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guitarist & singer-songwriter Adam Levy, at your fingertips

Hi Adam,Did you edit an "opus" collecting all the low down rythm licks youre showing in the free lessons on true fire site ?? and, if the answer is yes, where could i find it ?ta muchly for your answer marc

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Thanks for writing, Marc. Nope—no opus. Just the final product. I hope you’ll enjoy!

~Adam

Adam, nice to meet you!!! My name is Masa from Tokyo Japan. I love your guitar playing and your sound. Could you tell me about your latest gear info on the web? Please come to Japan for your gig!!! Thanks!!! Masa

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Hi, Masa! Thanks for writing.

Here is the gear I use most frequently nowadays:

• 1964 Gibson ES-335 w/ D’Addario Chromes (.011-.050)
• 1979 Gibson ES-335 w/ D’Addario Chromes (.012-.052)
• 1961 Fender Deluxe amp
• 1962 Fender Princeton amp
• I’ve played some Telecasters in the past, but these days I don’t own one.
• I use a variety of picks, but any celluloid ‘Heavy’ or ‘Extra-Heavy’ will do. More and more, I’m just using my bare fingers anyway.
• I rarely use effects pedals, but I like JAM pedals a lot.
• 2005 Martin OM-18V w/ Martin SP 80/20 Bronze (.0125-.055)

I hope this is helpful.

I’d *love* to play in Japan. I played there many times with Norah. My last visit was in 2008, playing with Lisa Loeb. If you can help me put a tour together, I’d love to come over.

Thanks again for writing, Masa.

Best,
~Adam

Like Ellington.

I’m feeling like Duke Ellington this morning—you know, waking up and writing a tune from scratch for today’s recording session. I haven’t even had my first cup of coffee yet—tho’ that’s the next order of business. The tune is a sultry instrumental ballad, with the working title “Copenhagen.”

I’ll be at Fairfax Recordings today and tomorrow with organist Larry Goldings and drummer Matt Chamberlain. Kevin Augunas will be making everything sound as juicy as possible. I’m just gonna play as good as I can.