I have a a few books including the guitar for dummies–which I don't look at any more. The books do use are the Guitar Method 1 with DVD by Berklee P...

Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it.

I'm not very familiar with the Breedlove line. I tried to play one at the local guitar center but the strings were ancient and black. What model do yo...

Hows the nut slot? If it's too high or low this can affect intonation also. As far as the bridge goes, it is tough to adjust an acoustic. Sometime...

My first thought is that you are using an extremely tight grip with your index finger? It very well could be. I'm having issues with my guitar. The n...

Also, high action will cause the intonation to be off. Pressing down on a high string will make it go sharp. See if the action is too high. Also, a...

I still have problems with my left hand index finger after 8ish months. Its callous is for whatever reason not as thick as the others. Heck I have a b...

Congrats! on the girl and the guitar!My 2yr old son just added his own touch to my Yamaha acoustic via a Doc Hudson sticker (ala Cars movie).I'll take...

Ever since I read this post I try to go to the Gibson website and sign up for the contests. Thanks for letting us all in on the idea. Hehe same here...

Wow man, I dont normally like SGs but that one is beautiful.. Congrats.Jim +1 Schaweet! 8)

I find my hand cramping up at times when I'm practicing the same thing over and over. Most of the time it's because I'm tensing up at which point I st...

My fingertips have been so dry lately that they have been slipping Off the strings as I play. And like Wes, my pick has become mighty slippery. I just...

You're Everywhere - Third DayBarely Breathing - (can't remember)Alone (Pearl Jam & alice in Chains)And a couple of basic fingerpicking songs. New ...