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jdriver View Member Profile	Apr 15 2009, 06:15 AM
Apr 15 2009, 06:15 AM	GMC:er Posts: 484 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Southwest USA	Did anyone notice the GI entry by Benjamin Teacher?? THE GUY ONLY HAS ONE HAND! Take that, Django Reinhardt! http://www.guitaridol.tv/online_final/entry/heavy_mettle You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "I dreamed a lot when I was younger.. I'm older now but still I hunger For some understanding. There's no understanding, now. Was there ever? ...Joe Puerta (Ambrosia)... Finally got a YouTube page going.

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Koopid View Member Profile	Apr 15 2009, 07:12 AM
Apr 15 2009, 07:12 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 321 Joined: 22-May 08 From: Söderhamn Sweden	QUOTE (jdriver @ Apr 15 2009, 07:15 AM) Did anyone notice the GI entry by Benjamin Teacher?? THE GUY ONLY HAS ONE HAND! Take that, Django Reinhardt! http://www.guitaridol.tv/online_final/entry/heavy_mettle It's a contest for guitarplayers. The best guitarplayer should win. Sure he has one hand but compared to the other entries he shouldn't have made it to the finals in my opinion. He gets his vote because of the one arm, not the entry. He is a good player, very good, and it is quite an accomplishment but he shouldn't be in the finals, thats my opinion. Compare Benjamin to Marc Playle (also one armed) who was in the live final last year and hear the difference in timing and "cleaness". EDIT: This is this years" entry /EDIT http://www.guitaridol.tv/online_final/entry/narcosis This entry is a good entry, not a good "one armed" entry. IMO You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Koopid: Apr 15 2009, 07:13 AM -------------------- Gear* Amp Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Marshall 1960A cab Guitars ESP Eclipse I CTM Snow White Jackson SLSMG Takamine EG320C Bass Epiphone Thunderbird Goth Bass Effects/Stomps Boss SD1 Boss MT2 Metalzone Dunlop Zack Wylde Wah Behringer BEQ700 Equalizer Harley Benton PT-100 stagetuner Studio EQ PodXT Live Edirol FA 66 soundcard Yamaha HS50M monitors Macbook pro

Sircraigery View Member Profile	Apr 15 2009, 07:17 AM
Apr 15 2009, 07:17 AM	GMC:er Posts: 673 Joined: 12-May 07	After watching this, I realize how bad I am with 2 arms haha. I've never seen anything like it before. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Ibanez Prestige RG2610E [BKP Cold Sweat] Ibanez Prestige RG2550E [Carbon Fiber Plastics] Ibanez Roadstar II RS-135 [Stock] Quest Acoustic [Stock] Effects: Electro-Harmonix Metal Muff Ibanez Weeping Demon Wah Boss DR-3 Dr. Rhythym Amp: Marshall JCM2000 DSL 401 'Only the dead have seen the end of the war.' - Plato

AlexLion View Member Profile	Apr 15 2009, 08:06 AM
Apr 15 2009, 08:06 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.247 Joined: 19-September 08 From: Latvia, Jelgava	I saw that, i was shocked ! I still can`t understand how he do it Glad i have two healthy hands You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

sted View Member Profile	Apr 15 2009, 09:35 AM
Apr 15 2009, 09:35 AM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 1.758 Joined: 13-April 08 From: Merseyside, UK	I was in a very posh bar in liverpool and could hear a guy playing some beautiful classical guitar, when i looked he only had one hand too but his other hand was like a metal claw type of thing that he was picking the strings with, I couldnt beleive my eyes! I think the guy is a good player but there is an element of sympathy vote in there too. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

midnight View Member Profile	Apr 15 2009, 09:52 AM
Apr 15 2009, 09:52 AM	GMC:er Posts: 160 Joined: 11-June 08 From: California	It's hard not to feel sympathy and inspiration from seeing something like this. Not the best guitar instrumental I've heard, but that is freakin' awesome on many levels! He rocks. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

David Wallimann View Member Profile	Apr 15 2009, 12:52 PM
Apr 15 2009, 12:52 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.565 Joined: 29-March 07 From: Fort Collins, CO	Yeah, Ben is really a great player! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- www.youtube.com/Wallimann www.davidwallimann.com

Pedja Simovic View Member Profile	Apr 15 2009, 03:24 PM
Apr 15 2009, 03:24 PM	Instructor Posts: 8.109 Joined: 13-September 08 From: Nis, Serbia	Thank you for sharing that Jeff. This is first time I see one handed guitar player and didn't know what to expect to be honest. I think he is great, all the credit to him. Power and will to play an instrument with only one hand - TOTAL RESPECT ! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Video Lessons

Siggum View Member Profile	Apr 15 2009, 03:44 PM
Apr 15 2009, 03:44 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.228 Joined: 3-January 08 From: Denmark	I have seen alot of Benjamins stuff, and also seen less fortunate sides of him on the Guitaridol forum. Now if the guy didnt claim to be a guitar virtuoso, and a world class guitarplayer( a little humility goes a long way), i would say great job, you got only 1 arm, thats quite an accomplishment, but having seen multiple less fortunate threads with him, i get the feeling he is not capable of taking any form of critism. Not trying to put him down or anything, but the guitarplaying it self is really sloppy on many occasions, bending is out of tune, rhythmic issues and what not, he got the majority of his votes because he only got 1 arm ( and because he is good at marketing himself ). Oops.. that was alot of text, ive been following him around here n there so just thought id give my 2 cent hope i didnt offend anyone You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Siggum: Apr 15 2009, 03:47 PM -------------------- It dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing

Carlos Carrillo View Member Profile	Apr 15 2009, 04:35 PM
Apr 15 2009, 04:35 PM	Instructor Posts: 2.016 Joined: 8-February 08 From: Argentina	wow! My God!! This guy is awesome! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my video lessons and instructor board!

Roadside View Member Profile	Apr 15 2009, 04:41 PM
Apr 15 2009, 04:41 PM	GMC:er Posts: 497 Joined: 10-August 08 From: Germany	Great player, but imho as already said, it´s kind of unfair if better guitarists lose their chance to get into the finals, though their entry might be better, though I think Benjamin should be famous with that skill You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Koopid View Member Profile	Apr 15 2009, 05:00 PM
Apr 15 2009, 05:00 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 321 Joined: 22-May 08 From: Söderhamn Sweden	QUOTE (Siggum @ Apr 15 2009, 04:44 PM) I have seen alot of Benjamins stuff, and also seen less fortunate sides of him on the Guitaridol forum. Now if the guy didnt claim to be a guitar virtuoso, and a world class guitarplayer( a little humility goes a long way), i would say great job, you got only 1 arm, thats quite an accomplishment, but having seen multiple less fortunate threads with him, i get the feeling he is not capable of taking any form of critism. Not trying to put him down or anything, but the guitarplaying it self is really sloppy on many occasions, bending is out of tune, rhythmic issues and what not, he got the majority of his votes because he only got 1 arm ( and because he is good at marketing himself ). Oops.. that was alot of text, ive been following him around here n there so just thought id give my 2 cent hope i didnt offend anyone Yeah, I didn't want to say anything but he is quite rude and generally just not a very nice person if you criticize him or his playing, or anything about him. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear Amp Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Marshall 1960A cab Guitars ESP Eclipse I CTM Snow White Jackson SLSMG Takamine EG320C Bass Epiphone Thunderbird Goth Bass Effects/Stomps Boss SD1 Boss MT2 Metalzone Dunlop Zack Wylde Wah Behringer BEQ700 Equalizer Harley Benton PT-100 stagetuner Studio EQ PodXT Live Edirol FA 66 soundcard Yamaha HS50M monitors Macbook pro

jdriver View Member Profile	Apr 15 2009, 05:02 PM
Apr 15 2009, 05:02 PM	GMC:er Posts: 484 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Southwest USA	I'm shocked that there's more than one competing in the one-armed category!!! I can't play with TWO. Siggum: I agree, the playing is not exactly great, and I too was put off by him calling himself a "virtuoso." I'm going to read up on him and the other player Koopid posted the link to. I guess there is this shock and awe factor working in his favor but it's true the contest is not about sympathy, it's about great playing. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "I dreamed a lot when I was younger.. I'm older now but still I hunger For some understanding. There's no understanding, now. Was there ever? ...Joe Puerta (Ambrosia)... Finally got a YouTube page going.

Koopid View Member Profile	Apr 15 2009, 05:16 PM
Apr 15 2009, 05:16 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 321 Joined: 22-May 08 From: Söderhamn Sweden	the difference between Marc and Ben is that Marc doesnt compete in the "one-arm category", he is good enough to compete in the "guitarplayer category" even though he has only one hand. Thats my opinion anyway You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Koopid: Apr 15 2009, 05:17 PM -------------------- Gear Amp Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Marshall 1960A cab Guitars ESP Eclipse I CTM Snow White Jackson SLSMG Takamine EG320C Bass Epiphone Thunderbird Goth Bass Effects/Stomps Boss SD1 Boss MT2 Metalzone Dunlop Zack Wylde Wah Behringer BEQ700 Equalizer Harley Benton PT-100 stagetuner Studio EQ PodXT Live Edirol FA 66 soundcard Yamaha HS50M monitors Macbook pro

jdriver View Member Profile	Apr 15 2009, 11:43 PM
Apr 15 2009, 11:43 PM	GMC:er Posts: 484 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Southwest USA	QUOTE (Koopid @ Apr 15 2009, 09:16 AM) the difference between Marc and Ben is that Marc doesnt compete in the "one-arm category", he is good enough to compete in the "guitarplayer category" even though he has only one hand. Thats my opinion anyway You are right, that's a much better performance of a better song. This was articulate, very lyrical melody, and real subtleness. I can't imagine the frustrations that had to be overcome to achieve this. Truly an inspiration. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by jdriver: Apr 15 2009, 11:44 PM -------------------- "I dreamed a lot when I was younger.. I'm older now but still I hunger For some understanding. There's no understanding, now. Was there ever? ...Joe Puerta (Ambrosia)... Finally got a YouTube page going.

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Apr 16 2009, 12:27 AM
Apr 16 2009, 12:27 AM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Now I'm in no position to judge if this guy deserves or not to be in the GI competition, but I do respect him for making there and being able to play like this. I wish him all the best. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

Koopid View Member Profile	Apr 16 2009, 06:32 AM
Apr 16 2009, 06:32 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 321 Joined: 22-May 08 From: Söderhamn Sweden	QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Apr 16 2009, 01:27 AM) Now I'm in no position to judge if this guy deserves or not to be in the GI competition, but I do respect him for making there and being able to play like this. I wish him all the best. He is a really good guitarplayer, he is also good at marketing himself. He deserves to be in the GI competition and I also respect him for beeing so good with one arm. I personally don't think he deserves to be in the finals of the competition and I personally don't think he is a very nice person after having a few discussions with him online. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear Amp Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Marshall 1960A cab Guitars ESP Eclipse I CTM Snow White Jackson SLSMG Takamine EG320C Bass Epiphone Thunderbird Goth Bass Effects/Stomps Boss SD1 Boss MT2 Metalzone Dunlop Zack Wylde Wah Behringer BEQ700 Equalizer Harley Benton PT-100 stagetuner Studio EQ PodXT Live Edirol FA 66 soundcard Yamaha HS50M monitors Macbook pro

AlexLion View Member Profile	Apr 16 2009, 08:16 AM
Apr 16 2009, 08:16 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.247 Joined: 19-September 08 From: Latvia, Jelgava	QUOTE (Koopid @ Apr 15 2009, 07:16 PM) the difference between Marc and Ben is that Marc doesnt compete in the "one-arm category", he is good enough to compete in the "guitarplayer category" even though he has only one hand. Thats my opinion anyway I`m speechless.. tapping with that thing?! And he sure good enough to compete without any pampering.. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

berko View Member Profile	Apr 16 2009, 09:09 AM
Apr 16 2009, 09:09 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.771 Joined: 2-April 08 From: Budapest, Hungary	I've already seen Marc's playing a few times. The first occasion was that he got into the first 15 competitors of the dean shredder contest. Ofc he is not a shredder but I really love his playing, his smooth tone and techniques and all the wonderfully structured solos and songs he creates. If he recorded an album, I'd definitely buy one! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- High speed, low drag Check out my YouTube channel HERE! Here you can find my MYSPACE

Skalde View Member Profile	Apr 16 2009, 09:40 AM
Apr 16 2009, 09:40 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 803 Joined: 13-January 08 From: Germany	So this competition is called "Guitar Idol", who says that the best guitarist should be an Idol? If there is a player who plays guitar one armed, he can be an Idol too, not with his playing but for his will not to give up and to make the best out of it. Though, if he is not a nice preson(actu. I no nothing about him) he shouldn't win this competion, because only playing doesn't make you an Idol. In my opinion it's wrong to say "he should not win, he only gets so many votes because of sympathy" GMC members get a lot of votes, because they have a great community behind them. Of course people vote because their takes are great, but their is also sympathy involved. I didn't know any other players than. Ivan, Muris, Jose, so I voted for them. Don't get me wrong I voted because they did an outstanding performance, but I didn't see any other entry videos at all. Is this now unfair? No, I don'T think so, but you always have to take into account that being an Guitar Idol has a lot to do with sympathy. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

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