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Sargeslide · December 18th, 2008, 03:02 PM

Got the new Art of Soloing DVD, 2:46 long, ALOT OF GREAT INFO AND INSTRUCTION! It is gonna take we months to go thru it all and get everything out of it!

Well worth the money!

Da Sarge

Brutalblues · December 18th, 2008, 08:22 PM

Cool, I'll have to check that out!

Twin Reiver · December 18th, 2008, 08:27 PM

It's great!

Brutalblues · December 18th, 2008, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twin Reiver

Woah, getting it in right under the wire: The dumbest thing said in 2008.

And enjoy, Sargeslide, that is a killer DVD. Arlen is a real treasure, and we're all lucky he has shared so much knowledge with so many players.

There's still a lot of time left in 2008, and do you have any clue as to what I was referring to, anyway? I own a copy of "Masters of the Telecaster" and happen to believe Arlen to be exceptionally talented. My comment was directed at his recent affiliation with Gibson (who, incidentally, I also have nothing against). On top of that, it was said in jest, like I really care!

Twin Reiver · December 18th, 2008, 09:12 PM

Bunnies are so cute when they hop! And that Arlen sure can play and teach!

Brutalblues · December 18th, 2008, 09:32 PM

Sargeslide, thanks for the tip on the DVD!

B Valley · December 18th, 2008, 10:01 PM

I know there's a Tabs Tips and Theory forum here on TDPRI, but I'd like to see a forum devoted to instructional stuff. I remember buying Homespun tapes from the ads in Guitar Player Magazine 25 years ago or more, and Arlen Roth was a well known and well respected part of that group of folks. I've always bought videos and books, some were great, some weren't so good, but I always found something from every one of them.
This dog is never too old to learn a new trick.

Rufus · December 18th, 2008, 10:48 PM

Thanks for the heads up on Arlen. I bought both his cassette series on playing the Blues and playing R&B about 20 years ago... and I still have them. Time to transfer them to digital while I still have a functioning cassette player, somewhere.

Arlen is a great player and teacher. Sorry to hear about his recent personal tragedies.

johnspierce · December 18th, 2008, 11:09 PM

Thanks for the heads-up, just bought this DVD. Anything instructional by Arlen is always excellent.

JP

Freight Twang · December 19th, 2008, 12:05 AM

Lately I have heard on this forum about Arlen "selling out" with Gibson. This isn't aimed at anyone, just for common knowledge. Why would anyone think that Arlen playing a Gibson or doing video work for them is a sellout? Fender has never given him an endorsement, nor had an interest. Most of the tele's he has played in the last 20 yrs. are made by small co. such as Warmoth and a few others, matter of fact he started out playing LP back in the day. Gibson had made him an attractive offer to work for their company, and I for one, am happy to see a great player back in the public eye.

chet · December 20th, 2008, 04:34 PM

Arlen played a Les Paul before he found that 53 Tele, didn't he?

I owe him a lot cause I've studied his books etc. as long as I've been playing. Too bad I'm too dumb to learn it all.

I watched his tape about Blues Soloing last night and will be sure to get this new DVD.

Thanks, Arlen!

Spidercaster · December 20th, 2008, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freight Twang

Lately I have heard on this forum about Arlen "selling out" with Gibson. This isn't aimed at anyone, just for common knowledge. Why would anyone think that Arlen playing a Gibson or doing video work for them is a sellout? Fender has never given him an endorsement, nor had an interest. Most of the tele's he has played in the last 20 yrs. are made by small co. such as Warmoth and a few others, matter of fact he started out playing LP back in the day. Gibson had made him an attractive offer to work for their company, and I for one, am happy to see a great player back in the public eye.

+ 1000.

The bulk of Arlen's guitar collection is non-Fender instruments. His first
T-style guitar with the flames on it was a Warmoth, and his 2 current main guitars are his signature model Don Warrens. As far as I know, Fender has never offered him anything, so for anyone who feels he has "sold out", please write to Fender about bringing him there in the first place.

Thanks for the tip on the DVD - ordering it now.

Sargeslide · December 21st, 2008, 12:22 AM

I don't care what he plays! He rocks and is a great instructor, that he uses a "tele" is a plus, but that should be an after thought. His Warren Signature model is sweet. I love Teles but don't play them exclusively (heresey, I know)

Happy Holidays!

Sargeslide

December 18th, 2008, 03:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sargeslide Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NIles, Michigan Age: 49 Posts: 296 3 Photos	New Arlen Roth DVD! Got the new Art of Soloing DVD, 2:46 long, ALOT OF GREAT INFO AND INSTRUCTION! It is gonna take we months to go thru it all and get everything out of it! Well worth the money! Da Sarge __________________ Never argue with an idiot! They will drag you down to thier level then beat you with experience

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Brutalblues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey, USA Age: 50 Posts: 1,283	Cool, I'll have to check that out! Last edited by Brutalblues; December 18th, 2008 at 09:48 PM.

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Twin Reiver Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 622	It's great! __________________ never got a flash out of cocktails.... Last edited by Twin Reiver; December 19th, 2008 at 12:04 AM.

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Twin Reiver Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 622	Bunnies are so cute when they hop! And that Arlen sure can play and teach! __________________ never got a flash out of cocktails.... Last edited by Twin Reiver; December 19th, 2008 at 12:04 AM.

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Brutalblues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey, USA Age: 50 Posts: 1,283	Sargeslide, thanks for the tip on the DVD! Last edited by Brutalblues; December 20th, 2008 at 11:12 PM.

December 18th, 2008, 10:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
B Valley Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2008 Location: Glendale, Az Posts: 1,374	I know there's a Tabs Tips and Theory forum here on TDPRI, but I'd like to see a forum devoted to instructional stuff. I remember buying Homespun tapes from the ads in Guitar Player Magazine 25 years ago or more, and Arlen Roth was a well known and well respected part of that group of folks. I've always bought videos and books, some were great, some weren't so good, but I always found something from every one of them. This dog is never too old to learn a new trick. __________________ How many guitars is enough? Just one more...

December 18th, 2008, 10:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rufus Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NW Atlanta Posts: 405	Thanks for the heads up on Arlen. I bought both his cassette series on playing the Blues and playing R&B about 20 years ago... and I still have them. Time to transfer them to digital while I still have a functioning cassette player, somewhere. Arlen is a great player and teacher. Sorry to hear about his recent personal tragedies. __________________ the Grand High Exalted Mystic Poobah of the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy I spent most of my money on women and beer...the rest I just wasted.

December 18th, 2008, 11:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
johnspierce Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 486 17 Photos	Thanks for the heads-up, just bought this DVD. Anything instructional by Arlen is always excellent. JP

December 19th, 2008, 12:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
Freight Twang Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montgomery,Al Age: 41 Posts: 263 2 Photos	Lately I have heard on this forum about Arlen "selling out" with Gibson. This isn't aimed at anyone, just for common knowledge. Why would anyone think that Arlen playing a Gibson or doing video work for them is a sellout? Fender has never given him an endorsement, nor had an interest. Most of the tele's he has played in the last 20 yrs. are made by small co. such as Warmoth and a few others, matter of fact he started out playing LP back in the day. Gibson had made him an attractive offer to work for their company, and I for one, am happy to see a great player back in the public eye.

December 20th, 2008, 04:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
chet Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Jersey Shore Posts: 10,892	Arlen played a Les Paul before he found that 53 Tele, didn't he? I owe him a lot cause I've studied his books etc. as long as I've been playing. Too bad I'm too dumb to learn it all. I watched his tape about Blues Soloing last night and will be sure to get this new DVD. Thanks, Arlen! __________________ "I'm only livin' for the end of the week." -James Taylor

December 21st, 2008, 12:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
Sargeslide Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NIles, Michigan Age: 49 Posts: 296 3 Photos	I don't care what he plays! He rocks and is a great instructor, that he uses a "tele" is a plus, but that should be an after thought. His Warren Signature model is sweet. I love Teles but don't play them exclusively (heresey, I know) Happy Holidays! Sargeslide __________________ Never argue with an idiot! They will drag you down to thier level then beat you with experience

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