Great Guitar teachers - YouTube Channels

Marty Music  (USA)

Justin Guitar (UK)

Paul Davids (NL)

Steve Stine (USA)
GuitarZoom

Andy Guitar (UK)

Lee John Blackmore (UK)

Jonathan Kehew (US)

Dave Tran (AUS)

HP Crazy (CH)

Eddie (NZ)

GuitarMasteryMethod

Shane Simpson (CAN)

GuitarAt Work

Lauren Bateman (USA)

99 easy-guitar-songs-for-beginners

New external hard disk

Because my old small HD (WD Element 2.5" - 2TB) is sometimes difficult to access for all my music files due to corrupt directories, I replaced it with a new one and now I have enough space again. To make it work with MacOS and Windows I have formatted it exFAT (instead of NTFS).

Western Digital 2.5" disc My Passport 4TB 

connection: USB 3.0 A (+ C-adapter)

weigth: 210 gram
Bol.com: €107 

Also bought a fast USB 3.0 Hub:

Nexibo including power supply

(ideal for external HD's)
4 ports USB 3.0 (5Gbps)
on/off switches with leds

Bol.com: €25

Rave traveling

Rave is traveling again and can be tracked on Polarsteps

where she provides her travels with beautiful stories and photos:

polarsteps.com/Raventravels 

She left 4-12-22 for Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, CostaRica ....

she wants to come back to Barcelona on May 5, 2023.

Airpano: Egypt-Cairo-Pyramids

Courtesy of www.AirPano.com

Epiphone Slash J-45 'Inspired by Gibson'

An Iconic Guitar Shaped by an Iconic Player

Epiphone and Slash are proud to present the Slash Collection. Part of the Inspired by Gibson Collection, it celebrates influential guitars Slash has used during his career, inspiring multiple generations of players around the world, perfect for every stage and players of all levels

Acoustic guitar with pickup

Epiphone J-45 Slash Signature Model

Body: Slope Shoulder Dreadnought

Top: Solid Sitka Spruce

Back and sides: Solid Mahogany

Bindings: 4-ply top and 1-ply back

Neck: Mahogany

Neck profile: Slash custom rounded C (or V)

Fingerboard: Indian Laurel, 20 frets, modern 16" radius

Scale length: 628,65 mm (24,75")

Graph Tech® TUSQ® nut and saddle

Nut width: 43 mm

Bridge: Reverse Belly Indian Laurel

Grover® Rotomatic® tuners

Truss Rod: Dual Action

Piezo: LR Baggs™ VTC preamp and under-saddle pickup

Soundhole mounted volume & tone control wheels

Finish: Gloss Vermillion Burst

Pickguard: 50s-style Tortoise Shell

Slash's Skully signature

Hardshell Case (with Slash Skully Logo), 

4x Slash plectrum, blank truss rod cover

Weight: 2,55 kg

Price (Bax-Music): €744

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Diesel heater

Voordelen van een diesel standkachel:

✓ Gemakkelijk te installeren en te gebruiken voor diverse toepassingen: camper, boot, (vracht)auto, tuinhuisje of werkplaats.

✓ Inclusief LCD-monitor en afstandsbediening

✓ Laag geluid & energiezuinig – De kachel genereert weinig geluid, is energiezuinig en loopt mooi schoon.

specificaties:

Diesel tank: 4,7 liter voor 10-40 uur verwarmen
Behuizing: Aluminium
Spanning: 12V
Brandstofverbruik: 0,2-0,5 liter/uur

Stroomverbruik laag: Opstarten 5 min. (40W), Verwarmen (6W), Afkoelen 2 min 14W) = 2Ah het eerste uur, daar ca. 0,5 Ah)

Prijs: Euro 138 Vevor

Stanley Fat Max V20 18V battery tools

Purchased for my birthday:

• Battery screw/hammer drill by Stanley
• FatMax V20 - 18V
  
• 2x 2.0Ah battery
• battery charger
• Stanley softbag
• Set of drills and bits
• Price: €180

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Verbeterde accu technologie, geen geheugeneffect en geen zelfontlading voor maximale productiviteit.
• Brushless motor voor meer kracht en een langere werktijd.
• Accu met geïntegreerde laadindicator.
• Krachtige klopfunctie tot 35700s.p.m. voor het efficiënt boren in steen en beton.
• Krachtige motor levert tot 80Nm koppel en tot 2100t.p.m. voor het efficiënt schroeven en boren in hout, metaal en kunststof.
• 15 koppelinstellingen.
• 2 variabele snelheden (0-600/0-2100t.p.m.) voor optimale controle tijdens het werken.
• 1-hands snelspanboorkop 13 mm.
• Geïntegreerde LED verlichting voor extra zichtbaarheid
• Stanley FatMax V20 18V 2.0Ah - €60
• Stanley FatMax V20 18V 4.0Ah - €80
• uitwisselbaar met alle STANLEY FATMAX V20 18V tuin- en elektrische gereedschappen

Update: xmas 2022:
Stanley Fatmax mutlitool SFMCE500B-XJ

• Schuren, zagen, slijpen en schrapen van verschillende materialen
• Variabele snelheid voor optimale controle tijdens het werken
• Sleutelvrije bladwissel voor het eenvoudig wisselen tussen verschillende toepassingen.

iPhone 11

Yet again a new second-hand calling device from Marktplaats: picked up in Barneveld: €300

iPhone 11 - 64Gb

Iconic photos

 

Stoic mindset

After reading Mark Tuitert's book 'Drive' I became very interested in this philosophy: Stoicism.

A stoic mindset can train you and help you channel your drive and make you more effective, calm and successful, both sharp and relaxed. It is not the external factors that are important, but getting the best out of yourself and doing the right thing for others.

Here's a brief summary:

1. Use setbacks as indicators
   turn damage into growth, antifragile: profit from disorder
2. Less judging is more understanding
   do not act on your first impulse, weigh your emotions
3. Don't focus on winning
   control only what is in your power, focus on what you can influence
4. Team interest is also self interest
   treat your neighbor as yourself, mean a lot to others
5. Accept your fate and love it
   amor fati, love reality, no matter how hard: "every disadvantage has its advantage"
6. Death makes life epic
   "Dying is easy, anyone can do it" - Rene Gudde"
   "We die every day, because every day a part of our life is taken away" - Seneca
7. Happiness is a by-product
   'it's not about the destination, it's the journey', focus on what you do have, be grateful.
8. A map is useful, a compass even more so. Choose your direction that suits your nature.
   "If you don't know which port you are sailing to, no wind is favorable" - Senica
9. Character and personal development is your main project
   Pursue the cardinal virtues to grow into what you want to be: courage, temperance, justice and wisdom.
10. Actions are worth more than words
    Make choices, take action and be ambitious.

Socrates (469-399 v. Chr.) Greek philosopher

Cleanthes, Chrysippus (300 v. Chr.) Greek philosophers

Zeno (335-262 v. Chr.) Greek salesman, founder of stoicism

Seneca (-4-65 n. Chr.) Roman scholar, orator, statesman, writer (ice bath)

Epictetus (50-135 n. Chr.) from Roman slave to philosophy teacher

Marcus Aurelius (121-180 n. Chr.) Roman emperor

Our lttle gazebo

Bij Gadero in Breukelen hebben we het tuinhuisje Asmund gekocht:

• 5-hoekig model 3x3 meter met puntdak
• blokhut van 28 mm vurenhout, grijs geimpregneerd
• kunststof funderings balken
• vloerplanken : nog niet besteld
• dakshingles zwart beverstaart
• afdekkap met bol
• startersset (nagels, stormankers e.d.)
• prijs: €2290 (toeval: een dag later €200 duurder?)

Bij Steenbergen de Klomp hebben we 11 m2 (31 keramische tegels 60x60cm) , opsluitbanden 5x15cm, een b.b. brekerzand en kit besteld en komen ze brengen.

Met de bestaande vlonderplanken maken we een terras ernaast en eventueel later nog een overkapping tussen het huisje en de schuur.

Formule 1 - TV

Vanaf 2016 volg ik weer de Formule 1 bijna elke GP met vorig seizoen natuurlijk de absolute hoogtepunten met prachtig racen en een epische afsluiter met Max als kampioen. Zo ontzettend genieten van deze sport live dat we nu een abonnement op F1 TV Pro hebben genomen (€65/jaar) om de livestreams in de app of via de website te kunnen volgen. Dit werkt geweldig en is eventueel nog met nederlands commentaar van Olav Mol te voorzien met zijn Grand Prix Radio voor de liefhebbers.

Naast trainingen, kwalificatiesessies en races zonder reclames kun je bij F1 TV Pro terecht voor pre- en post-race shows met interviews, technische analyse, rijdersanalyse, onboards, telemetrie, documentaires en klassieke races uit het verleden.

Koplampen BMW Z3

Een set zwarte koplampen Angle Eyes (CCFL) besteld:

BMW Z3 - 1996-2002

Kleur: Zwart

• Angle Eyes dagrijverlichting CCFL: Ultra White Neon
• Voorbereiding voor elektrische hoogteverstelling
• Xenon Optiek Lens
• Verlichting dim/grootlicht: H1/H1
• Knipperlichten: py21w (orange)
• Met e-keurmerk en 1 jaar fabrieksgarantie
• Prijs: €340 (Carstyle Automotive)

Zangmicrofoon

Superlux MSKA Singer Pack:

ECO-A dynamische microfoon
Karakteristiek: cardioïde
Frequentiebereik: 70 hz - 17 Khz

On-off switch


MS108 boom microfoonstatief
Max. hoogte 150 cm
Boom lengte: 80 cm
Incl. statieftas en microfoonhouder

XLR-XLR kabel, 6 meter

Prijs: Thomann €33

Yamaha NTX1BL

Yamaha NTX1  Classical Guitar with Pickup

Change the game. The Yamaha NTX1 Electro Nylon String is here to bring you into another sonic universe. It's elegant, distinctive, and filled with renowned Yamaha quality. Bringing you immersive dynamics and classic nylon-string tone - combined. Modern with a player-friendly feel, the NTX1 is perfect for any electric or steel-string guitarists wanting to explore the world of nylon tone.

Made with a solid sitka spruce top, you have a strong, clear, defined sound with an articulate manner and wide-reaching dynamics. And, thanks to its solid top, you have an instrument that'll not only stay with you for years to come, but one that sounds even richer with age. And, with nylon strings, the NTX1 delivers that distinctive mellow warmth too. Plus, Yamaha know you're big on comfort as well as tone. So, this NTX1 features a feel even electric guitarists will adore. Comfortable and perfect for true expression. This isn't your average Nylon String, it's your opportunity to do something different...
Sound that just keeps giving.

Electric feel and ''Unparalleled'' live sound
Pure, natural, pristine. It's how your live sound should be. So Yamaha proudly fitted their own electronics. Resulting in such a faithful representation of your acoustic's tone. Expect to hear each nuance the NTX1 produces, while a special, meticulous, unique design captures all that riveting resonance. Giving you stage presence and atmosphere like no other. So take to the stage, and with a tone blending option, you have a quick and easy way of injecting a touch of your individual flair. With such an impeccable design, and live performance capabilities of much higher-end instruments, Yamaha aptly described this electronic system as, ''unparalleled''.

• Build: 4/4 with cutaway
• Top: solid Sitka spruce
• 
  Back & sides: Nato/Okume (laminated)
• Neck: Nato
• Fretboard: Walnut
• Hardware: machine tuners nickel/black
• Scale: 650 mm
• Bridge: Ebony / Walnut
• Top Nut: 48 mm urea
• Undersaddle piëzo pickup  
• Preamp incl. tone blending and tuner
• Weight: 1,8 kg
• Price: Euro 405
• Gear4music
• YouTube demo

Laney Acoustic Guitar Combo

Laney AudioHub Freestyle 5W

Speaker: 8" Custom Driver
Channel 1: Mic / Line Input (XLR/Jack 6,3mm)
Channel 2: Stereo Line Input (2x Jack 6,3mm)
Channel 3: Line / Instrument Input (1x Jack 6,3mm)
Fx per channel : Delay Time, Feedback, Level
Master 2-band EQ, bass & trebble
Master Volume
Aux In (Jack 3,5mm)
Headphone / Line Out (Jack 6,3mm)

Poweradaptor: 12V-500mA or 6x AA battery

Dimensions (B x D x H): 314 x 260 x 307 mm
Weight approx. 7 kg.

Thomann: € 150

Barcelona

Friday 12 till Monday 15 November 2021

Rave has been living for a week and a half in Carrer de la Barra de Ferro 4, El Born district. She has also just started a new job. 

Friday: Fly with Transavia from Rotterdam to El Prat. Easy aerobus to Hotel Rondo near Placa Universitat. Rave met there after work, had a tasty paella at an outdoor bistro and walked through town to her new apartment. In the evening had a beer at a jazz cafe around the corner with live music.

Saturday: Walked to El Born, walked with Rave along Barcelonetta and harbor to the sea, back to El Born something to eat and then a city bus to Gracia to watch the sun set at 'the bunkers' on top of the mountain with a beautiful view over Barcelona, wine with it. From there we walked all the way down through Gracia. In Gracia, on a square where we ate some tapas, a neighborhood party with drums, devils and fireworks was experienced.

Sunday: With sore legs from walking yesterday, first explored El Born (didn't experience it in the old Cathedral, Moco museum). Rave was a little bit ill and also had a few online Dutch lessons. Later in the afternoon we visited a museum across the street from her with beautiful modern art. Afterwards we ate delicious tapas on a square near the old church. On the way to my hotel lingered at a pub on my corner.

Monday: Half overslept with Aerobus to airport, from T1 to Terminal 2 with free bus, I was glad I was on time. Back home early in the evening.

Hartwood Libretto Double-Top Acoustic Guitar

Specifications:

Hartwood model Libretto

Double Top Dreadnought Acoustic guitar

Body:
Double-top solid Spruce en Nomex, sandwich
design for exceptional unparalleled resonance en tone.

Cutaway shape
Back and sides: Mahogany
Body finish: Open pore
Bridge: Kopie (Kabukalli)

Binding: Sapeli / Maple
Rosette:  Sapeli / Walnut inlay

Neck:
Mahogany, open pore finish
Frets: 20
Fingerboard: Kopie (Kabukalli)
Nut width: 43 mm
Radius: 12.5"
Hardware:

Tuning machines: Grover, nickel plated
Strings: D'Addario EXP-16

Weight: 2,0 kg

Price: € 295

Double Top for Improved Resonance and Response

Improved projection and response. A unique construction, designed to produce consistent and well-balanced instruments. The Hartwood Libretto's double top is constructed of two layers of solid spruce with nomex in between. Nomex's honeycomb-like appearance not only offers a reliable construction, but also amps up the spruce top, to be exceptionally resonant and responsive.

A big tone that remains balanced and classic. The Hartwood Libretto has a shape that fans of dreadnought guitars will find familiar. But, with a lower bout that is slightly wider you can enjoy a huge sound great for rock and country. A great compliment to the double top construction.

Quality Mahogany and Solid Spruce Construction

The Hartwood Libretto range offers quality construction matched with carefully selected high grade materials. The solid spruce has been chosen to provide sound that emphasises the natural mid-range of an acoustic guitar. A sound that cuts through without sounding too sharp and transferring enough low end to sound full and powerful. The choice of double solid spruce is also paired with mahogany back and sides to give you an instrument which is built to last and sounds great.

Mahogany Neck and Kabukalli Fingerboard

Constructed from Mahogany, the Libretto's neck offers a quick and dynamic response. Known for its reliability, this wood has been used on high grade guitar necks for years, making it a worthy addition to the Hartwood Libretto. Furthermore, the neck is topped with a Kabukalli fingerboard, adding a mellow, warm tone to the guitar's overall sound. The use of this sustainable wood provides a smooth and stable surface great for all playing styles.

        

Vintage Style with Pro Specifications

Ideal for seasoned players and beginners alike, this unique and great sounding instrument has looks to match. Complimenting the open, traditional sound created by the solid spruce top, the subtle binding and Sapele and Walnut Inlay rosette make for a classic yet distinctive instrument. The eye-catching Hartwood headstock is combined with a vintage shaped scratchplate. The Grover machine heads also offer excellent tuning stability for an instrument suited to gigs and recording sessions.

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