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Music Appreciation

ultralite001

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2. Can't go wrong w/ the Ventures...

Reply to surfered (Reply #1)

Sat Nov 22, 2025, 01:06 PM

4 hrs ago

They were the drivers behind the popularity of the Fender Jazzmaster... The Jazzmaster's
dual-circuit design allowed guitarists to switch between rhythm + lead tones seamlessly.
Wide, flat single-coil pickups produced a warm, full sound ideal for surf melodies. The
floating tremolo system enabled smooth, subtle vibrato effects, adding an extra layer of
expression when playing.

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Surf rock -- 1962 -- Dick Dale + the Del Tones -- Misirlou [View all] ultralite001 20 hrs ago OP

The Ventures surfered 20 hrs ago #1

Can't go wrong w/ the Ventures... ultralite001 4 hrs ago #2

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One of my favorite stories about the Strat Telecaster... ultralite001 1 hr ago #5

Paul Johnson (The Bel-Airs) performs Mr. Moto (1961) on Art Fein's Surf Party in 2022... ultralite001 41 min ago #6