Dear fellow jazz guitarists,

A reminder that the Cheadle Jazz Guitar Club gathering is this Thursday June 13th at 8pm, when, as always, a very exciting evening is in store for you. It will be our usual club night with the help of Dave Turner on double bass. Please visit the Cheadle Jazz Guitar Club website occasionally for up-dates etc: http://cheadlejgc.wix.com/jazz

In this newsletter:
Pat Martino at the Band on the Wall, Manchester. Jack Wilkins at the 606 Club, London. Dates for the 20th North Wales International Jazz Guitar Weekend. Venues. Items for sale. SEE BELOW FOR ITEMS FOR SALE
New ad - 'Gibson 1963 L5C
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Pat Martino at Band on the Wall, Manchester.

Yes, I'm sure you will all agree a great concert! Just about every guitar player in the North West and further afield was present. It was good to see so many Cheadle Jazz Guitar Club members there. Pat has always been in my top six all time favourite guitar players. Having had the pleasure of meeting him on several occasions in the US and the pleasure of jamming with him at his home in Philadelphia, his command of the instrument, his ability to play long fluent lines and his tone have always fascinated me. Let's hope that he will be appearing on our doorstep again very soon.

Trefor Owen.
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Jack Wilkins at the 606 Club, London.

Last week I went down to London to see Jack Wilkins perform at the 606 Club. Jack was accompanied by Pete Ruby (guitar), ( Steve & Pete Ruby are co-owners of the 606), phenomenal piano player Gareth Williams, Simon Wolfe (bass) and Winston Clifford (drums). Jack was this side of the Atlantic for a two day recording session and a gig in Paris and consequently was in top form when he got to the 606. As usual with Jack, great playing with a wonderful selection of jazz standards! What a great club the 606 is! Great food and atmosphere. Remember to pay a visit when you are next in London! Trefor Owen.
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20th NORTH WALES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ GUITAR WEEKEND OCTOBER 11th - 13th 2013
GLYNDWR UNIVERSITY

Mold Road, Wrexham, Wales, LL11 2AW

North Wales Jazz: Now celebrating fourteen years of international jazz guitar events in Wrexham. IMPROVE YOUR JAZZ GUITAR SKILLS AT THIS GREAT VALUE WEEKEND!

Call +44 (0)1745 812260 to enrol and for further info or see www.northwalesjazz.org.uk and download the enrolment form.
Five 2 hour workshops with internationally renowned tutors. GUEST TUTOR JACK WILKINS

http://www.jackwilkins.com

RESIDENT TUTOR TREFOR OWEN

www.treforowen.com Group A: Hands-on tuition sessions, i.e. for students who wish to learn in a playing situation. Group B: Tuition sessions for students who need help in basic skills. Saturday evening concert (October 12th - 8.30pm) featuring the course tutors plus guests. Wide choice of reasonably priced accommodation available in Wrexham and the surrounding area. Registered Charity No. 508519 President: Martin Taylor MBE. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<0>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

For photos of the April jazz weekend please see http://www.northwalesjazz.org.uk/ click on photos and then the link. To see a video of Randy Johnston playing High Heeled Sneakers click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9WosAZF_vo

VENUE INFORMATION: Try and support these venues as often as you can. Remember: SUPPORT THE VENUE AND THE VENUE WILL SUPPORT YOU.
IMPORTANT NOTICE! The following venue has changed from Monday to Tuesday as from February 1st. Wilmslow Conservative Club, 15, Grove Ave, Wilmslow, SK9 5EG. - 8.45pm For further info. tel. 01625 528336. Jazz every Tuesday http://www.myspace.com/grahambrookjazz <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<0>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

HUDDERSFIELD JAZZ GUITAR SOCIETY meets every 1st Tuesday of the month. The Head of Steam, (next to Huddersfield station), HD1 1JB. The Southern Jazz Guitar Society. See their website: www.southjazzguitar.org

Every third Thursday of the month - BULLS HEAD, 102, Church Street, Old Glossop Derbyshire SK13 7RN - 8.30pm TREFOR OWEN & ANDY HULME JAZZ GUITAR DUO. SITTERS-IN WELCOME! For further Info phone 07423 016888. For directions see http://www.bulls-head.co.uk The Railway, Wellington Road, Stockport. 9pm. For further info: Tel 0161 477 3680. This venue operates every Sunday with a varied programme. Every Tuesday - Jazz at the Bakers Vaults - 9 - 11pm FREE admission. Bakers Vaults, Market Place, Stockport. Tuesday Jazz at the Bakers Vaults. For further info: Tel 07944 743680. The SLUG & LETTUCE, Wilmslow Road, Didsbury. See creativespaceinfo.blogspot.com for full programme. Jazz every Tuesday 9pm. North Wales Jazz have weekly and monthly jazz concerts with regular jam sessions & workshops through the year. See their website: www.northwalesjazz.org.uk

If you have a gig which features jazz guitar, please let me know and it will be listed in all e-mail shots.
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B M G (Banjo Mandolin & Guitar) Magazine has been revived! Click on the link.
http://www.banjomandolinguitar.org/news.htm This was the only guitar magazine around when I started playing in the 60's. Unfortunately it folded with the death of the editor and has now been revived. It was followed by "Guitar Player" which was great for jazz in its early years. Then there was a British magazine "Guitar" which was dedicated to jazz guitar. Didn't last long! This was followed by "Archtop" which was the forerunner of "Just Jazz Guitar Magazine".

IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH FEEDBACK WHEN PLAYING YOUR ARCHTOP GUITAR: See this link from Ged Green about string dampers:

http://www.batten.com/String-Damper-Evolution.html <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<0>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MAMBO amps www.mambo-amp.co.uk/

Luthier Ged Green http://www.gedgreen.co.uk for set ups and guitar repairs.

Guzz Picks http://www.guzzguitar.com/ Foulds Guitars - Derby www.fouldsmusic.co.uk Bulldog Pickups (Huddersfield) www.bulldogpickups.com Vinyl Tap (Huddersfield) www.vinyltap.co.uk Records, CDs and DVDs AmplifierCoversOnline.com www.amplifiercoversonline.com Customised Equipment Covers On Demand
Frailers www.frailers.com

Back Alley - Mold & Chester www.backalleymusic.co.uk Sounds Great www.soundsgreatmusic.com

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REGARDING GEAR FOR SALE, A NUMBER OF ITEMS HAVE BEEN SOLD AS A RESULT OF INCLUSION IN THE JGC NEWSLETTER. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN AN ITEM YOU HAVE ADVERTISED HAS BEEN SOLD!
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GEAR FOR SALE De Armond Pickup

De Armond `RED` Jazz Guitar pickup, very little used, perfect working order, 190. Tel Brian Lewis 07776 184111 or 01565 653003, bjguitar@gmail.com

GUITARS
'Gibson 1963 L5C Guitar complete with De Armond Model Gold 1100 Adjustable Rhythm Chief floating pickup.The guitar is in excellent condition for its age. All original apart from a proper replacement hand bound tortoise pickguard and Hiscox case. More information available from John Barclay at john.barclay@bluewater.com or tel. 07740 213891.'

1947 Gibson L5. Serial number is A 354. All original but refretted. It has a pick up bridge fitted but the original bridge is included. The scratch plate has been replaced but the original is included, (poor condition). The case is original but a catch has been replaced. Contact Neil Nicholson 01202 301961.

Painter model P16,with 23.5"scale. The Painter website is www.painterarchtops.com Asking price 2300 with case will negotiate. Contact Roy Sainsbury 01902 845246. (mobile), 07866 430926. E-mail roysainsbury@hotmail.com Peerless Jazz City. 575 excellent condition with case. Contact christopher.pemberton-billing@ntlworld.com tel. 01204 413436 mobile 07815323651. Peerless Songbird. open to offers. excellent condition with case.

Contact christopher.pemberton-billing@ntlworld.com tel. 01204 413436 mobile 07815323651. A message from Chris Nowell: 2005 Gibson ES 175 Steve Howe Signature complete with Gibson fitted hard case. Very good condition. Enquiries to Chris Nowell on 07970 496948 or email Chris on chris.nowell@hotmail.co.uk A message from Jack Grocott: 2002 Knight Guitar. Natural with Venetian cutaway, 17" body, Grover Tuners. Comes with Hiscox hardcase. 1.950. E-mail: idaandjack@btinternet.com Mobile: 07710 054750. Richwood Artist Series acoustic cutaway model RN70NT. Maccaferri shape 100. E-mail: idaandjack@btinternet.com Mobile: 07710 054750. A message from Terry Gillen: DAngelico NY4. Made in 2003 by Vestax (higher quality than the later, Excel-made models) in Terada, Japan. Book matched solid spruce top. Maple back, sides and neck. Lovely sunburst finish. Showroom condition. 7-ply top binding. Ebony fret board with 3-ply binding and pearl, slashed block inlays. C-shape neck. Grover sealed-back tuners with 'imperial' keys. Inlaid, adjustable, compensated bridge. Kent Armstrong floating mini humbucker. Multiple bound, 'tortoiseshell' pick guard with volume and tone control. 18 inch lower bout gives rich deep tone plugged and unplugged. Full Charlie Chandler Plek setup in summer 2011. Looks fantastic, sounds great and plays beautifully. Original plush lined, deluxe faux alligator hard case with DA logo. Original purchase receipt. 1,950. Email terry.gillen@btconnect.com for pictures. Gibson ES175CESN. 1959 natural. As new with PAFS and original case. Contact Bert Clark for price: e-mail bertolga@sky.com

AMPS & SPEAKER CABINETS

I have two - 10" Eminence chassis speakers and one - 8" Eminence chassis speaker for sale 15.00 each. Contact Trefor Owen 07423 016888. or e-mail tojazzgtr@aol.com
For Sale: Raezers Edge NY8 Guitar speaker cabinet in perfect condition with original packaging and slip cover. The best small speaker cabinet for jazz guitar you will find with a big focused sound in a small portable cabinet. Used by many top players for its wonderful jazz sound and portability. I would accept 349 (new price 499). Reason for sale - I have two of them and want to sell one to fund the purchase of a Raezers Edge 12" speaker cabinet. Specifications: 1x8" speaker at 8 ohms, 225 watts, weight 20 lbs, width 12'', height 15", depth 9" More info and pictures can be found on the Foulds (UK) and J Hale (USA) websites. This cabinet was given 5 stars in all the reviews on the Harmony Central website.

Contact Derrick Harris at derrick@derrickharris.fsnet.co.uk Speaker Cabinet: 12" McKenzie/Wharfedale Elite 12-200LR 200W 8 Ohm - 50, ONO. Contact Gary Taylor: taylorga@hotmail.co.uk 01942 791745 / 07757 326797