Dave's Guitar Planet

10/05/2026

Was it (bassist extraordinaire) Victor Wooten who said, "You're always just a half step from an inside note"? Anyway, in this lo-fi clip from the Yellowjackets, a young and daring Robben Ford sometimes finds himself a half step short on his phrases. No problem; just stretch it a half step. What a gifted player.

Russell Ferrante - keysRobben Ford - gJimmy Haslip - bRicky Laws...

10/02/2026

Two of my faves

Joe Pass & Roy Clark - 1993 - Jambalaya.Joe Pass - GuitarRoy ...

08/19/2026

"Country Roads" transposed to the key of G for lower voices (easier to sing) 🎶
Copy and paste the following link into your browser, too buy the full play-along video:
davesguitarplanet.com/CR-PlayAlong

08/09/2026

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07/19/2026

A bit of "Twister" by Jim Campilongo. Jim is famous for "behind the nut bends" on his Telecaster. Tune also includes some "chicken pickin'."👇🎸
🎛️ THE GEAR:
• Rhythm, Lead: Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster (MIM)
• Amp: Swart AST Pro
• Other: Fryette Power Station II reactive attenuator + Focusrite Scarlett + MacBook Pro + GarageBand + Screenflow
🎥 Full video and video about Tele are linked in the comments below!

07/15/2026

There is no "greatest guitarist." But still…
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07/06/2026

"Roland Beethoven" — Solo section over 12 bars of rockin' blues. Can anyone tell me in what bar I play a Lydian Dominant arpeggio? ;-) 👇🎸
🎛️ THE GEAR:
• Rhythm, Lead: Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster (MIM)
• Amp: Swart AST Pro
• Other: Fryette Power Station II reactive attenuator + Focusrite Scarlett + MacBook Pro + GarageBand + Screenflow
🎥 Full video and video about Tele are linked in the comments below!

06/29/2026

"Lockdown Funk" — An original multi-track groove recorded in Bangkok, featuring my Mexican Telecaster on 3 tracks. 👇🎸
🎛️ THE GEAR:
• Rhythm, Lead: Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster (MIM)
• Amp: Swart AST Pro
• Other: Fryette Power Station II reactive attenuator + Focusrite Scarlett + MacBook Pro + GarageBand + Screenflow
🎥 Full video and video about Tele are linked in the comments below!

06/25/2026

Robben is still good, but I think when he was young it was thrilling
https://youtu.be/JI_jl1pu9Yo

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06/22/2026

"After The Rain" tune from 2020 session in my Bangkok apartment during COVD. I made a video about finding the Martin acoustic in New York City (see link in comments).