Thermally Aged Tonewood - Vintage Vibe or Voodoo? Ruokangas Guitars 2026-09-20 | Thermally Aged Tonewood - Vintage Vibe or Voodoo?
Aeon Monarch - nylon stringed electric guitar by Ruokangas - demo by Antti Paranko Ruokangas Guitars 2023-01-23 | Demo by Antti Paranko. Recorded via an AER acoustic guitar amplifier, mic'd with Shure SM57. Aeon Monarch is a nylon-stringed electric guitar featuring 24 frets, neck-through-body construction, Spanish cedar body and neck, Redwood top, Ebony fretboard and an active Fishman piezo pickup system.parankomusic.netruokangas.com
#57 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha - Can I shred with a nylon stringed electric..!? Ruokangas Guitars 2022-12-08 | First I turned down the idea of making a nylon-stringed electric guitar - but eventually I changed my mind. Why? You have to watch this stream to find out. :)I'd like to dedicate my last Weekly Wednesday Live broadcast for this year to all You out there, who work hard in the field of making music - composing, recording & gigging - in order to bring joy, consolation and a feel of unity to people's lives. It is so very important, and often understated, in these challenging times.This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy music, guitars & basses - be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program doesn't usually focus on the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument, no matter what brand.Talk to you soon,JuhaSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeF#guitartalk #nylonstringguitar
#56 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha - Songs From The Wood: Ebony Ruokangas Guitars 2022-12-01 | Why is ebony so highly valued in the world of musical instruments? Let's discuss about tradition and sustainability - and how those two concepts conflict in the case of ebony.Historically, ebony - this mythically exquisite wood from the dry and intermediate zones in Western Africa, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Southern India and Indonesia - was available only to master craftsmen because of the nature of the material and its great expense. The use of it has a long history of use in cabinetwork, decorative items, crucifixes – and in a wide array of musical instruments. In this episode of my (Weekly) Wednesday Live I'll tell how this story I heard from Bob Taylor years ago changed my thinking - and how it will change your thinking too.This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy music, guitars & basses - be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program doesn't usually focus on the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument, no matter what brand.Talk to you soon,Juhataylorguitars.com/ebonyprojectSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeF#guitartalk #songsfromthewood
Mojo Valvebucker Demo - Antti Paranko Ruokangas Guitars 2022-11-29 | Antti Paranko demoes a Valvebucker Mk2 powered Mojo Grande. Please listen with good speakers or headphones! More information about this guitar:ruokangas.com/available/mojo-grande-368parankomusic.netruokangas.com
Unicorn Valvebucker Demo with Antti Paranko Ruokangas Guitars 2022-10-12 | Antti Paranko demoes a Valvebucker Mk2 powered Unicorn Classic. Please listen with good speakers or headphones! More information about this guitar:ruokangas.com/available/unicorn-classic-247parankomusic.netruokangas.com
#55 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha: Ruben Roeh & The Art of Teaching Guitar Ruokangas Guitars 2022-10-06 | What is ear training about? Active listening? Biomechanical method of teaching guitar..!!? Half a year ago I had no idea - but thanks to Ruben Roeh we'll all know a lot more after watching this interview!Ruben is a hard working musician and guitar teacher based in Hamburg, Germany. Most of you who follow us most likely have come across demos or other content involving Ruben's input. Yes, we're good friends and work together - would be fair to say that Ruben has become also one of our main test pilots for the Valvebucker invention early on. This interview focuses however more to Ruben's work as a guitarist and guitar teacher. We'll also talk a little about the freshly released album 'Trapezia' by Cosmic Latte!This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy music, guitars & basses - be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program doesn't usually focus on the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument, no matter what brand.Talk to you soon,JuhaBuy/stream the Cosmic Latte album 'Trapezia':save-it.cc/baristasfromspace/trapeziaCosmic Latte 'Title Track' video:youtu.be/NGPNGQ6A2LsCosmic Latte social media:instagram.com/baristasfromspacefacebook.com/baristasfromspaceCosmic Latte official website:baristasfromspace.comCosmic Latte on YouTube:youtube.com/c/BaristasFromSpaceSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeF#makingmusic #guitarteacher
#54 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A: The story of Jussi Reijonen, a man making music between cultures... Ruokangas Guitars 2022-09-29 | Both Jussi and I grew up in Rovaniemi, a little town smacked right on the Arctic circle, next to Santa's workshop. While I remained in Finland and learned over the years to make a lot of sawdust, Jussi's path took him to Amman, Dar es Salaam, Muscat, Beirut, Helsinki, and eventually to Boston and New York where he continued building his career as a musician, recently relocating to Amsterdam. But that's just a scratch on the surface! In this episode of the Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A, Jussi and I will discuss his journey, entwining into a fascinating transcultural musical rollercoaster ride – and his new album – named Three Seconds | Kolme Toista. This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy music, guitars & basses - be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program doesn't usually focus on the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument, no matter what brand.Talk to you soon,JuhaJussi Reijonen website: jussireijonen.comWatch/Listen to the first single release 'The Veil':youtu.be/Z0dPkglP1wwThree Seconds | Kolme Toista trailer:youtu.be/shmZt37mFcMSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeF#makingmusic #transcultural
#53 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A: The most expensive guitar pickup ever made... Overpriced or what!? Ruokangas Guitars 2022-09-22 | This episode addresses many questions asked about our new Valvebucker Mk2 pickup in the aftermath of its launch 2 weeks ago. Many magazines and online medias, Guitar World, Guitar Player, Planetsixstring amongst others, chose to title their articles rather provocatively, focusing to the price of the pickup, and... this calls for addressing..! This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program doesn't usually focus on the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.It's been a while since the last Weekly Wednesday live episode - excited to be back! Talk to you soon,JuhaSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.P.P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeF#guitartalk#valvebucker
Markus Setzer - Blues / Valvebucker demo Ruokangas Guitars 2022-09-12 | Markus Setzer demoes a Valvebucker powered 4-stringed Ruokangas Steam Classic bass. Please, listen through good speakers or headphones! markussetzer.comruokangas.com
Markus Setzer - Rock / Valvebucker demo Ruokangas Guitars 2022-09-10 | Markus Setzer demoes a Valvebucker powered 4-stringed Ruokangas Steam Classic bass. Please, listen through good speakers or headphones! markussetzer.comruokangas.com
Mika Tyyskä - Summer Jam / Valvebucker demo Ruokangas Guitars 2022-09-09 | Please listen through good speakers or headphones! Mika played this jam track with this Valvebucker powered Aeon Classic. Leave your comments below! mrfastfinger.netruokangas.com
Markus Setzer - Ballad / Valvebucker demo Ruokangas Guitars 2022-09-08 | Markus Setzer demoes a Valvebucker powered 4-stringed Ruokangas Steam Classic bass. Please, listen through good speakers or headphones! markussetzer.comruokangas.com
Jesse Mäläskä - Steam Mix / Valvebucker demo Ruokangas Guitars 2022-09-07 | Jesse Mäläskä demoes a Valvebucker powered 4-stringed Ruokangas Steam Classic bass in various styles - see the chapters below! Please, listen through good speakers or headphones! 00:00 Funky bass00:22 Pick bass01:00 Blues bass01:29 Jazzy bass02:06 Slap bass02:29 Chordal bassinstagram.com/jessemalaskaruokangas.com
Mika Tyyskä - Waterlike / Valvebucker demo Ruokangas Guitars 2022-09-06 | Please listen through good speakers or headphones! Mika played and recorded his new tune 'Waterlike' for the upcoming Mr. Fastfinger album with this Valvebucker powered Aeon Classic. He used also the DI output of the Valvebucker floor unit to record the dry signal directly from the guitar, and the final guitar sound in the song is a mix of the DI and amplified signals. mrfastfinger.netruokangas.com
Ruokangas at Guitar Summit 2022 Teaser - Soundtrack Cobblestones by Kingsley Durant Ruokangas Guitars 2022-09-06 | We will exhibit at the Guitar Summit in Mannheim, September 9-11, 2022. You'll find us in Hall 1 at Stand 161.Ruben Roeh and Juha Ruokangas will do a workshop on Sunday, 16:15-17:00, at Electric Stage 1.Thank you for lending your fabulous tune 'Cobblestones' for this video soundtrack, Kingsley!Music by Kingsley Durant, ©2022 Zen Diagram Music (ASCAP).The musicians are:Kingsley Durant: guitarSteve Hunt: keyboardsRoscoe Beck: upright bassTom Brechtlein: drumsRicardo Monzon: percussion P.S. All guitar tracks played with 'Alice', Kingsley's Valvebucker powered Unicorn Classickingsleydurant.comruokangas.com
Markus Setzer - Improvisation / Valvebucker demo Ruokangas Guitars 2022-09-05 | Markus Setzer demoes a Valvebucker powered 4-stringed Ruokangas Steam Classic bass. Please, listen through good speakers or headphones! markussetzer.comruokangas.com
Juha Ruokangas talks about making music and making guitars - is all the worthwhile invented already? Ruokangas Guitars 2022-09-05 | In our times, it is more challenging that ever before to become heard and recognized. You have it in you – but how to stand out from the crowd in this overwhelming flood of content?Camera & Sound - Emma ElftorpGraphics - Junnu VuorelaMusic - Mika Tyyskäruokangas.comhttps://junnu.fimrfastfinger.net
Sympathy - Earkraft Ruokangas Guitars 2022-09-05 | Please listen through good speakers or headphones! Music & Lyrics by Antti ParankoVideo Production by Emma ElftorpEARKRAFT is:Antti Paranko - guitars, vocalsMarkus Setzer - bassMikko Arliin - drumsearkraft.netP.S. The guitars and bass with a strangely glowing pickup? Google 'Valvebucker' or visit ruokangas.com
... Out Through Durins Tower - Your Guitar, Custom Made - The Elven Door, Part 3/3 Ruokangas Guitars 2022-04-22 | Sometimes you hear an author telling when beginning to write a new book, one doesn't always know at all how it will turn out. The story unfolds when writing it! Well, the way this Aeon custom guitar came to be is exactly that kind of a story, too - an adventure with many unexpected turns of events that would've been impossible to foresee. Hope you enjoy the video!Music by Tim Rowland of Hole Dweller - check him out onInstagram: instagram.com/timrowlandmusic andBandcamp: holedweller.bandcamp.comruokangas.com
In Through The Elven Door... - Your Guitar, Custom Made - The Elven Door, Part 2/3 Ruokangas Guitars 2022-04-21 | Sometimes you hear an author telling when beginning to write a new book, one doesn't always know at all how it will turn out. The story unfolds when writing it! Well, the way this Aeon custom guitar came to be is exactly that kind of a story, too - an adventure with many unexpected turns of events that would've been impossible to foresee. Hope you enjoy the video!Music by Tim Rowland of Hole Dweller - check him out onInstagram: instagram.com/timrowlandmusic andBandcamp: holedweller.bandcamp.comruokangas.com
Its Dangerous Business Going Out Your Door... - Your Guitar, Custom Made - The Elven Door, Part 1/3 Ruokangas Guitars 2022-04-20 | Sometimes you hear an author telling when beginning to write a new book, one doesn't always know at all how it will turn out. The story unfolds when writing it! Well, the way this Aeon custom guitar came to be is exactly that kind of a story, too - an adventure with many unexpected turns of events that would've been impossible to foresee. Hope you enjoy the video!Music by Tim Rowland of Hole Dweller - check him out onInstagram: instagram.com/timrowlandmusic andBandcamp: holedweller.bandcamp.comruokangas.com
#52 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha: Pause, Reflect & Reset Ruokangas Guitars 2021-11-25 | This episode of the Weekly Wednesday live is many things. It's a wrap-up of my experiences as a YouTuber since I started these live broadcasts a year and a half ago. We'll do a bit of reflecting upon the topics, the people I've interviewed and how we - you and I - have become a little tribe. We'll also talk about what's coming next - both for this YouTube channel and my company Ruokangas Guitars. This is the last episode for 2021 - hope to see you onboard!This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Blogpost by Juha Javanainen (in Finnish language) I referred to in the stream:https://www.jco.fi/miksi-aikataululla-ei-ole-valia/P.P.S. The article on Junnu's website I referred to in the stream:https://www.junnu.fi/en/project/case-ruokangas/P.P.P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeF#guitartalk#reflections#whatsnext
#51 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha: Can Social Media Kill Your Creativity..? Ruokangas Guitars 2021-11-18 | One week ago, I removed all social media apps - Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter - from my phone, and have kept notes of how it has felt and what thoughts have emerged. On this episode of the Weekly Wednesday Live I will report to you the results of this cruel human experiment - how is life like without social media in my pocket? This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeF#guitartalk#socialmediaaddict#creativity
#50 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha: Ethically Organic, Vegan Friendly & Sustainable Guitar? Ruokangas Guitars 2021-11-11 | Terms such as 'sustainable', 'organic', 'ethically correct' are the trend of the modern age. We're looking for ways to calm down our conscience with the consuming choices we make & save our planet on the side. But... a vegan compatible guitar? Why!?Today we're celebrating the 50th episode of my Weekly Wednesday Live broadcasts by closing a circle. With this video, we're going back to the very beginnings of my Guitar Love rants on YouTube. A couple of years before the Weekly Wednesday Live, I had already done a couple of videos in a similar style - the first one was 'Why Guitars Cost What They Cost?', and a sequel 'The Ethical Footprint of Guitars'. Well, today we're back, exploring that same puddle from a few different perspectives. A link to the CITES article I mention in the stream:ruokangas.com/support/citesA link to a vegan compatible guitar I mention in the stream:ruokangas.com/spotlight/vegan-compatible-unicornA link to an article about Ruokangas guitars 'nut' material:ruokangas.com/specifications/nutThis Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeF#guitartalk#sustainable#vegancompatible
#49 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha: Twisted Sisters Jay Jay French exclusive LIVE interview Ruokangas Guitars 2021-11-04 | ... I proclaimed to my mom that I didn't need a high school education and I wasn't going to return to school. My mother wasn't thrilled. "You only have two more months until graduation," she said, incredulous. "Thing is, Mom," I confessed, "I haven't been in school this entire year; I haven't been to class once." ... "So, what are you going to do?" she asked, resigning herself to my decision. "Don't worry about me. I'm going to be a rock star." - Jay Jay French (quote from the book 'Twisted Business')When I got Jay Jay's book in my hands, I have to admit I was really nervous on behalf of my friend! Had Jay Jay succeeded (as I hoped!) in accomplishing something more than just the typical stroll down the memory lane, a drug-dripping, scandalous memoir, for the sake of 80's nostalgia...?I bought Jay Jay's book immediately as it became available. Why? Not because he's my customer. Not to dwell in the Twisted 80's nostalgia either. No, I wanted to read the book because after all the years knowing Jay Jay as a friend, I just knew he had a lot to share! A ton of stories that are not only entertaining and provocative - but valuable information to learn from.Well, now I've read the book and in this episode of my Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A we'll put Jay Jay under interrogation! I'll also reveal to you guys what I honestly thought of it, and whether you should run out to buy it or not... 🧐This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeFTwisted Business on Amazon:amazon.com/Twisted-Business-Lessons-Life-Rock/dp/1948122839Jay Jay's Podcast The French Connection:podcastone.com/pd/The-French-Connection-The-Music-Business-and-BeyondTwister Sister:http://www.twistedsister.com#twistedsister#jayjayfrench#musicbusiness
#48 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha: Petteri Sariola - How Did I Become Me? Ruokangas Guitars 2021-10-28 | Petteri Sariola is an internationally touring fingerstyle virtuoso singer-songwriter guitarist from Finland. What makes Petteri tick? What can we learn from Petteri's experience? Let's find out!Last week I interviewed Mika Tyyskä and asked how does he make a living in music, in the modern age. Well, this week we'll get to hear the story of yet another man who has literally forged his own path as a musician over the past decades. How does he do it? How has the pandemic affected to Petteri's work as a musician? These questions and more will be answered in this interview - stay tuned!A little documentary of Petteri, check it out:youtube.com/watch?v=K-L_KneK-M4This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeFhttps://petterisariola.firuokangas.com#petterisariola#fingerstyleguitar#musicbusiness
#47 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha: Mika Tyyskä - How to Make a Living in Music? Ruokangas Guitars 2021-10-21 | "Many of us have faced this situation. You love music and you've found your instrument to express yourself with - and all you'd want to do is play! But.. how to make a living in music? Is it even a viable option in the modern world we live in? Or would it be better to work elsewhere and have music as a hobby?"There aren't obviously any single correct answer to these questions. Mika Tyyskä is, however, one of those musicians who have found a way to make a living in music, in the modern age. How did he do it? Is there something you and I could learn from his experience? Let's ask the man himself!This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeFmrfastfinger.netruokangas.com#mikatyyskä#mrfastfinger#musicbusiness
#46 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha reacting to the 5-Step-Setup video by Paul Davids Ruokangas Guitars 2021-10-14 | "I've been asked repeatedly to comment the very popular '5-step setup' video by the famous YouTuber Paul Davids, and... Well, after watching his video a couple of times... ok! I'd like to mention a thing or two about it. Let's see where this leads!" I admire Paul's YouTube channel greatly! He is a super talented guitarist and his videos are always very entertaining. Paul is a fantastic teacher, too - top notch ! But... how does he succeed in his tutorial showing how to do a full setup to a guitar? Watch this live broadcast to find out..!Paul Davids is a well-known YouTuber with over 2,5 million followers. His videos range typically from guitar tutorials to music theory and from ‘Live Guitar Looping’ videos to deconstructing famous songs. His main goal is to inspire fellow guitar players all over the world and to create and play music - and in that, Paul has certainly succeeded extremely well!Here's the link to Paul's 5-step setup video:youtu.be/aAyDdbNldigTalk to you soon,JuhaSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeFruokangas.com#pauldavids#5-step-setup#guitartutorial
#45 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha - Douglas Castro, The Man behind Quad Cortex! Ruokangas Guitars 2021-10-06 | "I often talk about the future of guitar - future of music - future of design. Hmmm maybe not a coincidence I'm a also a big fan of science fiction literature and movies, ha! Needless to say that I'm very excited of this possibility to interview a man who seems to own a better crystal ball than most of us do." Let's have a chat with Douglas Castro, the founder of Darkglass Electronics and Neural DSP. Why has he succeeded so remarkably well... twice!? Two companies built from ground up to market leaders in just a bit over 10 years. A rare occasion, to say the least!This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeFruokangas.com#futureofguitar#quadcortex#darkglassdarkglass.comneuraldsp.comruokangas.com
#44 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha - Can one guitar be enough..? Ruokangas Guitars 2021-09-30 | "There are many legendary guitarists who have become known of playing just one guitar - Brian May, Danny Gatton, John Schofield, Mike Stern and Larry Carlton, to name of few. It is an intriguing thought, isn't it? Just one guitar! But... is it possible? Can one guitar be the answer to all my needs as a player..!?"Let's talk about the "Ultimate One Guitar Collection" - on my Weekly Wednesday Live episode #44. Looking forward! Thank you Manuel V. for the inspiration to make this video. This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeFruokangas.com#theoneguitar#guitarplaying#guitartalk
#43 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha - The 59 Burst Magic... Can a new guitar have it? Ruokangas Guitars 2021-09-23 | Last week Erik M. asked me in the Weekly Wednesday stream chat: "Do you have a theory on what the 59 burst magic is about?". Stephan S. emailed me a day later, continuing the question: "Do you think a new guitar can not cope with a burst?". Thank you guys - you're the inspiration for this week's topic! ;)At the time of its production, the 1958–1960 sunburst Les Paul was considered a commercial failure, with low sales. This led Gibson to discontinue the model for nearly 10 years. Today, however, the Les Paul is one of the best-known electric guitar types in the world - and the original instruments from the era in question, 1958-1960, are the most sought after electrics ever, selling for hundreds of thousands of euros/dollars. But... why..!? What is the magic? And... is it possible to have it in a new guitar..? This Wednesday I'll give my shot on the topic! Please invite all the Les Paul fanatics to join in the live broadcast! The video diary playlist mentioned in the stream:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL355F8E553DDA235AAaand the direct link to the 'Tonefest' episode, as mentioned in the stream:youtu.be/a-ug6TN3oOwThis Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeFruokangas.com#59burst#lespaulmagic#holygrailguitar
#42 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha - Can you learn a new skill by reading books? Ruokangas Guitars 2021-09-16 | "Never before in the history has there been so much information easily available to us. For those of you who want to learn to make guitars - play guitar - or basically learn any new skill - there's an endless supply of content to learn from - books, videos, online courses and what not. But how to choose the good stuff..?"Last week we talked about future guitar design, and I was asked to make a video about books that would be helpful in learning to make guitars. I had already promised to make such a video a long time ago, but never did. And now, as I started to approach the topic, I remembered why I never got it done. A very difficult topic, that I don't necessarily feel the best expert of. But - promise is a promise, so let's try to tackle this!This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeFruokangas.com#guitartalk#guitarmaking#howtolearn
#41 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha - Where is guitar design going next? Ruokangas Guitars 2021-09-09 | "We've seen the Telecasters, Stratocasters and Les Pauls in an endless variety of reincarnations. We've seen the radical deviations from tradition by Steve Klein, Ned Steinberger, Ulrich Teuffel and their modern day incarnations such as Strandberg and the like. We've seen the beautiful designs by Ritter, Pagelli, Spalt, Ergon and so many more contemporary master guitar makers. But... what is next? Or have we seen it all?"I've flirted with this topic before. A couple of years ago, on my video 'Electric Guitar... Dead?' I mused on the future of electric guitar and guitar driven music in general. On a more recent video 'I have a great idea! But how do I convince the world?' I shared my thoughts on the creative process itself, and the challenges one can face when attempting to break through with a new idea or concept. Let's continue from there, and dive in to the deep end of the world of guitar design!To climatize yourself to the topic, I recommend you to watch the two videos mentioned above!youtu.be/1eOcoEjb6bAyoutu.be/BTlZQeCbgB4This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeFruokangas.com#guitartalk#futureofguitar#crystalball
#40 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha - Winter Is Coming! What does it do to my guitar? Ruokangas Guitars 2021-09-02 | "Can something bad happen to my guitar because of winter? How should I prepare my guitar for the seasons changing?"A lot of players keep asking me about seasonal changes - what does the shift from summer to winter do to their guitars? There are many perspectives to look at! The winter doesn't mean the same thing for all of us. A new guitar reacts to seasonal change often differently from an old guitar. The country of origin of the instrument makes a difference as well. Many variables here to address!On this episode of my Weekly Wednesday Live I'll talk about the coming winter. What does it do your guitar? How can you prepare yourself.. or can you, even? I look forward to your chat questions and comments! This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaP.S. "Zen & Truss Rod" - here:youtu.be/bdVFznfZAzkyoutu.be/eKBwCP2t4PMP.P.S. "Zen & Cleaning Electronics"youtube.com/watch?v=lT2Z3ydLw3c&t=3679sSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeFruokangas.com#guitartalk#questionsandanswers#winteriscoming
Ruokangas Unicorn Classic demo by Petteri Sariola Ruokangas Guitars 2021-08-20 | Ruokangas GuitarsUnicorn Classic (Serial #: 1910207-U)Demo by Petteri SariolaPickups : Unibuckers by HäusselCables : Evidence AudioUse these DI recordings with your favourite amp emulation -plugin to experiment with the guitar tone yourself: ruokangas.com/unicorn207_diPlease note, the line guitar files were recorded via Radial DI box to Heritage Audio 37JR series preamp, followed by Speck ASC-V equalizer for a bit of top end shine and Heritage Audio 2264JR compressor for mild dynamic control.https://www.petterisariola.fi/ruokangas.com
Studio Live by Jussi Reijonen and Vancil Cooper - featuring a Valvebucker powered Ruokangas Duke Ruokangas Guitars 2021-06-30 | Toumani (Blues for Mick)Composed by Jussi Reijonenhttp://www.jussireijonen.comJussi Reijonen – guitarVancil Cooper – drumsRecorded, mixed and mastered by Vancil Cooper, May 14th 2021Video production by Vancil CooperGuitar recorded with no fx, except a bit of reverb from the amplifier. Full recording setup as follows:Guitar amp: Peavey Classic 30Guitar mics: Coles 4038 & Shure SM57Kick: Telefunken M82Snare Top: Beyerdynamic m201Snare Btm: Shure SM57Rack Tom: Audix D2Floor Tom: Audix D4Overheads: Soyuz 013 pairUA Apollo Preamps/ConvertersThank you Vancil and Jussi for this awesome studio live recording!!!
#39 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha - Interrogation Continues... Ruokangas Guitars 2021-06-24 | "Why does a guitar need a truss rod? How come fret files are so expensive? Can rosewood be replaced by thermally aged other species? How can I make my guitar strings last longer?"These guitars and much more have been waiting in my questions-to-be-answered pile. Let's continue the "interrogation" we started a few weeks ago! On this episode I'll answer as many of your old and new questions as I can..! This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeFruokangas.com#guitartalk#questionsandanswers#interrogation
Zen & The Art Of Guitar Maintenance #8 - Learn to adjust the truss rod of your guitar! Ruokangas Guitars 2021-06-16 | Do you feel comfortable adjusting the truss rod of your guitar? Or... is it a task you tend to avoid and even be scared of doing?Today I will teach you to adjust your guitar truss rod, be it Gibson, Fender, Ibanez, Yamaha or whatever brand, as long as the truss rod adjusting nut is located at the headstock, or accessible without loosening the strings at the body end of the neck. Adjusting truss rod is the one task that a lot of players are for some reason reluctant to do. This video will help you understand how exactly does the truss rod of your guitar work, and offer precise, easy-to-follow instructions so you'll feel confident to learn this essential skill yourself!This is the episode 8 in our series "Zen & The Art Of Guitar Maintenance", dedicated to teach you detailed techniques how to make the most out of your instrument. Remember - a well cared for guitar will inspire you to play more... and playing more equals at becoming a better player! Despite the fact that I'm using on these videos instruments from a variety of brands for demonstration purposes, I'm not affiliated with any of them... ... except my own brand Ruokangas, of course. Thank you Harri Koski / Mad Professor Amplification for borrowing this custom shop Gibson Les Paul to us!ruokangas.com
Zen & The Art Of Guitar Maintenance #7 - Learn how to adjust your vintage Fender style truss rod! Ruokangas Guitars 2021-06-09 | On this episode I’ll teach you how to adjust a vintage Fender style truss rod that requires the strings to be loosened and the neck lifted off its’ pocket. This of all guitar set-up tasks is the one that a lot of people are for some reason scared to do. Rest assured, after watching this video, taking your time, following these instructions - you will learn how to do it - and if you were scared of doing it before, you won't be anymore!This is the episode 7 in our series "Zen & The Art Of Guitar Maintenance", dedicated to teach you detailed techniques how to make the most out of your instrument. Remember - a well cared for guitar will inspire you to play more... and playing more equals at becoming a better player! Despite the fact that I'm using on these videos instruments from a variety of brands for demonstration purposes, I'm not affiliated with any of them... ... except my own brand Ruokangas, of course. Thank you Harri Koski / Mad Professor Amplification for borrowing this guitar to us!ruokangas.com
#38 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha - Under Your Interrogation... Ruokangas Guitars 2021-06-03 | "How high should the pickups be adjusted? Which guitar companies are your idols? Can a heavy weight guitar sound good? What's the weirdest tool you own?"These questions - and tons more - have poured in in the live chat, comments and private messages during the first 12 months of the Weekly Wednesday Live existence. Some questions I've answered live when they've been asked, but a lot of them we've only gathered for future addressing. I started doing the show a year ago - so it's long overdue for me to sit down "under your interrogation" and answer as many questions as possible. Another marathon of a stream..? 😉This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeFruokangas.com#guitartalk#questionsandanswers#interrogation
#37 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha - Does Fret Size and Material Make a Difference? Ruokangas Guitars 2021-05-20 | "Medium or Jumbo frets? Narrow or wide? Nickel silver or stainless steel? EVO gold - what the heck is that anyways..!?"Don't fret - you're not alone if you're confused about guitar frets, considering how many choices there are available these days. On this episode of my Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A I'll address what are the meaningful differences between different fret sizes and materials. This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaSign up to my newsletter here! landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y4f6z7P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeFruokangas.com#guitartalk#fretmaterials#fretsizes
#36 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha - Is it worth modding my guitar..? Ruokangas Guitars 2021-05-13 | "I bought a guitar.. but the neck profile is not comfortable. The pickups could be hotter, too! Should I get another guitar - or have this one modded? Is it worth the money?"Let's talk about guitar modifications! On this episode you'll find out whether it is worth modding your guitar or not? We'll discuss on the various aspects that are good to take into account next time you're pondering whether you should have the neck profile of your guitar shaved slimmer, have the pickups changed or the paint stripped off...This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaP.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeFruokangas.com#guitarmods#guitartalk#guitarvalue
#35 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha - Myths vs Reality: What Is The Best Neck Joint? Ruokangas Guitars 2021-05-06 | Should I go for bolt-on? Set neck? Neck-through-body? The web is full of advice - but can I trust it?Do an internet search, and you'll find TONS of articles and videos comparing neck joints of guitars. The forums are saturated with opinions on the topic as well. So why to make yet another video about neck joints?? Well, a lot of the content available tends to repeat the same old myths: Bolt-on loses energy... set-neck has the best sustain... neck-thru is the most stable... blah blah blah.Unfortunately, a lot of the available content on this topic is.. well, embarrassingly bad. Claims and opinions that are based on shady theories without offering a single piece of evidence. Well... is there ANY good information available? Watch the video and find out! :)This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaP.S. Those links I promised to add after the live stream is over:LIUTAIO MOTTOLA / LUTHIER INFORMATION WEBSITEliutaiomottola.com/PrevPubs/Sustain/Sustain.htmANDREA BALLARIN / MANNE GUITARSmanne.com/en/news/discussion-on-neck-body-joint-construction-2FODERAsoundcloud.com/fodera-guitars/sets/neck-jointsAARON MATTHIES / GUITAR GEAR FINDERguitargearfinder.com/guides/guitar-neck-jointsP.P.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeFruokangas.com#guitartalk#neckjoint#mythsbusted
#34 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha - 7 Reasons To Think Twice Before Ordering My Guitar Ruokangas Guitars 2021-04-29 | As you know, I'm not typically doing these Weekly Wednesday Live about my own guitars. But.. since the broadcast IS about answering your questions and possible concerns, I thought it would be useful for you if I addressed a bunch of rather common negative associations linked to ordering a custom instrument. Some of these points may seem valid about ordering basically any custom guitar, while others are more focused to the specific niche my instruments represent within the spectrum of "what's out there". In any case - I want to point out that these are all aspects I have personally come across repeatedly over the years, and I'm not really in a position to generalize. In other words - any resemblance to other luthiers or companies is purely coincidental. :) This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaP.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeFruokangas.com#guitartalk#guitarist#customguitars
#33 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A - James Lascelles from Wheel - What Makes You Fugue? Ruokangas Guitars 2021-04-14 | Well. It appears something went wrong tonight with the live stream of my Weekly Wednesday broadcast - the connection kept lagging like crazy, until at some point the stream froze completely. Had to pull the plug and remove the broadcast. 🤦♂️The good news (!!!) is that my software always records a backup of the shows to my computer. Lost the live chat, but the full interview could be salvaged and uploaded again - so here you go!Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your support!*******FUGUE /fjuːɡ/1. In MUSIC - a contrapuntal composition in which a short melody or phrase (the subject) is introduced by one part and successively taken up by others and developed by interweaving the parts.2. In PSYCIATRY - a state of loss of awareness of one's identity, often coupled with flight from one's usual environment, associated with certain forms of hysteria and epilepsy.On this episode of my Weekly Wednesday Live James and I will discuss about makig music - being an artist in the world we live in - virtuosity - inspiration... and a little bit of guitars, too!wheelband.netruokangas.com#keepitwheel#humanresident#guitartalk
#32 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha - We All Know What Quality Means... Right..? Ruokangas Guitars 2021-04-08 | "Some things are better than others, that is, they have more quality. But when you try to say what the quality is, apart from the things that have it, it all goes poof!" - Robert M. PirsigLet's discuss quality! What is it? How can you tell something has it? Or is 'quality' one of those words that have simply degraded to one more of those endless empty marketing terms..!?This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaP.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeFruokangas.com#quality#guitartalk#doesperfectionexist
#31 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha - The 4 Elements That Define Your Guitar Sound! Ruokangas Guitars 2021-02-25 | The Perfect Tone... Does it even exist? And if it does, why does it keep eluding me? On this episode of my Weekly Wednesday Live I'll talk about the 4 key elements that define your electric guitar sound, and explain some of the reasons why we the search of that holy grail of sounds often may appear endless! This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaP.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeFruokangas.com#guitartone#guitartalk#perfectguitarsound
Zen & The Art Of Guitar Maintenance #6 - Lets restring your Telecaster the best possible way! Ruokangas Guitars 2021-02-17 | This week I'll focus onto showing you how I restring a Telecaster in the best possible way. Hmmm... but wait! What does "best possible" even mean..!?Well, even if mounting strings to a guitar may sound to you like a walk in the park, there are quite a few quirks that affect directly to the result on how your guitar plays, stays in tune and intonates. Yes - the way you string your guitar can make a huge difference!This video is the 6th episode in our series "Zen & The Art Of Guitar Maintenance", dedicated to teaching you detailed techniques how to make the most out of your instrument. Remember - a well cared for guitar will inspire you to play more... and playing more equals at becoming a better player! Despite the fact that I'm using on these videos instruments from a variety of brands for demonstration purposes, I'm not affiliated with any of them... ... except my own brand Ruokangas, of course. Thank you Harri Koski / Mad Professor Amplification for borrowing this guitar to us!ruokangas.com
Zen & The Art Of Guitar Maintenance #5 - Lets restring your Jazz Bass the best possible way! Ruokangas Guitars 2021-02-10 | This week I'll focus onto showing you how I restring a Jazz Bass in the best possible way. On this video I show a couple of details that were missing from my previous video, on which I restring a Precision bass - so don't miss this one! :)This video is the 5th episode in our series "Zen & The Art Of Guitar Maintenance", dedicated to teaching you detailed techniques how to make the most out of your instrument. Remember - a well cared for bass will inspire you to play more... and playing more equals at becoming a better player! Despite the fact that I'm using on these videos instruments from a variety of brands for demonstration purposes, I'm not affiliated with any of them... ... except my own brand Ruokangas, of course. Thank you my brother Jani Ruokangas for borrowing this bass to us!ruokangas.com
#30 - Weekly Wednesday Live Q&A with Juha - I have a great idea! But how do I convince the world? Ruokangas Guitars 2021-02-04 | Last week the title of my show was "How To Become The Guitarist I've Always Wanted To Be". In other words, we discussed about setting goals and how to reach those goals. But what if the world doesn't get it? What if my music is the most original ever - I feel my ideas could change the world - but nobody seems to listen! Well, you're not alone with those questions. This Wednesday we'll continue right where we left off a week ago. Let's dig deeper into how to make the world listen to what you have to say - or play!This Live Q&A broadcast is targeted to all who enjoy guitars & basses, be it players, enthusiasts or collectors alike! The program is not about the guitars we make in my company Ruokangas Guitars. I'm doing this for you, who are interested in learning more about your instrument. The brand or monetary value of your guitar makes no difference whatsoever.Talk to you soon,JuhaP.S. Wanna watch more my Weekly Wednesday streams? Here's the playlist to all them, featured in chronological order: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1pbgUzEKLMqaXDALXcT7ZHGl7QpxVyeFruokangas.com#guitarist#guitartalk#lifegoals
