Arjen, Thanks.I have begun 'playing along' with several rythm tracks teaching myself to hear the melody. It's good to think that I'm following your ...

Sounds like many of us have similar backgrounds.I've played rhythm 15+ years with little desire to play lead. Primarily because my fifth finger (left...

Keep us informed as to your prognosis.I too have been experiencing shoulder pains, but in the right shoulder. I figured it was from cutting 6 cords o...

What are you planning to use it for? It may not be suited for professional musicians, but for kicken around in the garage or using it during gigs see...

Great Question and thoughts to consider.I've been playing acoustic rhythm off and on for just over a decade. Learning rhythm seems to come fairly eas...

Congrats on your progress...Makes ya feel all gooy inside doesn't it :wink: Just remember that only perfect practice makes for perfect performances.

Good luck. You may want to buy some bulk single strings if you can find them. Just bought 4 strings. Running an Ernie Ball 8 at present. and I have...

Paul,The frets appear smooth to the eye and feel when bending the string. most of the frets are flat on top, probably due to buzz removal from the fa...

Paul,Although I didn't notice where the first string broke, the second broke at the 6th fret (1st string). I'll look into smoothing out the saddle ru...