Hey Baby Hey

[wamb2000]

I 've since come across a lesson from totally guitars and over the last week and am having a blast with it. Pretty much have nailed it but would love some variations on it in order to spruce it up even more. If you ever get around to it that would be awesome. Take care.

[sonofprovence]

Guitar aside, beautiful playing!

[celtic34MVP]

so you dont know how to adjust it?

[HenfieldWill]

I leave all guitar adjustments and repairs to the experts. :-)

[celtic34MVP]

what did you use to adjust it?

thanks again :)

[HenfieldWill]

I didn't - the shop did it! :-)

[wamb2000]

@HenfieldWill Absolutely an awesome take on this song. I've been looking high and low for a decent tab on this song and saw you playing. Blown away. If you don't have a tab to offer or sell then would you know where I might find one elsewhere thats half decent. Hope your still around.

[HenfieldWill]

@wamb2000 If I get time (famous last words!) I might try and work some tab up for my version. Can't promise soon but I'll try and fit it in. :-)

[celtic34MVP]

how did you adjust your truss rod sir?

i just had this guitar and it's certainly my first...

thanks much

[HenfieldWill]

The rod is adjusted from inside the sound hole. :-)

[AlphaCentauri00]

great playing! Hey ive been thinking about getting this martin and I have a question, is the action low on this guitar? since I see it has no truss rod

thanks!

~Kev

[HenfieldWill]

It certainly does have a truss rod - you just can't see it! The action can be as low or as high as you want it. :-)

[AlphaCentauri00]

Don't mind me asking you a couple more questions lol :]

Does the non-binding make the guitar any weaker or fragile?

and can I install a pickguard for some hard strumming?

thanks man!

~Kev

[HenfieldWill]

The guitar is as solid as a rock. It's certainly porrible to have a pickguard glued - I'm thinking of getting a clear one put on it.

:-)

[HenfieldWill]

No - never heard DG's version - and I know most of his work. I'll check it out. :-)

[nicecoolbuddy]

hey I was wondering if u've heard davy graham's version of this; hey bud blue. there are some improv parts made that I thought were interesting

[7777srd]

I like this a lot. Are the fingerings all yours? I notice you play most of it in 5th. position and beyond on parts where most other guitarists on YT who have covered this play in 2nd. and first. Really excellent playing.

[HenfieldWill]

Apologies for having overlooked this question for 4 months! Yes - the fingerings are all mine, as are all the pieces I play on YouTube. I tend to use my ears rather than anything else! :-)

[Delpiero78540]

Hello Will. great stuff, like your playing.

I have the same guitar and love it. I play it only in acoustic. Which string do you recommend? Maybe you did try several different sets , I have it since two months and use the original ones (Martin SP 4100 Phospore Bronze ) .

Thanks

[HenfieldWill]

Hi - thanks for the comments. I stopped using Martin strings as my fingers made them dull. I changed to Elixir coated bronze (.012) but am now using D'Addario EXP .012 coated strings - they stay brighter longer! :-)

[Delpiero78540]

Ok thanks for the advice and your very fast response Will. I was also using D'Addario EXP on my previous guitar a Simon & Patrick SP6 , but was not sure it could fit this one. Will certainly try them.

[quasispace]

Hello Will,

Excellent job my friend. Alvin Lee was also a big fan of Big Bill's and you can here the influence on the first Ten Years After album. Enjoyed listening to your version, thanks for adding it.

[andriy93]

bleahhhh che schifo questa canzone!!!

[davidgdawson139]

Great stuff Will, loved it mate

[Iroseth]

Must say man:P absolutly WONDERFUL!

[scrumpymanjack]

Hi. Very nice playing but horrible tone. It doesn't even sound like a guitar. It sounds like electronic mice singing or something. Sort out the tone and it will sound awesome.

[HenfieldWill]

Fair comment! Using the Mac Book and Garageband to record stuff is quick and easy but - as you say - loses some tone (sounds better through 'phones). When I get the time, I shall mic the guitar up rather than use the built-in pickups. The Martin has a wonderful acoustic tone! Cheers, Will

[Icare120]

Great !! I like your version closer than the big bill's one ! (I only can play the clapton's version.)

Did you learn this song by ears or do you have a tab ?

Don't you want to sing ? ;-)

[HenfieldWill]

Thanks for the comment - all by ears, I never use tab. Yes, I do sing, but have just really concentrated on the guitar playing in the videos (it's also easier to record straight into my Mac Book). But I'll surprise you all one day! Will

[IM1208]

you sorta look like eric clapton!

ha -- good job on the song man

[HenfieldWill]

I wish! - thanks for the compliment...Will

[GreyStrat]

Good stuff Will - how about some of yer early Davy Graham work next ?