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What emotions and nuances do you feel you can express on that instrument as opposed to a standard electric guitar?
Klugh: I don't play the electric guitar very much. I started on the classical guitar because I loved the sound. The technique is very different and any prolonged playing would destroy the fingernails needed for nylon-string playing. Having said that, some of my favorite players play electric guitar - George Benson, Kenny Burrell, Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, Johnny Smith, Russell Malone, Bill Frisell (and), http://www.mqk9.com/bbs/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=249881 - http://www.mqk9.com/bbs/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=249881 , of course, Chet Akins, http://www.ballgownsoutlet.com/ - Plus Size Ball Gowns , who played both. I could go on and on.
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Question: Break down for me, if you will, the pleasures of the studio vs. live performance?
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