As an Engineer I started a logical investigation, going through the chain. I discounted the amp because the sound changed as I shook the guitar gently. Knowing the cable is a good quality it was discounted too. The guitar was on loan for 5 years, so I have no idea how it had been looked after. Started with the jack socket thinking there might be a break in the soldering or corrosion. None found. Whilst the cover is off I checked the pots, wiring, soldering etc. and all was OK. The pots are smooth and don't cause any crackling. Next tested continuity from the toggle switch and that was OK, except the switch itself is a bit worn and very wobbly. Next checked the pickups: the neck pickups two of its poles will not adjust. The bridge pickup sounded very dodgy: no matter how much I adjusted the poles heights there was no change in volume. So decided to replace the two pickups with a Seymour Duncan JBs and a new toggle switch. I did electronics in my job so soldering the new components is not an issue. The guitar is about 25 years old, so it deserves a bit of TLC! Will post an update when I get to fit the replacement pickups.

New comment 10h ago

Ricardo Ponce

3 likes • 12h

@Mo Awkati @Sean Christiansen My first guess would be in the toggle switch especially since it's worn; the next would be the jack. Even when the solder joints look good, the jack’s spring contact may not grip the plug tightly enough. Movement can briefly separate the plug tip from the contact. I also had a similar issue of a guitar cutting out, where one of the wires in the guitar was a little loose and was grounding out against the guitars inner shielding! Drove me nuts until I found it it! which happened to be in the jack socket.