The New Leaf Journal
Where the leaves are perennially virid

Tag Archives: Guitars

The guitar is a popular fretted musical instrument with a history going back hundreds of year. Our own Victor V. Gurbo is not only a professional musician, but he also builds and collects guitars. You can find his guitar writing here at The New Leaf Journal.

November 13, 2022
13
Nov 2022

Running ONScripter-En in Linux Visual Novel Directory

Nicholas A. Ferrell

A niche guide for the five Linux-users who want to run old ONScripter-En visual novels.
March 12, 2022
12
Mar 2022

Building a Big Joe Williams-Inspired Nine String Guitar

Victor V. Gurbo

Victor V. Gurbo builds a nine string guitar inspired by a blues legend.
January 4, 2022
4
Jan 2022

Reading Tea Leaves: The Symbolism of the Guitar and Other Instruments

Nicholas A. Ferrell

“[S]trong power of attraction for the opposite sex, and pleasant adventures ending in a happy love affair.”
December 24, 2021
24
Dec 2021

Christmas Quarantine Session: Arthur McBride

Victor V. Gurbo

Victor V. Gurbo covers an Irish resistance song for Christmas.
April 10, 2021
10
Apr 2021

The Quarantine Sessions: “Seven Spanish Angels”

Victor V. Gurbo

Victor V. Gurbo offers a Quarantine Sessions double-feature with two recordings of Seven Spanish Angels.
January 4, 2021
4
Jan 2021

Why Vintage Guitars Sound Better

Victor V. Gurbo

Victor V. Gurbo explains why he prefers vintage guitars and offers some photos from his collection.
December 22, 2020
22
Dec 2020

The Quarantine Sessions: Covering The Beatles

Victor V. Gurbo

Some say that you can’t cover The Beatles. Victor V. Gurbo teams up with Mark Caserta to respond by covering The Beatles.
August 26, 2020
26
Aug 2020

Building an Airline Res-O-Glas Guitar Copy

Victor V. Gurbo

Victor V. Gurbo discussed his first guitar build, an Airline Res-O-Glas guitar copy. While offering his anecdote, he also explored the history of Res-O-Glas guitars.
July 21, 2020
21
Jul 2020

Capo vs Capo, a TikTok Debacle

Victor V. Gurbo

Tomato, tomato. Capo, capo. A TikTok success story or more of a debacle?
June 25, 2020
25
Jun 2020

Reviewing Three Boutique Guitar Strings

Victor V. Gurbo

Victor V. Gurbo tested three sets of boutique guitar strings on vintage guitars from his growing collection and offered his review.
May 9, 2020
9
May 2020

Previewing Bob Dylan’s “False Prophet”

Victor V. Gurbo

Victor V. Gurbo provides a brief overview of Bob Dylan before looking forward to his new album, False Prophet.
May 3, 2020
3
May 2020

The Quarantine Sessions: “Frankie & Albert”

Victor V. Gurbo

Brooklyn musician Victor V. Gurbo discusses the history of the folk song Frankie & Albert and presents his rendition of the song with fellow musician Mark Caserta.