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Thanks so much, @DelusRawks ! I'll do my damndest to do so! :)

Totally! Hard to pick a favorite, but that’s up there with John Wesley Harding!

Wow, Adam! Thanks so much for the kind words and for your responses. I danced around getting a Princeton for years and am super happy to have found one. I initially planned on getting the '65, but fell in love with the one I have. Listening to gear demos is how I've found some of my very favorite TH-cam players and channels. And now, thanks to you, I'm stoked: I have a Ted Greene lesson to add to my list. I love "Sleepwalk" and am looking forward to hearing you play it! I'll try to learn it myself. Next up on the list is a song by Richard Thompson. Have you heard R.J. Ronquillo's cover of "Sleepwalk"? th-cam.com/video/oITs2N4khfs/w-d-xo.html Happy New Year to you as well! May it be a good one . . .

Thanks, buddy! If my picking is ever the object of criticism, I'm definitely pointing the finger at the Shoeless Hunter. 😂😂 Have a great day.

Thank you for the kind words and for listening! Wishing you a happy 2025!

Thank you very kindly! It has goldfoil PAF Alnico 8 Valenti pickups in it-they're a custom builder out of Italy. I'd never heard of them before, but sure do like them. They are super sensitive and amplify all my mistakes! :)

Thank you! :)

It never goes away, but I figure that's a good thing and a testament to good lives lived!

Thank you for the compliment! :) I'll keep 'em coming!

Thank you for your kind words! I hope you are happy with your JMJM-will you keep it as is or do you plan on changing some things? All my best, Ross

@retherton at the moment I will keep it as is - don't actually like gold coloured things so the pickguard might have to change. I am aware of upgrades I could do but this poor guitar player is happy with the instrument 😀

ps I wish you a restful & musical Xmas & a Happy & creative New Year. 🦘

Thank you, my friend! And the same to you!

Glad you like yours! They are great out of the box. I have a mint pickguard for mine, but have yet to put it on. Maybe someday! :) Happy playing to you!

Thank you for your kind words and support! I promise to keep the tunes coming!

And I with you, good buddy!❤️

And I know what an important song this is for you. Loving this fresh take.

The cat adds to it!

Thanks, brother!

Oh, man! Thank you so very kindly. That means a lot! I've got to do some more work with the Grand Canyon-I feel like I've not really unlocked it yet.

Thanks! I'm glad that this track is getting some love. :) "Nebraska" has long been a favorite album of mine. And I love the spectrum of tones one can get out of a Jazzmaster. I was thinking about selling mine, but now you've got me rethinking it! :)

@retherton I think you are convincing yourself ! best wishes 😺

Thank you so much! That’s very kind of you. I’ll try to keep ‘em coming! All the best, Ross

Oh, man! Thank you so much for the kind words. I'll try to keep 'em coming!

Thanks, dude. Means a lot.

Thank you so much, Luis! I’m totally loving this guitar.

My man. Do Calvary Cross by Richard Thompson!

@ckloewer As always, you know my musical heart. How did I never hear this gem of a song (and record!)!?!?! I'll do my damndest, my friend.

Thank you for your kind words and for subscribing! I had never much thought about Jazzmasters, but heard Tobias Hoffmann from Vintage Guitar Oldenburg play one and was immediately smitten. I just pulled this one out the other day and remembered why I like it. :) What kind of JM do you have? I'll have to make a video with this one again, as hard is it may be to put my Rufini down!

@@retherton I have a 2003 AVRI 62 Jazzmaster I bought new back in 2003. AVRI are American made. It's a great guitar. I look forward to your next Jazzmaster video.

Thank you, Luis!

Thanks, man! As a matter of fact, I just did!

Thanks, @deaconddd! I fully love the Rufini! Thank you for asking . . . I think I will indeed do a video about it. Stay tuned--I'll try to record it next week. :)

Thank you, Carol! It doesn’t hurt that they look pretty fetching together. 😊

Thanks for asking! Yes-it has a German ABM roller bridge and a Fender AVRI tremolo. I've been very happy with both. All the best to you, and thanks for watching. :)

I think I might! 🙂 Have a great day, amigo!

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me. I really appreciate it and am glad you enjoyed it! :) Stay tuned for more!

Thanks, bud! I’ve totally lived this guitar, and the mods make it even better! Do you have the stock bridge and trem still? Good luck with the future mods and thanks for watching! I’ll have to make some more JMJM vids soon. 🙂

@ bridge is still there. I swapped the trem for a fender one . Next is the pots . They are a great value guitar . I’ve got more expensive guitars but it’s like my daily driver that I want to get naturally get road worn and mod it . Cheers

More to come, hopefully with less background buzz from the 6V6s!

Thank you, dear Luis! Love the over-the-nut bends. Cheating on the Ampeg, but don't think I'll ever get rid of it. I might indeed try the "raw thing" on coming recordings-it makes sense.

Thank you so much! More to come soon… waiting on a new amp… the Gemini is crapping out. 😢

Thank you so much for the kind words, @FelipeFerreira-ew5dj ! Much of that sound is just this excellent guitar . . . it is so wonderful and sensitive. I'm very much trying to slow down and play with more tenderness. I love players like Jim Campilongo who can really stretch their bends out. Who are you enjoying listening to right now?

Thank you for the kind words @mattobenvenuto! Cheers from Ohio! What are you listening to right now?

@@retherton hello ! Mick Turner! th-cam.com/video/yQQGyE10oDE/w-d-xo.html

Thank you! Totally love this and somehow never heard it . . . Very familiar with Dirty Three and the stuff he did with Will Oldham. Have a great day!

Haha! At least you woke up for the break-it's worse when you sleep through. :)

It certainly looks like it, but I'm not sure. They are unlike any other pickups I've played-super, super sensitive and dynamic but not overly growly. I'll do some research and let you know!

So stoked! As a wise man once said, "Guitars come and go . . ." I might have this one for a while. :) Have a good day, amigo!

@@retherton Wise! 😅 The same to you, Ross. Keep it. I sure looks nice!

Thanks, rhettmarty! Yes, a very mellow powder blue. More videos to come . . .stay tuned1

Thanks so much, my friend! Keep it rolling! ❤️

I agree!

Yes indeedy!

Thanks, man! Miss you, too. Was just thinking about you this am!

You know . . . Always makes me think of you. (heart!)

My pleasure, amigo! Thanks for your kind words in return. I love those old Jets . . . And thanks for the good wishes.

Thanks a ton! Stoked that you enjoyed. 😊

Thanks, man!

Thanks! I totally agree with your opinion of the Grand Canyon. I debate getting rid of it now and then, but I always hold on to it. I love that it's easy to work with right out of the box, AND that I'm still figuring out how to coax new sounds out of it. The best part for me (and the reason why I haven't gotten a DL-4) is the robust looper functions. Being able to record a loop with one delay and then overdub with another is a major plus. Do you have a looper pedal that you use, or do you just use the Grand Canyon? I also use a Boss VE-8, which I only really like due to the big buttons. :)

You are too kind…