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**Author:** [@system](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 November 2023 01:23 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-alex-farrans-patreon-community-board/5 "2023-11-15T01:23:32Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Alex Farran’s Patreon Community Board A place for my Patrons to hang out and share their guitar related thoughts! Here are some things you can do to get started: :speaking\_head: Introdu… --- ## [Amp Recommendations](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/amp-recommendations/281)
**Author:** [@Mat](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Mat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 August 2026 10:54 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/amp-recommendations/281 "2026-08-09T10:54:40Z")
Hello! I’m looking for recommendations for an amp. Specifically, my first ‘decent’ one. I play a Telecaster Amp is primarily for home use. It would need to be able to good at clean jazzy tones and country twang and so… --- ## [🧐 Show and tell!.. let's see those guitars!](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/show-and-tell-lets-see-those-guitars/12)
**Author:** [@AlexFarran](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/AlexFarran)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [28 March 2026 12:54 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/show-and-tell-lets-see-those-guitars/12 "2026-03-28T12:54:54Z")
After seeing your fantastic posts on my “In The Neighborhood” thread over on Patreon, I thought it would be nice to see all of those beautiful guitars of yours! Post them in this thread, and give us a little info on them… --- ## [How to view tabs of the YouTube finger placement](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/how-to-view-tabs-of-the-youtube-finger-placement/289)
**Author:** [@William](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/William)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 October 2025 23:28 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/how-to-view-tabs-of-the-youtube-finger-placement/289 "2025-10-30T23:28:03Z")
Hello. I am trying to figure out how to view the finger placements of some of the beautiful voicing that Alex uses. Any help would be greatly appreciated --- ## [Interactive Listening Journal: What are you listening to right now?](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/interactive-listening-journal-what-are-you-listening-to-right-now/65)
**Author:** [@Zohar\_Bareket](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Zohar_Bareket)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2025 04:53 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/interactive-listening-journal-what-are-you-listening-to-right-now/65 "2025-07-15T04:53:54Z")
Hi guys, If Alex has his “album of the week”, I say that we should have ours too! :smile: I’ll start with something that if you don’t know, I think you should: Dean Hightower. Dean Hightower is actually … --- ## [Positive Grid Spark Amp Newbie](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/positive-grid-spark-amp-newbie/280)
**Author:** [@Johan](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Johan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2025 04:13 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/positive-grid-spark-amp-newbie/280 "2025-07-15T04:13:37Z")
Just got a Positive Grid NEO (Headset Amp) for playing on the couch. This modeling stuff is new to me. any suggestions for amps / settings people like..if in fact they have a Spark amp. --- ## [Telecaster Build Brainstorming](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/telecaster-build-brainstorming/278)
**Author:** [@Patrick\_McKinney](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Patrick_McKinney)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2025 17:18 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/telecaster-build-brainstorming/278 "2025-07-14T17:18:56Z")
Hi All, I’ve never had a Telecaster and am thinking I might need to rectify that issue sometime. I think I veered away from Teles because I found a lot of players got a really shrill/ thin sound from them, but over time… --- ## [Ireal pro anyone?](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/ireal-pro-anyone/132)
**Author:** [@Zohar\_Bareket](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Zohar_Bareket)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [30 May 2025 23:44 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/ireal-pro-anyone/132 "2025-05-30T23:44:44Z")
Does anyone here use this app? Recommend? Thanks --- ## [New amp emulation pedal](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/new-amp-emulation-pedal/224)
**Author:** [@Richard](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Richard)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2025 22:55 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/new-amp-emulation-pedal/224 "2025-05-28T22:55:59Z")
Hi everyone. I’m a new member. I’m on acoustic at present but after alot of research and playing in loads of shops I’ve settled in a telecaster I like, I will pick it up early Feb. Before I shell out more ££££ on an amp… --- ## [Rose Room solo take?](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/rose-room-solo-take/269)
**Author:** [@DeGroove](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/DeGroove)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2025 10:40 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/rose-room-solo-take/269 "2025-05-28T10:40:00Z")
C’mon people, show you’re chops and hard work! No matter how good or arguably less than magnificent, no judgements here, just encouragement. All I know is that sharing greatly enhances you’re skills. Anyway, my take …… --- ## [A few Rose Room cuts in sort of similar style to Charlie Christian](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/a-few-rose-room-cuts-in-sort-of-similar-style-to-charlie-christian/267)
**Author:** [@Che\_Boludo](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Che_Boludo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2025 23:39 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/a-few-rose-room-cuts-in-sort-of-similar-style-to-charlie-christian/267 "2025-05-27T23:39:35Z")
JImmie River and the Cherokee’s live performance of Rose Room is so cool. This entire album is just amazing - when Western Swing guys could play the sam estuff as the jazz guys. It’s a basically Charlie Christian with pe… --- ## [Practice App Recommendations](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/practice-app-recommendations/265)
**Author:** [@Johan](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Johan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 May 2025 13:45 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/practice-app-recommendations/265 "2025-05-17T13:45:35Z")
Wondering if anyone uses a drone app to practice playing scales over, etc. If so, suggestions. --- ## [Is a lead lesson on Need Your Love So Bad still in the works?](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/is-a-lead-lesson-on-need-your-love-so-bad-still-in-the-works/256)
**Author:** [@wmlaven](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/wmlaven)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [21 April 2025 10:19 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/is-a-lead-lesson-on-need-your-love-so-bad-still-in-the-works/256 "2025-04-21T10:19:13Z")
Looking forward to it. Unrelated, my Farran Five pups are probably going to be finished and aseembled soon so I’m excited to get those into my Tele. --- ## [Django meets Bluegrass](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/django-meets-bluegrass/255)
**Author:** [@Chip](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Chip)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 April 2025 10:24 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/django-meets-bluegrass/255 "2025-04-09T10:24:42Z")
I thought this community would appreciate this blend of styles Billy Strings is using. Seems like a lovely balance between bluegrass and Jazzy Django. Cheers --- ## [Healthy fingers?](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/healthy-fingers/250)
**Author:** [@VilleSilventoinen](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/VilleSilventoinen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [5 April 2025 07:38 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/healthy-fingers/250 "2025-04-05T07:38:02Z")
I wondered if anyone has any warmup exercises to keep your fingers healthy? My left hand finger joints (fretting hand) became quite painful in the last few months in the first joint of the ring finger and middle finger.… --- ## [Favourite tape echo / delay pedals](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/favourite-tape-echo-delay-pedals/110)
**Author:** [@VilleSilventoinen](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/VilleSilventoinen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [9 March 2025 10:42 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/favourite-tape-echo-delay-pedals/110 "2025-03-09T10:42:35Z")
What is your favourite guitar pedal for tape echo / delay sounds? I read that Joel Paterson uses an old Maestro Echoplex and one other guitarist I follow (Arrigo Martelli) also recommends it: Gear - Arrigo Martelli If … --- ## [Stormy Monday - lead study](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/stormy-monday-lead-study/244)
**Author:** [@DeGroove](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/DeGroove)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 February 2025 16:37 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/stormy-monday-lead-study/244 "2025-02-16T16:37:10Z")
A take on last weeks Stormy Monday lead study. Damn, that’s hard! I really wonder wether the maestro was able to record this in one take…well, I probably know the answer to that, but it might make me feel better if he di… --- ## [Georgia on my mind - lead in D](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/georgia-on-my-mind-lead-in-d/203)
**Author:** [@DeGroove](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/DeGroove)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [7 February 2025 19:44 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/georgia-on-my-mind-lead-in-d/203 "2025-02-07T19:44:47Z")
Hopefully someday I’m confident enough to record a take of my own, but for now Alex’ lead part as close I got … for now :grinning: Georgia on my mind. --- ## [All of me (chords + melody)](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/all-of-me-chords-melody/233)
**Author:** [@DeGroove](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/DeGroove)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [7 February 2025 19:37 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/all-of-me-chords-melody/233 "2025-02-07T19:37:27Z")
Since there seems to be a tiny bit of animo again here on the forum, I thought I’d try and spark it up a little again. This one took a fair amount of sweating, but I feel it has thought me a lot! All of me --- ## [Gonzalo Bergara playing blues and rock](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/gonzalo-bergara-playing-blues-and-rock/238)
**Author:** [@Che\_Boludo](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Che_Boludo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 February 2025 02:42 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/gonzalo-bergara-playing-blues-and-rock/238 "2025-02-03T02:42:52Z")
I wanted to post some links to complement the Gonzalo Bergara discussion on the Patreon site. Here he is playing blues and blues rock. Little Wing Playing blues gypsy style with Little Charlie Baty … --- ## [Unaccompanied Fingerstyle Delta Blues in E](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/unaccompanied-fingerstyle-delta-blues-in-e/230)
**Author:** [@Sava](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Sava)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2025 22:10 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/unaccompanied-fingerstyle-delta-blues-in-e/230 "2025-02-02T22:10:17Z")
Hi folks, here is my attempt at Alex’s “Play Delta Blues by yourself!” lesson. It’s a bit rough and rushed through. I’m also a noob at recording, mixing and all that jazz… But hey, the more you do - the more you learn! H… --- ## [There are other gypsy/manouche style players beyond DJango](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/there-are-other-gypsy-manouche-style-players-beyond-django/232)
**Author:** [@Che\_Boludo](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Che_Boludo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2025 15:56 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/there-are-other-gypsy-manouche-style-players-beyond-django/232 "2025-02-02T15:56:58Z")
Since gypsy jazz was brought up regardong Gonzalo Bergara, I think it’s fascinating that even most jazz guitar fans don’t know much about similar players. I guess his contemporaris’s music have never been reissued, but I… --- ## [Nachocaster specs](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/nachocaster-specs/221)
**Author:** [@Gord](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Gord)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 January 2025 18:49 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/nachocaster-specs/221 "2025-01-16T18:49:48Z")
I am interested in Alex’s Nachocaster finish spec. I am finalizing an order. --- ## [Guitar pro question](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/guitar-pro-question/214)
**Author:** [@Zohar\_Bareket](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Zohar_Bareket)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 December 2024 14:19 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/guitar-pro-question/214 "2024-12-20T14:19:15Z")
Hi, does anybody know if in GP its possible to change from chord view to key scale degree view? I want to get more famliar with the numerical system. otherwise, Does anyone know if its possible to import gp files into i… --- ## [Heavenly racket!](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/heavenly-racket/213)
**Author:** [@DeGroove](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/DeGroove)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 December 2024 20:09 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/heavenly-racket/213 "2024-12-18T20:09:58Z")
Came across this video. Masters at work creating some heavenly racket. Campilongo & Ribot --- ## [Plagal Cadence Study solo](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/plagal-cadence-study-solo/209)
**Author:** [@DeGroove](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/DeGroove)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 November 2024 20:03 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/plagal-cadence-study-solo/209 "2024-11-26T20:03:26Z")
Plagal Cadence Study --- ## [West Coast Blues Solo](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/west-coast-blues-solo/208)
**Author:** [@DeGroove](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/DeGroove)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 November 2024 22:29 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/west-coast-blues-solo/208 "2024-11-23T22:29:06Z")
Been cracking the head and solo on the great Wes Montgomery tune West Coast Blues. The intended speed isn’t there yet, hence no backing track. Solo West Coast Blues --- ## [My funny valentine](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/my-funny-valentine/204)
**Author:** [@DeGroove](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/DeGroove)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 November 2024 21:10 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/my-funny-valentine/204 "2024-11-10T21:10:09Z")
Took a shot or 100 at this chord melody. My funny valentine --- ## [Sunbear Farran Five pickups arrive](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/sunbear-farran-five-pickups-arrive/201)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [6 November 2024 12:30 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/sunbear-farran-five-pickups-arrive/201 "2024-11-06T12:30:58Z")
Hey guys, Today I took delivery of the Sunbear Farran Five tele set! Going to install them shortly. Has anyone from here ordered them? --- ## [Unaccompanied Blues](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/unaccompanied-blues/199)
**Author:** [@DeGroove](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/u/DeGroove)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 October 2024 09:17 UTC](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/t/unaccompanied-blues/199 "2024-10-24T09:17:04Z")
A style of playing I’ve been struggling with for a long time, and so happy the maestro included this in one of his lessons. (Secretely hoping for more similar lessons :wink:). Though I feel my pulse needs to become stron… [Next page](https://alexfarran.discourse.group/latest.md?page=1)