026 - Listen to This Smokin’ Guitar and Dobro Duo!

Salutations my string strumming #guitargeek friend!

Acoustic Tuesday presented by http://tonysacousticchallenge.com

This day greets you with some mouth-watering #guitargeek accoutrement so let's dig right in.  

There are some guitar books that you just need... Plain and simple. They are the kind of books that you can keep in your guitar room or set on your coffee table and no matter where they are everyone who picks them up enjoys leafing through them. One such book is from the series, Images of America, and it's focused on none other than C.F. Martin & Co. This book is packed full of really outstanding factoids as well as some amazing pictures of the factory, guitars, artists, and even historical ledgers from the 1800's. This book is a must-have for any #guitargeek looking to round out their library. 

http://amzn.to/2nIFaYG - Images of America C.F. Martin & Co

Every now and then a #guitargeek has to show some love to other instruments, and what better instrument to show love to than one that is often under-appreciated and misunderstood. Yes, our beloved 5 string brother, the banjo. The banjo is an outcast of sorts, but it is one of the most beautiful instruments when played well and even more so when built well.  Ome banjos in Boulder, CO is one of those banjo builders that you absolutely need to know about. Ome banjos was founded by Chuck Ogsbury. He and his small team of builders, build some truly magnificent instruments both open back, resonator, and even tenor style banjos. These are must-see works of functional art, by one of the best teams in the banjo business. 

https://www.omebanjos.com/

https://www.omebanjos.com/banjos/5-string-flathead/vintage/juniper/

https://www.omebanjos.com/banjos/5-string-open-back/old-time/minstrel/

This week I am listening to a duo that is musically tight, technically proficient, and really good at melting face. They are the type of musicians that inspire by helping you see what's possible on their chosen instruments. Their chosen instruments are acoustic guitar and dobro and playing these instruments with precision are Trey Hensley and Rob Ickes. Trey flatpicks with speed, accuracy, and outstanding tone, not to mention his voice is one of those that is impossible to forget. Rob plays the dobro with a surgical exactness and an expressiveness that is off the charts. Together these two make phenomenal music that you absolutely must hear. 

http://www.robandtrey.com/

http://amzn.to/2BjaqVA - Country Blues

http://amzn.to/2BdzQUR - Before the Sun Goes Down

https://youtu.be/DpmvW85UD8E - Ballad of a Well Known Gun

Bozeman, Montana really seems to be an epicentre of luthiery and overall guitar geekery. I have featured local makers before on Acoustic Tuesday and they all build instruments, but Bozeman is also home to one of the best tuning machine manufacturers in the world... Waverly Tuners resides right here in the Gallatin Valley, and my oh my do they make some jaw-droppingly beautiful and extremely precise tuning machines. Waverly is known for high-end tuning machines built to last and designed to match the aesthetic of your guitar. You can choose a variety of styles of buttons for the tuners from plain chrome/steel all the way to black pearl and even ebony or snakewood if you want. Make sure to check out their offering on StewMac's website I am certain you will be amazed at the possibilities. 

http://www.stewmac.com/

http://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Parts/Tuning_Machines/Solid_Peghead_Guitar_Tuning_Machines/?facet=%7cBRAND%3aWAVERLY

http://amzn.to/2C33xEE - Ivoroid Buttons

http://amzn.to/2C33Y1K - Classic Butterbean

To wrap up this wild ride of acoustic action we feature some of our very own #guitargeek family. Today you get to take a sneak peek at some guitarsenals from our very own Acoustic Tuesday viewers. It's always a treat to see what our fellow #guitargeeks have in their collections and this week is full of some great guitars. Make sure to watch the show to see the featured guitarsenals, and if you wish to participate it is super easy, 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. 

There you have it, another Acoustic Tuesday has been gently tucked in so that sweet acoustic infused dreams can ensue. 

Make sure to sleep tight #guitargeeks and have dreams of ever-growing guitarsenals.

Cheers,
Tony