Jason Isbell/DBT/Americana fans

[rideit]

I didn’t notice the B-bender, but I love them. I was really far away, I couldn’t see what anyone’s hands were doing. But Sandler Vaden’s guitar/slide technique is so subtle (in ways), I couldn’t tell. Wish I had been a little closer, but the sound was so exceptional in 2cnd tier center, I didn’t care.

https://www.guitarworld.com/news/head-to-jason-isbells-barn-for-a-tour-of-his-stable-of-vintage-les-pauls-strats-teles-and-more

I can pick on a guitar a bit, but this show was quite…humbling.

[oftpiste]

Hands would not have given it away. The way to spot the B-bender is the player's repeated downward push on the neck when you hear the note bend. The front strap button is attached to the lever that activates the bending mechanism. I wouldn't have spotted it either but noticed him always pushing on the neck. They're tricky to master and he nails it.

[Tye 1on]

Hands would not have given it away. The way to spot the B-bender is the player's repeated downward push on the neck when you hear the note bend. The front strap button is attached to the lever that activates the bending mechanism. I wouldn't have spotted it either but noticed him always pushing on the neck. They're tricky to master and he nails it.

I learned something today, thanks man!!

[oftpiste]

B-Bender's a pretty cool thing, give it a google. Invented by Gene Parsons, brother of Graham and a fine musician in his own right. I've always coveted one.

[half-fast]

love Hornsby

[rideit]

I love what Marty Stewart does with one as well. (I almost bought one for $1200 a few years ago, kicking myself still)

[oftpiste]

I love what Marty Stewart does with one as well. (I almost bought one for $1200 a few years ago, kicking myself still)

You can buy the mechanism (there are knock-offs around these days I think), and have it installed in any telecaster (grab a cheap Squire off CL or something), or do it yourself if you're particularly handy with a router.

[oftpiste]

love Hornsby

You've had better access to his live shows in the last couple of years. Stoked to see him coming this far west finally. Think the last time I saw him was at least two (three+?) years ago at the Troubadour in LA, well pre-covid, maybe in San Francisco after that. Had tix to see him at a festival in CO last summer but he covid-cancelled and that was as far west as he has been for along time.

[oftpiste]

Think she fits in here.... Saw Sarah Jarosz last night at the Neptune. Stellar. Terrific singer and songwriter, tremendous guitar player and a first class band. o see her if she comes your way.

[MakersTeleMark]

Think she fits in here.... Saw Sarah Jarosz last night at the Neptune. Stellar. Terrific singer and songwriter, tremendous guitar player and a first class band. o see her if she comes your way.

Yeah, she is the shit.

[Peruvian]

DBT came to town last night. Unfortunately the sound was a little muddled and Cooley’s guitar work seemed somewhat off until late in the show. They played a few new tracks and some deep cuts including Bulldozers & Dirt and Angels & Fuselage.



Not bad for a Tuesday but not the best show I’ve seen them play either.

[oftpiste]

What town? Horn section was not present in SEA.

[Peruvian]

What town? Horn section was not present in SEA.

Burlington, VT. Horns only came out for one song. Turns out guitar techs can blow some brass.

[rideit]

I might have some extra tickets for Isbell at Red Rocks next Tuesday night.

[oftpiste]

^^take him up on that