I teach this tune in my upcoming Lesson Load Volume 9 https://www.daddystovepipe.com/guitar-lesson-pack-tabs-volume-9.php This song was orininally recorded by Mississippi John Hurt (in standard tuning key of C); my variation is based upon the playing of Mike Dowling. It’s in open D tuning with a capo on the 2nd fret, leading to open E tuning. I’m […]

If you’re wanting to prepare a future guitar-geeky holiday, look no further than this extraordinary city. Whether you’re into historical locations, looking for guitars, or souvenirs, prepare yourself to take a virtual holiday of THE Music City! On this episode of Acoustic Tuesday, I’m taking you through the top 10 guitar-geek locations within Nashville, Tennessee. […]

I teach this song in my upcoming Lesson Pack Volume 9 https://www.daddystovepipe.com/guitar-lesson-pack-tabs-volume-9.php A Joe Callicott composition which he taped in the 30ies and 60ies. A tune with numerous possibilities, I like what Kelly Joe Phelps did with it My version, in drop D tuning, is based upon the playing of Paul Rischell. I’m playing a […]

I teach this song in my upcoming Lesson Pack Volume 9 https://www.daddystovepipe.com/guitar-lesson-pack-tabs-volume-9.php Open D tuning, capo II Based on the playing of Mike Dowling and a little myself. Resonator guitar made by John Alderson of “Delta Resonator Guitars” Related Video Posts How to Add Bass Lines to your Blues Chord Progressions – Mississippi Delta Blues […]

When you’re camping, would you rather have a swiss army knife or a bowie knife? That’s how I feel about reviewing the Fender Acoustasonic. It’s an excellent guitar with great deals of energy, however is it really right for everybody? What this question ultimately boils down to is easy: what do you need from your […]

Whether it’s space travel or sustainable tonewood forests, I know the future of the acoustic guitar is brilliant. In this episode, I’ll stroll you through 5 HUGE reasons why the acoustic guitar is the selected instrument of the future. This whole episode is committed to the future of the acoustic guitar. Specifically, why the acoustic […]

Free lesson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN5B-fCiCLM Requirement tuning but tuned down to B, playing out of D position Many lessons with tab at https://www.daddystovepipe.com/ Guitar made by Alex Kirtley https://www.facebook.com/Kirtley-Guitars-295303447795522 Related Video Posts How to Add Bass Lines to your Blues Chord Progressions – Mississippi Delta Blues Guitar Lesson Am I Wrong (Keb’ Mo’) – Country Blues Guitar […]

Requirement tuning but tuned down to B, playing out of D position. Numerous more lessons at https://www.daddystovepipe.com/ Guitar made by Alex Kirtley https://www.facebook.com/Kirtley-Guitars-295303447795522 LYRICS Um, baby, why do you have to go? Um, baby, why do you have to go? A-you ain’t enjoy me, child, you utilized to like me so Child, do not you […]

After reviewing over 600 guitars in my profession, these 7 dreadnoughts are a few of the best guitars I’ve ever played. In this video, I’ll go over each of these guitars and why they stuck out after playing numerous other extraordinary guitars. Since my guitarsenal, or guitar collection, is so big, I have actually narrowed […]

In this video, I’m pitting Martin vs. Gibson, two of the earliest American guitar makers. Both make extraordinary guitars, both have actually played a key function in American history, but only one can be crowned as the best US guitar maker. Is Martin much better than Gibson? Is Gibson better than Martin? Am I comparing […]