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That's a heck of a deal, TIG. The 2007 Studios came with 490's for pickups, which alone would cost a good chunk of what you paid for the guitar.

Nicely done!

I just had a peek at www.nfl.com, because I haven't watched a game all season (no cable TV anymore). Being a member of "The Brady Bunch", I was very pleased to see the Pats finished the reg. season at 14-2, with an incredible +191 points-scored spread.

Naturally, I'd like to see them go all the way!

Awesome stuff, Badeye ... thanks for the post. These guys were huge as soon as they hit the airwaves in the late 70's. "Thirsty Ears" is another of their hits that comes to mind, but there were many more. Love the way they used the brass section!

Tangerine Dream    "Jungle Voice"    Lisbon, 2010

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPK1NV4bXqA

The Lisbon concert was one TD's most ambitious, delivering a full 3 hrs + 21 mins of music. They featured a broad spectrum of their material (over 100 albums / CDs released since they began) with much of it adapted and re-worked as bands will often do. This piece features a rare vocal element, and showcases percussionist Iris Camaa's talent. Her percussive skills and stage presence add a greater audience appeal than TD was once know for, although some stalwart TD fans don't always approve. Enjoy!

The Beatles   "Daytripper / Lady Madonna"   (arranged & performed by Tommy Emmanuel)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPkQn5nDTZs

One of Australia's amazing native sons! Anyone who follows great guitarists knows who Tommy is, so no introduction is needed.

Welcome to Chordie, Sisyphus!

What you've done there is a job to be proud of ... nice studio! I hope you didn't have to turn any cows or horses out to pasture in the process! Looking forward to hearing about your projects, your band, your music, etc.

Keep in touch, eh? (typical Canadian greeting)

Montaya's were made by the Hyosung Corp. in South Korea, during the 70's. That doesn't mean it's a good guitar ... or a bad one. A lot of very good acoustics and electrics are made in South Korea, and are known for their workmanship.

The main thing to watch for with an older acoustic is for signs of moisture / dryness damage. Have a look down the length of the guitar, looking at it from the bottom straight up the neck. Looks for signs of warpage in the neck. There should be a very slight concave curvature in the neck / fretboard (called "relief"). It should be enough so that there isn't any fret buzz when strummed open or when fretting. But there shouldn't be so much relief, that the action (string height from fretboard) is so great that it's hard to play.

Also notice whether the top of the guitar is concave / convex. Look for a hump on top of the soundboard, between where the neck attaches and the sound hole. A hump here usually means the guitar has been dried out too much (improper storage) which is very hard to recover from once the wood has been re-shaped. Also look for lifting around the bridge. Here's a great article with more detail about inspecting a used guitar:

https://www.sagemusic.co/inspecting-an- … condition/

If the guitar is straight in these areas, and also plays / sounds good, you've probably got a good deal in your hands.

Let us know how you made out ... all the best!

Callum Graham   "The Nomad"   (original composition & performance)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w7khl1lixQ

Callum's use of Delay and Reverb in this piece adds an extra ambient flair to this piece, which is both warmly soulful and hauntingly contemplative. I could listen to this type of work a LOT ... excellent creativity and technique. Still in his mid-20's, Callum is from Toronto, Canada. When he was just 22, he was listed by Acoustic Guitar Magazine as one of their "thirty great guitarists under 30". Not much doubt about that!

I completely agree, Russell ...

The original version in DADGAD tuning is the best. I'm just too lazy to tune / retune for one song. Also, this abbreviated version of mine sounds (to my ears) better on an acoustic than does the original. That was the main reason I wanted a work-a-round, i.e., for an acoustic version in standard tuning, that enabled me to sing along easier while playing it.

I can't wait to hear yours!

A big "Happy Happy", MKM! No matter what the age, music keeps anyone & everyone feeling young.

Thanks, Bill ... glad you enjoyed it.

King Crimson: There's no doubt that they have been a major influence since their original incarnation n 1968. Some notables onstage here are bassist Tony Levin, who has played with so many well-known musicians it would be impossible to list them. Also of note is drummer Gavin Harrison (on the right, audience view) formerly of Porcupine Tree.

Marillion: I consider these guys "pop prog", as they have bridged the gap nicely between true prog creativity, with a broader pop audience appeal. That's no small feat, and kudos to them for succeeding at it. The only song of theirs I can think of with a lady's name is "Kayleigh", from their 1985 album "Misplaced Childhood". It was released as a single (which is probably why it's better known) and featured former lead vocalist Derek Dick (a.k.a. "Fish"). I tend to prefer their later material, after Steve Hogarth replaced Fish in 1988. That said, their material is all quite good, from both eras.

Iron Butterfly: The story of the botched name is true, according to their drummer Ron Bushy. Singer Doug Ingle was apparently blind drunk when he told Bushy the song's name, and that's how it was printed. Not every famous idea is well-planned!