029 - The BEST Guitar Stool Ever!

Good morning fellow #guitargeek!

As the crisp air of another Acoustic Tuesday hits your face please be reminded that Acoustic Tuesday is chocked full of #guitargeek items for you to ponder, peruse, and ultimately enjoy.

Acoustic Tuesday presented by http://tonysacousticchallenge.com

Let us submerge ourselves into the #guitargeek list for today. 

Finding the right guitar stool can be a daunting task, but when you find the one you like... man oh man is it a good feeling. Some guitar stools or chairs have funky heights, others have uncomfortable seats, but I have one that I have used for years and really dig. The Roc N Soc tower stools are seriously comfortable, they are built like tanks, and they come in a variety of color options as well as seat styles. You can get a standard round stool top or a saddle seat, as well as varying heights to fit exactly what you need, to play comfortably for as long as you wish. 

https://rocnsoc.com

https://rocnsoc.com/new/product-line/tower-seats

http://amzn.to/2sC2v3e - Roc N Soc Tower Stools

Mojo infused tone is something every #guitargeek has an insatiable desire for. This last week I had two run-ins with a device that produced purely magical tone. Two of my musical friends turned me on to the Rich Robinson bronze slide from Daddario/Planet Waves and holy smokes what a beautiful guitar accessory. This slide is one that is incredibly comfortable and has the heft to produce clear, bright tone. The most notable thing about this slide is the wonderful taper making it seemingly form to your finger. For any of you slide players or even slide dabblers out there this is one to consider and certainly test drive. 

http://amzn.to/2oNnsDW

https://youtu.be/HkWYx-3IK7I

http://www.daddario.com/pwProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=4115&productid=1112&productname=Rich_Robinson_Brass_Slide

This week have I got a band for you! This band has it all; their songwriting is deep and dark, their harmonies are incredibly tight, and both members are very comfortable on whatever instrument they happen to be playing... guitar, banjo, fiddle... they can do it all. Ben Jaffe and Suzanne Santo make up the band I am referring to, HoneyHoney. Ben holds down the rhythm, lead, and bass guitar... often times playing the bass from his guitar through some pedal wizardry, and Suzanne plays the guitar, fiddle, and banjo, while singing... and let me tell you about her voice... wow!!! It's raspy, wide-ranging, and incredibly expressive. I have seen her two times performing here in Montana and each time her voice is crystal clear and pretty much mind-blowing. HoneyHoney has three albums to date, and Suzanne Santo just released a solo album, and I can honestly say your record collection would have a huge smile on its face if you added those four albums to it. They aren't 100% acoustic, but they are so good this is one of the cases where I throw the rules out the window. 

https://youtu.be/AQAVa_p0EK8 - Yours to Bear

https://youtu.be/og7kVTd6uS4 - Whatcha Gonna Do Now

https://youtu.be/sKciiuQO4Cs - Big Man

http://amzn.to/2BxjNRZ - Billy Jack Album

http://amzn.to/2HfQ1S2 - "3" Album

http://amzn.to/2Hk1v6Y - First Rodeo Album

http://amzn.to/2EvcblJ - Suzanne Santo "Ruby Red"

I already referenced chasing the mighty tone dragon once in today's Acoustic Tuesday, but I need to mention it again because I found something that will help expand tonal possibilities to the "nth" degree. The Emerald Amicus absolutely blew my mind upon first playing it. First and foremost, it is a carbon fiber instrument rendering it impervious to humidity and temperature fluctuations; Second, this instrument offers a tonal range similar to a mandolin, but with no modifications to the chord shapes you already know. Think beautiful dulcet sounds with familiar chord shapes that can be a wonderful addition to any musical situation. The Amicus is a beautiful accompaniment instrument and a great composition tool. Overall, this is an instrument that can add a whole different layer to your sound. Make sure to check out the full review below.

https://youtu.be/PUo9ikLlzV4

http://emeraldguitars.com/product/amicus-opus/?v=7516fd43adaa

This week you get to look at some guitarsenals from our very own Acoustic Tuesday viewers and holy smokes... our Acoustic Tuesday family have some beautiful guitars! Four guitarsenals are on deck this week. You will get to see everything from a redemption picture from Shane R. all the way to a stellar collection that contains a '66 LG-0 amongst some other great instruments. There is even a '60's Framus archtop in one collection and a tribute to the grateful dead in another. To see the entire #guitarsenal lineup make sure to check out the full episode, this is a segment you will not want to miss! Oh and to get your #guitarsenal featured it just takes 3 simple steps: 

Step 1: Wear your Guitarsenal shirt, if you don't have one just click the link below and pick your color and size. 

https://teespring.com/guitarsenal_polecastro

Step 2: Take a picture with your family. This means everybody... all your acoustic guitars and associated instruments and of course your spouse or siblings, as well as your furry guitar loving pets. 

Step 3: Send that picture to support@tonypolecastro.com with the subject line #guitarsenal.

Voila! Just like that, you will be featured in an upcoming episode of Acoustic Tuesday. 

And with that, another Acoustic Tuesday is in the record books. I wish you the best #guitargeek week!!! 

May your ears receive sonic treats of your own creation and may the small wins rain down and create a flood of positive momentum for you!

Cheers,
Tony Polecastro