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Fretboard Journal
Acoustic / Folk / Rock

"Not just another guitar magazine"

SEATTLE, Washington
United States

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Member Since4/24/2006
Band Websitefretboardjournal.com
Band MembersJason Verlinde, Publisher. Patrick David Barber, Art Director. Michael Simmons, Editor. Marc Greilsamer, Associate Editor. And contributions from numerous photographers, writers and music authorities from around the world.
InfluencesLloyd Loar, Leo Fender, Bob Wills, Leo Kottke, John McLaughlin, Django Reinhardt, Eric Clapton, the Frames, Bill Monroe, Steve Cropper, Duane Eddy, Gang of Four, Jim Hall, Sam Bush, Earl Scruggs, the Monks, Marc Ribot, Bill Frisell, Bern Nix, Wade Mainer, Uncle Dave Macon, Jon Brion, employees at the Marxochime Colony, Neko Case, Van Morrison, Sonic Youth, the Delmore Bros., Kelly Hogan, John Fahey, Sun City Girls, David Grisman, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Ted Leo, Bo Diddley, BB King, Bela Fleck, Hermann Zapf, Andy Statman, John Scofield, Jimmy Reed, Mississippi John Hurt, Sol Hoopii, Lyle Ritz, the Zombies, Herb Ohta, the Clash, Gang of Four, Television, Tony Rice, John Hartford, Steve Albini, William Morris, George Gruhn, the guy at Swagerty who made the Surf-A-Lele, and many others...
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   About Fretboard Journal
If you're anything like us, you love guitars but never really could get your head around "guitar magazines." Too many ads, too many how-to-shred lessons, too many artists you could care less about....

The Fretboard Journal is a new, quarterly magazine for acoustic and electric instrument obsessives like us. We ignore trends and hype and bands-of-the-month and focus on quality writing and world-class photography. Each issue is a keepsake and something you'll want to show off to music-loving friends. Our early issues sell for serious money on eBay, something we find flattering ... we just set out to make a really nice, informative magazine.

The magazine is printed on art book quality paper and with an elegant layout. We restrict the number of ads we run in each issue to a small percentage of the overall book. You'll never see stories broken up by ugly ads in this magazine. Think of it as Architectural Digest but for guitar geeks. Or maybe the Surfers Journal/Rodder's Journal for those who own a mandolin... you get the idea. Check it out at www.fretboardjournal.com.

The magazine can be found throughout the US at Barnes & Noble, Borders, Guitar Center, and finer guitar stores and newsstands. We encourage our readers to subscribe: it helps us plan future issues better and it contributes more to our bottom line than newsstand sales. You'll even save a few bucks per issue and precious gas money.

Our new Summer 2008 issue features an interview with mandolin hot shot Chris Thile done by mandolin hero David Grisman; a lengthy interview with dobro legend Jerry Douglas; an in-depth look into the life of guitar builder Jean Larrivee; a photo essay of Ranger Doug's Stromberg guitar collection and much more.

The Fretboard Journal blog over on our real interweb site (www.fretboardjournal.com/blog) is filled with daily tidbits of musical instrument and musician news, great guitar finds and cool links to other news sites. Check it out.


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Jul 21 2008 11:15 AM

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Jul 12 2008 2:58 AM

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Jun 30 2008 6:35 AM

Thanks for the add. Have a great week!!

Rob
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Jun 29 2008 11:33 AM

Greetings from Greece
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Jun 26 2008 8:37 AM


ALOHA!!!
GADJOLOGIE





Jun 19 2008 5:42 AM

Salut !
Notre premier album est maintenant disponible chez Milan/Universal.
Sandy





Jun 18 2008 7:55 AM

Leo Kottke says hi.
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Jun 16 2008 10:19 AM

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Jun 16 2008 12:05 AM

Thanks for adding us friends.....

Let's hope this Blues Train never stops.......

Tommy
Sandy





Jun 15 2008 10:55 AM

Keith Richards says hi.
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Jun 8 2008 12:29 PM


HELLO!!
Eric Skye And Brian Casey Duo





Jun 6 2008 11:58 AM

My all time fav periodical!!!
Thanks, Brian and Eric
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Jun 5 2008 9:57 PM

I sure do look forward to my issues of FBJ coming in the mail. Always something interesting and informative too.
Thanks for adding me!
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May 21 2008 7:19 PM

Love the magazine!
Cheers.

CP
Sandy





May 19 2008 8:52 PM

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May 18 2008 11:09 PM

Great to be here at FJ... be well and be wall!

TheGuitarWall


Rick





May 5 2008 9:35 PM

THANK YOU FOR ADDING MY NAME TO YOUR FRIEND'S LIST!
Ray Bonneville





May 5 2008 4:01 PM

Hey thanks for adding me!!!
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May 5 2008 3:48 PM

Howdy Fretboard,

We're just droppin' by to thank you kindly for adding the Urban Monroes as a friend.

We hope you have a great day!



~the Urban Monroes
ROSS





May 5 2008 3:44 PM

GREAT magazine!! thank you much!
Rik Mercaldi





Apr 23 2008 8:08 PM

I LOVE this magazine!
Great article on Richard Thompson.
Keep up the good work.
Cheers.

Rik
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Apr 18 2008 2:33 AM

Thank you for the friendship!
all the best for your work and greetings from Italy by Lybra Guitar Orchestra
Kahuna Kawentzmann





Apr 17 2008 1:48 PM

Glad to be making your friendship!


JEAN PAUL





Apr 15 2008 2:35 PM

Jean Paul
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Apr 15 2008 11:56 AM

~thanks for the add~
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Apr 15 2008 9:50 AM

Cool.

Happy to be allowed into your MySpace neighborhood. It is an honor to be here.

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Apr 4 2008 1:56 PM



Spare Rib & The Bluegrass Sauce

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CD RELEASE PARTY!!!
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Featuring the Erin McNamee Band

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Mar 24 2008 6:53 AM

Best Compliments for your Quarterly Magazine: I have only the number with Duane Eddy (2006) and I was noting the very High Quality of your issues.
I like your Style too and "no trending" character.
I was columnist on italian Guitar Magazines, for example "Chitarre"(co-founder, 1985-1992) and "AXE",(co-founder: 1995-2000).
I wish You a Happy Easter and Springtime!
God Bless You,
Bruno de Vita,
Rome, Italy
Sweet Hollywaiians





Mar 17 2008 4:23 PM


ALOHA!!
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Feb 21 2008 8:22 PM

Roger Mcguinn was great, Thanks!

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Feb 15 2008 1:57 PM

Thanks for the add
I wish you all the best
Saludos Eduardo
Sandy





Feb 13 2008 7:52 AM

I got my first Gibson guitar the other day...

Collings was so excited that I was out of their hair that they sent me a case for it! But HA, they didn't realize I've got two on order.

Call me....
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Feb 12 2008 7:17 AM

I hope 2008 is off to a great start for you.
Please come join us Monday Nights at the Green Planet Coffee House http://www.greenplanetcoffee.com/index.shtml for Anti-Karaoke night hosted by
Pat Karwan http://cdbaby.com/cd/patkarwan
We are now forming Luthier's Pride Performing Arts Society, to provide cultural activities for the guitar enthusiast to hear and play hand-crafted guitars in Mini Concerts and intimate settings.
We will present a wonderful lineup of performances with a wide range of musical styles and include the building of the guitar in the concept of a total tonal guitar experience.
I understand that our continued success is dependent on professionals who care about establishing a better way to unite luthiers and musicians for the enrichment of all who love music.
Please consider lending your support to our efforts. We would certainly benefit from your expertise and knowledge, if you decide to share it and assist us.
Any feedback or suggestions you may have, as well as any contacts with those like minded individuals would be invaluable to us.
Thank you for your kind consideration of this request.
I look forward to speaking to you soon.
Thank you once again
Russ Campbell
www.luthierspride.org
luthierspride@verizon.net
STEPHENS WITNESS





Feb 6 2008 8:30 AM

Hey...

THANX 4 welcoming me into your circle of friends.

Got some new tunes up. Stop by for a listen when you can.

I'd love to hear your comments.

Peace 2 U!!!

Stephen C.
Chicago Whole Fam Damily





Jan 27 2008 10:13 PM

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Jan 22 2008 12:34 PM

Thanks for adding The Endeavors!

We hope you hear something you like in our original bluegrass and acoustic music.

Stop by and see us anytime, on MySpace, on the web or in iTunes.

Be well...
Eddy Deckert





Jan 16 2008 12:06 PM

Hallo Folks.
Thanks for the add. and all the best for 2008.
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Jan 14 2008 10:22 PM

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Jan 14 2008 9:57 PM

Thanks for the add and publishing such a great mag!
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Jan 9 2008 11:16 PM

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