{"id":4266,"date":"2023-06-02T01:50:11","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T01:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/?page_id=4266"},"modified":"2023-06-02T18:14:44","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T18:14:44","slug":"the-guitar-shop-sessions-volume-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/the-guitar-shop-sessions-volume-1\/","title":{"rendered":"The Guitar Shop Sessions Volume 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/VictorBakerGuitarShopSessionsVol1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/VictorBakerGuitarShopSessionsVol1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/VictorBakerGuitarShopSessionsVol1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/VictorBakerGuitarShopSessionsVol1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>The first in a series of original recordings from luthier, guitarist and composer Victor Baker<br><\/em><br>Victor Baker<br>Guitar and compositions<br><br>Harley Magsino<br>Bass<br><br>Eric Shechter<br>Keys (all tracks except 4, 5, and 9)<br><br>Ed Kornhauser<br>Keys (tracks 4, 5)<br><br>Julien Cantelm<br>Drums (all tracks except 6, 7 and 8)<br><br>Mark Ferber<br>Drums (tracks 6, 7 and 8)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"> <em>Finding a fine balance between two creative loves, building and playing\u2026<\/em><br><br>Years ago Victor decided to forego a full time gigging and teaching career and pursue world class archtop guitar making, but never stopped his daily playing practice. He is always striving to strike a balance between his life\u2019s work of building, playing, writing and performing. He has well over 100 compositions, some decades old. The hope is to finally document a majority of them. <strong>This is Volume 1!<\/strong><br><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1608884525\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/victorbaker.bandcamp.com\/album\/the-guitar-shop-sessions-volume-1\">The Guitar Shop Sessions Volume 1 by Victor Baker<\/a><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>This music is presented free of charge <em>at Bandcamp<\/em>, press download above and enter $0. I recommend listening in .wav format. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>If you care to donate towards the cost of recording I would be very grateful, enter any amount you wish. Thanks much!!! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photomania-5df1bf7ea4a17f851f19caa2f50a133c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4293 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photomania-5df1bf7ea4a17f851f19caa2f50a133c.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photomania-5df1bf7ea4a17f851f19caa2f50a133c-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Recorded live in Victor\u2019s guitar workshop in San Diego California. Victor is using his personal Model 13 semi hollow guitar as well as various Model 15 guitars that he recently completed and on-hand at the time of the recordings. He also uses a Henriksen \u201cThe Bud\u201d amplifier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Recorded Jan 25, Feb 17, Feb 21, March 21, April 4 and April 12 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Model 13 serial #618: By The Rains, Champagne Stories, Diana\u2019s Song, Token Passion, Backside Lemons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Model 15 Serial #630: The 14th Summit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Model 15 Serial #635: Idyllic, Into The Conversation, Whiskey Protocol<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210314_171614_2-675x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4295 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210314_171614_2-675x1024.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210314_171614_2-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210314_171614_2-768x1164.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210314_171614_2-1013x1536.jpg 1013w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210314_171614_2-scaled.jpg 1689w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Artwork by Katya Mezhova<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"630\" data-id=\"4302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photomania-95a1c7c77409dc8539b447374169b664.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photomania-95a1c7c77409dc8539b447374169b664.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photomania-95a1c7c77409dc8539b447374169b664-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photomania-95a1c7c77409dc8539b447374169b664-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"630\" data-id=\"4303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photomania-cb8ba8cb06126a15baa07b77bc4dcd04.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photomania-cb8ba8cb06126a15baa07b77bc4dcd04.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photomania-cb8ba8cb06126a15baa07b77bc4dcd04-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photomania-cb8ba8cb06126a15baa07b77bc4dcd04-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photomania-565e96b544d6e9d3959a14ea784b79dd.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photomania-565e96b544d6e9d3959a14ea784b79dd.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photomania-565e96b544d6e9d3959a14ea784b79dd-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/photomania-565e96b544d6e9d3959a14ea784b79dd-768x339.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><em>Special thanks to:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Julien and Harley-<\/strong> true musical brothers, you both have my deepest gratitude for taking such an interest in my music, for your immense talents, for always bringing your best and for always making this all a fun and easy hang.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Eric and Ed-<\/strong> I had such a blast to play with you guys and hear you on these tunes!! You guys seem to always add just the right touches. Can\u2019t wait for more\u2026 But Eric, why the hell did you go and move to LA?!? LOL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Mark-<\/strong> Always a pleasure to play with you and witness your expertise. So cool that you can basically sight read all this stuff down and sound stronger on it than the guy who frig\u2019n wrote it haha! You\u2019re the real deal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong><em>And a very special thanks to YOU, for taking interest in what I do and for giving this music a listen. I hope you enjoy the vibes we have created.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"927\" height=\"616\" data-id=\"4307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EricShechter.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EricShechter.jpg 927w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EricShechter-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EricShechter-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eric<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EdKornhauser-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EdKornhauser-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EdKornhauser-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EdKornhauser-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EdKornhauser-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EdKornhauser.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"805\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4309\" src=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Hars-805x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Hars-805x1024.jpg 805w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Hars-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Hars-768x977.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Hars-1207x1536.jpg 1207w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Hars.jpg 1310w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Harley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"673\" data-id=\"4308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/JulienForPosters.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/JulienForPosters.jpg 598w, https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/JulienForPosters-267x300.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Julien<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"508\" height=\"394\" data-id=\"4305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/markFerber.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.victorbakerguitars.com\/NYCLuthier\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/markFerber.jpg 508w, 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