Long time since I've posted but I've been a regular lurker none the less.

Question... what are the Nation's thoughts on a mic that gives you that old-timey sound?  Everybody know what I mean right?  That mildly distorted, tin can, rad

I'm in Los Angeles on business and I was curious if anybody in the area (or familiar with the area) could recommend a great, top notch vintage guitar/instrument store.

Any place with a great selection and cool staff would be perfect.

This is my first post here and I'm looking for some specific help.  I've had the cigar box bug for awhile now and am just getting into fretting. I've downloading a fret calculator and after some aborted tries using other strategies got a ste