Jazz Guitar Fundamentals: Tone Secrets & Shell Voicing Routine

For guitarists transitioning to jazz, the perfect tone can be elusive. Is it the wood? The amp? The fingers? In this post, I break down why I use .014 gauge strings and Ebony fretboards to achieve a percussive "pop." Plus, I share the "Golden Practice Routine"—navigating Shell Voicings through the Circle of Fifths to map the entire fretboard.