Mr Martino Thank you so much to answer my questions. Actualy I was able to find out your strings guage from
reading privous guest book. The store in NYC has no 58
on the bottom so i use 59 instead. This guage are thiner than the one i was using over ten years so this may help
prevent from carpal tunnel syndrome,I've experienced severe
pain last year. By the way, may i ask another question if
may? I transcribed your acoustic solo "Prelude" from album
"starbright" Did you use Reguler acoustic strings set on that recording? if you remember, well it's over 20 yeas ago.
I use 12th set, 13th is too havey for me and how about Pick?
I use HERCO FLEX75,I found this pick sound not too bright.
Larry Coryell use this pick too and Ovation "Super Adamas"
How did you record that? I don't think you used Piezo pick
up but I like way it's sound a lot.
It's kind of hard to find an acoustic guitar that i like.
I like supar adamas but model has been changed since, do you have any sugestion?
Lastly, Thank you for your coment on our website www.bluenumbernine.com and I hope to see you sometime soon.
ARIGATO MATANE! Minoru Kikuchi <minoru (at) gis.net>
New York, N.Y USA - Friday, October 31, 2003 at 16:15:54 (EST)
Dear Pat, You are amazing and inspirational. I want very much to send you
this CD of Defective Chords. There are full songs on the site but I would
love an address to send you the actual CD. Thanks
unknownerror <unknownerror (at) defectivechords.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, October 30, 2003 at 06:18:27 (EST)Dear Minoru,
To answer your questions, my birthdate is August 25th, 1944 and the guages that I'm using at this moment are 15 - 17 - 24 - 32 - 42 - 52. Although, I've normally used 16 - 18 - 26 - 36 - 48 - 58, (the use of 15 to 52 are the thinest I've ever used). Your groups website is just great. Most of all, thank you for your lovely wishes. I wish the same for you and yours.
Pat Martino
USA - Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at 05:12:58 (EST)I've been learning Pat's style for more than ten years now.
This is a first time that i able to contact with my mentor. I have two questions for you, if you can answer me i'll appriciate.#1 Is pat birthday is april 25? same as mine?
I've read some time ago.
#2 What strings gage does he use? I use 16-20-28-38-49-60(D'addalio)
Sorry it's not a coment but a I've been wondering this for ten years.
I have most of his CD,s and instruction books & Videos
I wish one day i can see him in person.
And i wish his long healthy life and acomplish his mission in this life time.
Best regard. Minoru Kikuchi <minoru (at) gis.net>
New York, N.Y USA - Monday, October 27, 2003 at 16:05:56 (EST)Hello Pat,Just to say thank you for a wonderful weekend in Cork particularly the masterclass, your insight is priceless.I was the Scotsman who asked you to sign my booklet.Thank you again.Stay well.Fondest Regards.Donald.
Donald Macleod. <beagletboo (at) yahoo.co.uk>
Glasgow, Scotland UK - Monday, October 27, 2003 at 06:54:17 (EST)Hi Pat! I just wanna say that i really like your guitarplaying. I love that heavy bottom that you get, using those 0-16 guage strings. I dont have all your records but I will by some of them soon.
Have a nice day -Young guitarist
Henrik E.
skåne, Sweden - Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 15:29:47 (EDT)Where will Pat be playing in Pittsburgh? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Aaron Scott
aaron scott <aprahin (at) columbus.rr.com>
columbus, oh USA - Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 12:52:16 (EDT)Pat--I just received your latest cd-think tank- really great artistry. I heard you'll be in Pittsburgh on Nov 1. Can you PM me if you get this before you are there. It would be great to see you. I've loved your playing and you ever since the old days at the Hurricane on the Hill. I'll never forget those times----Sincerely----tony
Tony Janflone <tonyjanflone (at) hotmail.com>
Washington, Pa USA - Monday, October 20, 2003 at 11:38:21 (EDT)I just go Think Tank today, which I have been waiting for some time. WOW. I am going to have members of my group hear it because we have the same ensemble sax, bass, drums, keyboards, and me on guitar. A great inspiration for us. It will take many months, like Live at Yoshi's to really listen to it all. Thanks for the wonderful music.
Jim Taylor <surfrider58 (at) verizon.net>
Palm Springs, California USA - Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at 02:15:38 (EDT)Hi Pat, We caught your show Sat. night at Zanizbarblue. It as great! Thanks for the wonderful and inspiring evening. Good luck on your tour. Dennis O'Neal
Dennis O'Neal
USA - Sunday, October 12, 2003 at 20:32:59 (EDT)Hi Pat! Just wanted to say, Think Tank is wonderful!
Much to absorb here. Thanks for all the wonderous sounds and keeping a great vibe going through the world!
We need more of you:-)
John Fink Jr <fink (at) tcnj.edu>
Pennington, NJ USA - Wednesday, October 08, 2003 at 16:55:55 (EDT)Hi Pat, I just wanted to say that I picked up your new album yesterday and I was completely blown away. Once again you have brought the guitar to a new level. Thank you for your inspiration and never slowing down.
Mike Eber <Entropy027 (at) aol.com> Allentown, PA USA - Wednesday, October 08, 2003 at 11:14:03 (EDT)
The September 2003 Guestbook entries have been archived.
Enjoy!
Richard <Webmaster (at) PatMartino.com>
Lambertville, NJ USA -Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at 10:00:45 (EDT)
hi master Pat, I`ve study some of youre incredible hot line and learned very much for improve on my gigs. thanks a lot, if you could send some material i would apreciate, here in Guatemala we dont have much info or places to study.
byron sosa <byrondsosa (at) yahoo.com>
guatemala, c.a. Guatemala - Tuesday, October 07, 2003 at 19:08:28 (EDT)Pat - Your wonderful playing has always inspired me. Last time you visited the Twin Cities, I brought my 16-year old son (also a player) to your show. Your performance changed his understanding of the instrument!
Please come back to Minneapolis.St.Paul soon.
Brian
Brian <btorney (at) ix.netcom.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Sunday, October 05, 2003 at 16:54:17 (EDT)Hey Pat-
Be sure to send us an email the next time you plan to be playing in Chicago. Moderator - Chicago Fusion Music <fusion_chicago-owner (at) yahoogroups.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Friday, October 03, 2003 at 18:54:06 (EDT)