SixString | Rob_Reynolds995 | Activity https://www.sixstring.com/members/rhythmreynegade/activity/ Activity feed for Rob_Reynolds995. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.6.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 3d07c4e86bf9cec07ac16ba1e05b9453 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Playing in a new location. Does it sound better in […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20766/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:44:52 -0700 Playing in a new location. Does it sound better in this location? 🎸🤘😤

]]> 0 394bfc123bfb4986fc6eecc7e31ace16 Rob_Reynolds995 posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20701/#acomment-20765 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:41:09 -0700 @James Thank you so much. I appreciate you.

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Groovin’ a bit, in Drop C#. 🤘🎸😤

]]> e49702a7ca4f9d612077a1cf23bff9cb Rob_Reynolds995 posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20701/#acomment-20748 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:01:23 -0700 @James It is a jersey for the basketball team that my son played on a while back, for the barangay (district) of the city that we live in, here in the Philippines.

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Groovin’ a bit, in Drop C#. 🤘🎸😤

]]> ddde6b976840d03510dcd63a3c2eaf02 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: I am trying to play traditional 2-finger power chord […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20742/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:33:17 -0700 I am trying to play traditional 2-finger power chord shapes on some of the higher strings. I usually focus on the 6th and 5th strings. 🤘🎸🔥

]]> 0 a3e79e471bb78ea23d3d409fa2fba4e4 Rob_Reynolds995 posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20701/#acomment-20741 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:46:25 -0700 I had one person on FB tell me that my guitar is out of tune and put a crying emoji on it. I tuned my guitar to an alternate Drop C# tuning that is on the Fender Tuner app, which is lower than than the standard Drop C# tuning. I went back to the standard Drop C# tuning, and I can hear the difference.

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Groovin’ a bit, in Drop C#. 🤘🎸😤

]]> 79af6ce7adea8a02deee4bfb1742f758 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Groovin' a bit, in Drop C#. 🤘🎸😤 https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20701/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:31:20 -0700 Groovin’ a bit, in Drop C#. 🤘🎸😤

]]> 5 aa4dd6e221a05e632a72be0ab409aca5 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Two riffs combined together. 🎸🤘🔥 https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20687/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:19:24 -0700 Two riffs combined together. 🎸🤘🔥

]]> 0 48e9a5b46326df616491da9adaefa4d2 Rob_Reynolds995 posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20671/#acomment-20683 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:17:47 -0700 @damian Hey. Thank you so much for these different models. I will look them up. I appreciate you.

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Hello everyone. I just would like to ask you all a question. I am 1.5 years into my rhythm guitar journey. I only have an off-brand acoustic that I tune down to Drop C#. At […]

]]> 14a631bc910821061d11a68407760655 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Hello everyone. I just would like to ask you all a […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20671/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:26:24 -0700 Hello everyone. I just would like to ask you all a question. I am 1.5 years into my rhythm guitar journey. I only have an off-brand acoustic that I tune down to Drop C#. At some point, I am wanting to buy an electric that also comes with an amp. What would you all recommend for an entry level electric for me that is not so pricey? Thank you…

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]]> 2 2404696510574bd3cccda3d5689686f4 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Playing in Drop C# and having a good time. https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20664/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:55:40 -0700 Playing in Drop C# and having a good time.

]]> 0 acf31f9f32cd5056ccb6639bbf9d1942 Rob_Reynolds995 posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20645/#acomment-20648 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:19:10 -0700 @damian Thank you so much for your encouragement. I really appreciate you.

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My dream is own an electric guitar, and to be the rhythm guitarist for a Christian rock/metal band at some point. My goal with that is to make connections, especially with […]

]]> b4bb88c628d0a57e1d57d24fad224c71 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: My dream is own an electric guitar, and to be the […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20645/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:07:15 -0700 My dream is own an electric guitar, and to be the rhythm guitarist for a Christian rock/metal band at some point. My goal with that is to make connections, especially with hurting and suffering people. I want them to know that I suffer too, and that they are not alone. I hear them, I see them, and I acknowledge them. I want to help them to…

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]]> 2 23e9e434da5a2536871d885d607941e0 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Just playing, and having a […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20608/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:17:47 -0700 Just playing, and having a ball. 🤘🎸🔥

https://youtu.be/5gpCiajFNj0

]]> 0 111f5d627275dca7865597f1e78aac9b Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: I am moving away from my Barako Coffee ☕ and groove […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20578/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:43:48 -0700 I am moving away from my Barako Coffee ☕ and groove guitar🎸 collaboration, and just calling my groove videos, “Groove Sessions”. I got to thinking that even though I love both, Barako coffee and groove guitar, having them together may be confusing to some people.

Here is episode 70. I never thought that I would make it this far with my…

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]]> 0 acd8792df68208b1a4df9063786f0246 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: It has been a few days, but here is a new groove video.I […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20519/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:08:08 -0700 It has been a few days, but here is a new groove video.

I am trying to get down, a new groove that I found a few days ago.

https://youtu.be/vQ-VI8HKiNs

]]> 0 03e5311f6c3f2d610a9b0954b2e90581 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: A rhythm progression that I am working on. It is for […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20465/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:52:54 -0700 A rhythm progression that I am working on. It is for the verses of a song about my 200 mph racing mind, due to anxiety, and the many thoughts that go through it. 😰😧

This is just a work in progress. Everything could change later. This is where I am right now with it.🎵🎸

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtXPLa3A6SI

]]> 0 7517f9cad12bc0e0f4ae747206efcf27 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: 🤘🎸 Sometimes you just need to pick up the guitar and […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20450/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:07:49 -0700 🤘🎸 Sometimes you just need to pick up the guitar and play.

No practicing.
No working on anything.
No trying to improve.

Just me, my guitar, and a groove I felt like playing.

Tonight, I just wanted to enjoy myself. 🤘🔥

Sometimes that’s enough. 🎸

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG6Quq7kHmc

]]> 0 db3182bd9d3c3208f60c44f0f11db7bb Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Just me, my guitar, and the groove. 🎸🤘 Not trying to […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20429/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:20:42 -0700 Just me, my guitar, and the groove. 🎸🤘
Not trying to be perfect—just feeling the rhythm, and enjoying the ride. BLEGH! 🤘🔥

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fVpqk4aZ1A

]]> 0 5854a76505e507bf58ba76e66a755f3c Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Groovin' with some drones.https://youtu.be/GZf_X1m2M1s https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20400/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:19:58 -0700 Groovin’ with some drones.

https://youtu.be/GZf_X1m2M1s

]]> 0 7dbcd9bc352b28b23bb42a058d430eac Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Feelin' it! 🤘🎸😤https://youtu.be/W6f73ACKJPw https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20383/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:43:12 -0700 Feelin’ it! 🤘🎸😤

https://youtu.be/W6f73ACKJPw

]]> 0 74407a3dee10da1fa59422c8f0ecc6af Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: I saw this post on FB, and wanted to share it here. […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20381/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:22:38 -0700 I saw this post on FB, and wanted to share it here. These benefits are very fitting for me. Playing guitar helps to regulate my nervous system, and calms my anxiety and Dysthymia for awhile. I don’t have much confidence in myself, cause when I was very new in the Navy, my supervisor on my first ship would tell me often, that I am worthless,… Read more

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]]> 0 22766d8357755abe3251abbac3f44434 Rob_Reynolds995 posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20370/#acomment-20380 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:56:49 -0700 I can’t wait to get an electric guitar, so that I can crank the amp to 10, and let the neighbors in on the joy that I have playing and learning guitar. I cannot keep my joy to myself. I know that there are people that are suffering, and I want to help them to smile for awhile. My invitation to people is like this: Come ride this groove with me…

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqvq6cJlU5k ]]> 0c24127fde9e94bbb200577fbd4d8cc4 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: 🔊 VOLUME UP! Ha ha!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqvq6cJlU5k https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20370/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:20:01 -0700 🔊 VOLUME UP! Ha ha!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqvq6cJlU5k

]]> 1 092ad421723948da6150b7a29cdd1f59 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Just groovin'. https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20356/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:29:35 -0700 Just groovin’.

]]> 0 8ca0d7c664d006307a25c4d4ff60a2d2 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: I combined a couple of riffs that I came up with a […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20339/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:01:09 -0700 I combined a couple of riffs that I came up with a few months ago.🎸🤘😤

]]> 0 095935ab19b957985e2a149434ac5a6e Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: https://broreyn.wixsite.com/barakochugsnmugs/post/when-the-ch […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20338/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:11:13 -0700 https://broreyn.wixsite.com/barakochugsnmugs/post/when-the-chugs-help-me-breathe

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When The Chugs Help Me Breathe

I've talked before about learning heavy rhythm guitar, but there is another reason this has become so important to me.I have struggled with anxiety and Dysthymia for many years. Some days my mind just doesn't want to shut up. I can … Continue reading

]]> 1 d60bec8500b61f2c4de4938843736c84 Rob_Reynolds995 posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20318/#acomment-20321 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:15:07 -0700 One of my all time favorite guitar players. Van Halen is one my favorite bands also.

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On this day in 1977, 22-year-old Eddie Van Halen walked into Sunset Sound and recorded what would become one of the most legendary guitar instrumentals of all time.


"Eruption" wasn't […]

]]> 0a8dc8d692eec187ea1fe45a0b76f2e6 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Working on a simple heavy rhythm pattern and letting […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20313/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:25:36 -0700 Working on a simple heavy rhythm pattern and letting the groove do the talking:

*Open — 4 strokes* (last one rings)
*3 — 4 strokes* (last one rings)

*5 — 2 strokes* (last one rings)
*3 — 2 strokes* (last one rings)
🔁 *Repeat*

I’m working on *timing, feel, and letting those final hits breathe* instead of just hammering away…

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]]> 0 3bf82aacfd4ab933cce04090fc754551 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: I was just playing today, and found this […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20309/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:47:08 -0700 I was just playing today, and found this little groove.

https://youtu.be/MtpyHlC2tpI

]]> 0 bc6f3cd1b2a615a56ab6e5789a972fba Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Experimenting with fretting-hand muting on this […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20264/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:07:13 -0700 Experimenting with fretting-hand muting on this one. 🤘

Switching between muted and open strings to see how it changes the groove and feel. Still working on it, but I’m digging the sound. 🎸🔥

https://youtu.be/83HWcySwL4o

]]> 0 dd7a7f8ad2b0f1cd1a5f35a9c24e3f21 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: I played using 1-finger chord shapes and palm muting, to […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20240/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:50:17 -0700 I played using 1-finger chord shapes and palm muting, to try to give it a little bit of a punch.🎸🤘

]]> 0 e31d9a571b5d634153081f29896da3d0 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Drone & Decay Heavy riff. Long sustain. Let it fade into […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20215/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:47:20 -0700 Drone & Decay
Heavy riff. Long sustain. Let it fade into the darkness. 🤘🔥

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYPD1liYKew

]]> 0 7b60b06f998256c24e65eb967a3635a7 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: 🎸 Groove Journey — Metronome TrainingToday I worked on my […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20210/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:19:19 -0700 🎸 Groove Journey — Metronome Training

Today I worked on my timing with the metronome at 90 BPM, playing 8 beats with 2 subdivisions.

It wasn’t too bad! 😂

One groove at a time. One beat at a time. Keep building that rhythm. 🤘🔥

Come ride with me. You’re not alone. 🎸

]]> 0 1d38380fc15d0156be2f75433fd90abc Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: 🎸 Groove Session — Trying Alternate PickingToday I'm […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20198/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:50:52 -0700 🎸 Groove Session — Trying Alternate Picking
Today I’m experimenting with alternate picking while chugging.
It wasn’t perfect. Every now and then my pick got caught between the two lowest strings, but that’s part of learning. I’m working on getting my picking hand more comfortable and keeping the groove going at the same time.
I’m not trying to be…

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]]> 0 0a02c5d861866a2378fad04d0eef9ff1 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: This one is called “Cry Out.”I was playing a few heavy […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20193/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:03:30 -0700 This one is called “Cry Out.”

I was playing a few heavy chugs, then letting the last one ring out until it was almost completely gone before starting the pattern again.

Something about the way that last note hangs there and slowly fades made it sound like Ce-Sharp was lamenting—almost crying out.

Sometimes I don’t sit down with a plan. I just…

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]]> 0 aea5608fc02549ba6b34dfe74a3bb630 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Just found a groove I liked and had to CHUNK it out. […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20182/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:19:05 -0700 Just found a groove I liked and had to CHUNK it out. 🤘🎸 Sometimes you don’t need a plan — you just need a guitar, a groove, and a little time to make some noise.

CHUNK. CHUNK. WHOOM. 💀🤘

]]> 0 2b96b2678fd5c00c1f478630874a29d1 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Today's groove took a little detour. 🤘 I tried […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20180/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:21:34 -0700 Today’s groove took a little detour. 🤘

I tried something different today—keeping the low C# string open as a drone while moving between two-finger chord shapes on the 5th and 4th strings. One is a power chord; I’m still figuring out what to call the other one. 😂

I really liked the sound of it. A couple times I didn’t palm mute that low C#… Read more

]]> 0 ad11066dfa623759a5c586b1840ecc39 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Welcome to Episode 50!Coffee in the tumbler. CHUGS in […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20175/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:56:42 -0700 Welcome to Episode 50!

Coffee in the tumbler. CHUGS in my guitar. Groove in my soul. ☕🎸🤘

]]> 0 e3f04c5c07316276d3cbaabd2e143d14 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Today’s groove wasn’t perfect. I made a few mistakes, […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20165/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:48:17 -0700 Today’s groove wasn’t perfect. I made a few mistakes, but I kept playing and finished it anyway. That’s part of the journey—keep showing up, keep playing, and keep the groove going.

]]> 0 fc6a455c13e22babea41c88935455ad6 Rob_Reynolds995 posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20141/#acomment-20142 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:41:03 -0700 Just in case anyone is wondering, What the heck Barako is, it is a native Philippines coffee that it farmed right here in Batangas Province. It is sometimes called Batangas Coffee. It is pretty strong and is my favorite coffee.

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☕🎸 A little store update:

The store has a new name — Barako Chugs & Mugs.

Same faith. Same chugs. Just a name that fits what I’m doing a little better. 🤘✝️

If you want to check it […]

]]> e7053a803bdd64fb8b34f93902025234 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: ☕🎸 A little store update:The store has a new name — Barako […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20141/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:42:34 -0700 ☕🎸 A little store update:

The store has a new name — Barako Chugs & Mugs.

Same faith. Same chugs. Just a name that fits what I’m doing a little better. 🤘✝️

If you want to check it out, here’s the link:

https://barakochugs-n-mugs-shop.fourthwall.com/

]]> 1 3f95f0ccfb13d27058f42f93d5aa2c77 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: “Rock The Groove” 🎸 Heavy rhythm, chunky chugs, and just […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20140/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 03:24:10 -0700 “Rock The Groove” 🎸 Heavy rhythm, chunky chugs, and just having fun with my guitar, Ce-Sharp. 🤘☕

]]> 0 e70dd8a778e742bb96975aea726b6505 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Mishmash Groove 🎸I was trying to keep the same […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20129/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:13:57 -0700

Mishmash Groove 🎸
I was trying to keep the same rhythm throughout this groove, but my strumming didn’t always cooperate. Instead of stopping and starting over, I just let it go and kept playing. A little mishmash, but that’s part of the journey! 🤘

]]> 0 3769aa31714894530159aab0cf2e8b53 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Sometimes you sit down looking for inspiration, and […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20097/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:03:45 -0700 Sometimes you sit down looking for inspiration, and your hands just want to play. So today, I stopped trying to force a new riff and just played.

Keep showing up. Keep playing. Keep growing.🎸🤘🎵

]]> 0 eed6dab96cee7770437cb8918ee62b3b Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Sometimes you don't need a complicated riff.Just let […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20090/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:37:11 -0700 Sometimes you don’t need a complicated riff.
Just let those low strings DRONE and let the groove do the talking. 🤘
6th string fretted + 5th string open → both strings open → repeat.
Still learning. Still experimenting. Still showing up.
Rhythm Reyn.egade
Keep Showing Up. 🎸☕

]]> 0 2ac1baa93d4c72fe3f260534595f1b8c Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: This is one of my favorite Christian metal bands. You […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20079/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:35:14 -0700 This is one of my favorite Christian metal bands. You can see in this live video the tight chugging that the guitarist is doing on the lowest strings. That is the type of guitar playing that I am trying to do, or at least close to it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmbPBYCx6yA&list=RDwmbPBYCx6yA&start_radio=1

]]> 0 3a8d09f543aad04ff0a793c1d9d1fb49 Rob_Reynolds995 posted a new activity comment https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20077/#acomment-20078 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:52:02 -0700 In the video it looks like I am off a bit, but my timing was a little bit better than what the video showed. I forgot to switch to earphones, and used a bluetooth speaker, so there is a little bit of latency.😀

In reply to - Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update Working on my timing with the metronome. 🎸 70 BPM, 8 beats, 3 subdivisions. Not perfect, but getting there! 🤘 ]]> bde1bb7c6f89080d1678f10cc279030f Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Working on my timing with the metronome. 🎸 70 BPM, 8 […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20077/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:31:48 -0700 Working on my timing with the metronome. 🎸 70 BPM, 8 beats, 3 subdivisions. Not perfect, but getting there! 🤘

]]> 1 6ca735985c7201a2e140cefc318cfa3e Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Chugging the two lowest strings, then letting them […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20064/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:22:22 -0700 Chugging the two lowest strings, then letting them ring open. Keeping it tight and groovy. 🎸🤘☕

]]> 0 93d01676cdf4ae92fd42444b1bab1464 Rob_Reynolds995 posted an update: Today's Groove Lab experiment was all about getting that […] https://www.sixstring.com/main-feed/p/20058/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:58:24 -0700 Today’s Groove Lab experiment was all about getting that tight, percussive sound from the two lowest strings. I fretted both strings together, then played them open, focusing on keeping the attack short, tight, and punchy.

Did I completely nail the sound I was going for? I’m not sure—but I sure tried! 😂🎸

That’s what The Groove Lab is all about:…

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