Oldjock

Thank you for the L & M history lesson Doug. As a customer of L & M I had always wondered about its history. It is a very classy store (staff wearing ties & very knowledgeable), a great selection of products and ideas. Hoping to hear the next chapter from 1972 to the present 80 store franchise mammoth company. Henk

Just super Neil, constant tempo throughout. You are really learning to use all that recording hardware. Love the Willie Nelson songs, each one tells a great story. Henk

That is a very nice build you have created, Bob. I have been sitting on the fence with regard to a build but now both you and the Old Guy have really made me interested enough to start looking. I see that Solo has a store near the airport (Pearson) so I may need to visit. I would love to find a 1 3/4" neck with a SH mahogany body. The web site seems vague on the pick ups, so I will need more information. Maybe you could help me with that? I think it is fantastic that you have started this journey at age 71. Never stop learning and improving. “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” ― Henry Ford Henk

Old guy, you asked in the video about any advice regarding the neck fit to the body. After many years of experience woodworking and I have all the tools. I would sand or shave the neck joint until it is a perfect fit. It would be a weaker joint if you used glue to fill the gaps. A perfect fit also evens the vibrations transferred from the neck to the body reducing any stress points. Just my take on it. Henk

Just super Greg, nights like this will send your confidence soaring. Nothing like playing in front of a crowd. Your heart begins to flutter, your fingers try to stop working and you start looking for a place to hide. Luckily the brain takes over and the songs come automatically. I would suggest a high stool, not standing but not sitting. Henk

Diane, you are a kind person with a beautiful heart. This is a great lesson for all of us, that regardless of our situation in life, we could be a little kinder to others. Henk

Well played Kevin, great tempo. Henk

This is not an instructional book but rather a biography of the Eagles. Last week we went to a Don Felder concert and thoroughly enjoyed the old Eagles songs. The gentleman next to me suggested that in order to understand the real story of the Eagles, I should read the book written by Don Felder, titled, "Heaven and Hell, my Life in the Eagles". It is a fantastic read which has given me new insight into how a band that fought so much, still managed to rise to Hall of Fame stature. Henk

@flobadob, like you, I find myself being in very much the same situation. Long fingernails are out of the question since I spend most of my time doing renovations but I would like to play more fingerstyle songs. I have tried most of the nail slip-ons which feel terrible but I have had some success with the thumb pick. So in answer to your question, nothing wrong with playing flesh but I would suggest the thumb pick for a stronger base line response. Henk

Thank you for the likes and comments. I may try this again. Henk

I guess I must have missed all of Jerry's guitar shows, I can only remember him from the movies. Very funny guy. Henk

Thanks John, love that song as well as Rhinestone Cowboy. Surprised with Jerry Reid's skill, didn't know he was a player. I watched a documentary of Glen's final tour when he was accompanied by his daughter, who is an excellent guitarist. What I found interesting was as his Alzheimer's disease progressed he lost the ability to remember the song lyrics, so teleprompters were placed around the stage. Amazingly, he could still instinctively play all the chords. Henk

This is my first attempt to submit a song. The song is Blue Bayou from the movie The Man who Fell to Earth with David Bowie. The song was recorded on my iPhone. Henk Blue Bayou.m4a

I have read good things about Orangewood guitars, giving a great return for your buck. This is a video I watched on the Acoustic Guitar Cabin. It really brings into perspective how much you think you should be paying for a guitar. Henk

Bruce, I agree with everything posted here. In my case, I started with a classical guitar because I was warned about the sore finger tips. After a few months into the course, I was disappointed in the sound of the instrument, so I purchased an acoustic guitar with 10 - 47 strings. As the lessons progressed, so did my confidence and I purchased a 12 string acoustic with 10 -47 strings. Now I was getting a handle on the "folksy sound" and the call of the "rock/jazz sound" entered my head. I purchased an electric guitar, strings 10 - 46. Can you catch the drift of what is happening here? As you learn and develop skills, your needs will change in line with what type of sound you wish to achieve. (and of course the size of your wallet). To keep things simple I have stayed with the same string gauges throughout. I wish you great happiness in your journey to achieve a terrific skill which will give you hours of frustration but immense satisfaction. Enjoy the ride. Henk

I realized early on that learning to play a guitar and then playing a few songs come at a cost. The constant GAS to help improve your limited skills, making the sound much improved is always lurking. Left unchecked I'm sure that I could easily empty my bank account. So in the pursuit of a favorable sound at a reasonable cost, I have three pedals, a Boss RC-3 Loop Station, Boss CS-3 Compression/Sustainer and a Zoom MS-50G Multi Effects (still learning). These three pedals give me everything I could possibly need and like Six String it keeps my obsessions in check. Henk

Thanks Dave, that was an interesting read. Personally, I prefer a clear coat, so I can see the wood grain but my electric is red. Henk

Thanks Steve, for me Tuesdays are hockey night so I miss most shows and have to watch later. I thoroughly enjoy your shows, keep up the good work. Henk

Welcome back Jusca, I guess you could say that once the basics have been ingrained, "It's just like riding a bike". Henk

Old guy, thank you for the reply. I am just beginning with the process of adding effects to the guitar sound. At first glance, this pedal gives me much more than I could ever use. The learning process looks like a time killer. My playing/practice time is limited, so spending a lot time learning settings is not possible. Initially, I'll be happy with just a few effects such as reverb, delay, chorus and maybe a bit of distortion. Thanks again for your help. Henk

This year Santa (aka: my financial advisor for 47 years) left an effects pedal under the tree. It is a Zoom MS-50G MultiStomp multi effects pedal. She ( ahem Santa) went to the local L & M store and asked what I would likely need to complement my setup. At present, I have a Boss CS-3 Compressor and a Boss RC-3 Looper. I have had had few hours to play with it, enough to realize that this pedal has a huge learning curve. The default sounds seem OK and You Tube is full of info on how to play with it. So I am asking if anyone here on the forum has one and hopefully send some knowledge and experience my way. Thank you. Henk

Welcome to our family. Plan to learn a lot, play a lot and make a lot of new friends who are all on the same journey. Enjoy the ride. Henk

Thanks for posting Randy. I also like Darrell's channel, most of his information is down to earth for not so great guitar players who strive to improve. After watching the video, I took some time to read the comments and found this: 11. Patience and perseverance. Don’t give up if you don’t get it after five minutes lol. Sound familiar, thought so. Henk

First I would like to thank the moderators for keeping a lid on the comments here. Like John, I also worked in the marine industry where the language was less than tasteful but necessary. I had a chat with my son, while onboard one day and explained to him that there is one language for the tug and another for the shore, "Don't ever get them mixed up". Henk

I have also frequented the L & M pre-owned section. A Seagull NE Amber Trail and an S12, along with a PRS SE Santana. Purchased a Fishman LoudBox Mini and other assorted accessories. Good deals and great quality which L&M backs up with a full year of warranty. Henk