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I use the polish more often then dish detergent. Polish is not wax. Polish is for removing surface contaminants. Express Shine is carnauba wax for a light protective coating. Greg Voros recommended Express Shine, and I have used it for years now. I use fretboard conditioner a couple of times a year. I polish and wax before the fretboard conditioner because it gives an extra layer of protection to cleanup any conditioner that might get on the finish by mistake. Express Shine does a great job on glossy surfaces, and it works great on my Gibson Les Paul Faded Cherry also. Express Shine makes the neck feel great too. I would not recommend Express Shine for matte surfaces.

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I use water with a little dish detergent. I also use a high quality guitar polish. I finish with Turtle Wax Express Shine. I wipe down the guitar with a dry guitar polishing cloth after every play. I don't like the looks of that stain, it isn't likely to get better I you can't remove it. Definitely contact Maton for advice.

Congratulations Mike! I started at 48 also that was 9 years ago. It just keeps getting better.

I have an M-Audio Fast Track C400 audio interface, two microphones, and I use Pro Tools DAW software. There are a lot of ways to do it. The phone is the lowest quality. Invest in an USB audio interface for your computer then get DAW software.

Rhythm changes and flourishes. Check out Tom Petty Learning to Fly. About 2/3 of the way through the song there is a distinct rhythm change. The 4 chords are the same, but the first chord is strummed rapidly and the next a single big strum with the next chords using the same pattern.

@mark_h Sounds cool on a hot day!

@IOM Sammy The pins are the same and you don't need to use any special tool to ream the whole. Bend a 1/2 inch at ball end like Blue Dog stated. Slotted side of pin towards the string. Push down on the pin while pulling up on the string will set it. The rest is just string tension.

I have watched a lot of Phillip's videos recently. He seems to be knowledgeable, honest, and an overall good guy. If you are looking for info and reviews on gear check him out. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEzJtFWNg7d7TZW7K9JyXmw

@Plantsman13 The $8.99 version from Musicians Friend looks a lot like the one I purchased, but mine had a couple of the little applicators. I am not really sure what I paid because I bought it so long ago, and it is still going. Definitely recommended during every string change, and you can use it on your tuners also.

I don't know where you saw that price. Guitar Center has one for $44.99 which is also a rip-off. I see it's the "Giant" lubricator if you want to lube your car. I bought it from Sweetwater, and it was well worth the money at $15.99. My little syringe is still going after years of use. A little dab will do you. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NutSauce--big-bends-nut-sauce-in-groove-luber-1.5cc-tuning-lubricant?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3251365098&rkg_id=0&utm_source=MSN&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=aaShopping - Core - Guitars&utm_term=ProductType3=guitar cleaning & careBrand=&campaigntype=shopping&campaign=aaShopping - Core - Guitars&adgroup=Guitars - Guitar Accessories&placement=bing&creative=78271523959160&device=c&matchtype=e&msclkid=7d41dc0320d1166ecbe487366afd4da0 Musician's Friend has one for $8.99. I don't what is with these crazy prices. https://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/big-bends-lil-luber-ultra-nut-sauce-applicator/421531000000000?cntry=us&source=3WWRWXMP&msclkid=c49d43344c011e9e5f1f1801069d4652&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=[ADL] [MF] [Non-Brand] [PLA] [US] [Enhanced] [Shopping] - Generic&utm_term=1100506610937&utm_content=PLA - Product Type&kwid=bingproductads-adid^13788109092-device^c-plaid^1100506610937-sku^421531000000000@ADL4MF-adType^PLA

I just received my hard copy this week. I enjoy Wood & Steel as much as any paid subscription.

@Plantsman13 D'Addario seems to take customer satisfaction very seriously. You are the second forum member who received free strings from D'Addario customer support.

Songs in the Song Hits are geared towards specific sessions. Pretty Woman is for Session 8 so yes it is possible Steve chose an easier way to play it.

Another thing I do is set the saddles in the middle (neutral) position so I can move in either direction.

@Plantsman13 Do you mean NYXL? NYXL are not coated, but they are excellent strings. I have used them for several months and I am a convert. I recommend Big Bends Nut Juice anytime you change your strings because it improves string movement through the nut. Some use pencil graphite, but Big Bends is superior. It might make your G string work more efficiently.

Hi Bryan, Collings makes some great guitars. Did you put new strings on the guitar? Did you use Big Bends Nut Juice during the string change because it really helps. Yes you definitely measure from the bottom of the string. Greg has his own thread in this same section. Just look for the Greg Voros setting. I did the same thing and Greg will never see your post.

Thanks for the reply. I checked Big Bends they have some very expensive products. I use the Big Bends Nut Juice at each string change. Fortunately, I have quite a bit of polishes and fretboard conditioner left. I put this question in the wrong section so I moved it.

Hi Greg, What products do you recommend now that Professor Green's is out of business?

A series of videos with Justin Sandercoe to give you a different perspective on practicing and playing.

Yes you can! You greatly underestimate how much you can play at session 9. Don't be surprised if you can show your friends a thing or two. Put away the sheet music for a little while. Play what you know. Use those jam along CD's. I was jamming with some new people this weekend at a party. One of the players goes to live mic nights every month. He played almost everything in C so it was easy to keep up. We played for hours, and had fun!

Don't practice what you are already good at. If you are not struggling then you are not learning.

Hi Greg, What products do you recommend now that Professor Green's is out of business?

I think you can get that upgraded.

I also have a whole house humidifier in the same room with the guitars during the winter to keep humidity in the 40-50% range..