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  1. Randy120
    It is awful quiet in here. I thought I would make some noise with my new Taylor Grand Pacific. Mistakes are free!
  2. Randy120
    @Popeye I agree the Grand Pacific is very snug in the case. It is rock solid and the floral pattern is rich with gold hardware. Unfortunately, the Grand Pacific will not see the case anytime soon. I get to play with it all Labor Day weekend, and I am off next week. If you hear a guitar ringing, it just might be me.
  3. Randy120
    I found this 2019 gem in my local music store. The 2020 is $100 more, and I got a sale price for Labor Day weekend. I traded in my Taylor GS Mini to help reduce the cost. I get Andy Powers design, and V-bracing. The GS Mini was a good little guitar, but the Grand Pacific is a much richer experience. Then of course there is the case, and what a case it is.
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    Nice!
  5. Randy120
    Ultimate Guitar Pro is another good option. It isn't a book, but the TAB is supposed to be some of the best. There is an annual fee, but it is 80% off right now. Guitar Pro
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    Yeah they were that good.
  8. Randy120
    I think when it is time to replace a tube then replace all of them with new tubes at the same time. Your amp has been around for a few years so it might need some work. Doug has some good advice. You could send it to Sweetwater. They do have service techs, but I don't know if they do this type of service. There are not many places around here either that I know of. P.S. A Fender Blues Jr is a terrible thing to waste. Fix it!
  9. Randy120
    I personally wouldn't, but you could use your second finger to gently touch the 3rd string which could be a challenge at speed. Other than that you have to find the right notes somewhere else on the fretboard.
  10. Randy120
    I would use a barre chord at the 2nd fret with my ring finger on the 5th string at fret 4.
  11. Randy120
    WOW! It's crowded in here. Way to step up. Nice effort everyone.
  12. Randy120
    Acoustic amps are superior for acoustic guitar. DI boxes do help. I have the Fishman Loudbox Mini below. I bought this artist package and it is a great value. The Sennheiser mic goes for around $100 by itself. The sound is rich and you can hook up a mic also. Fishman Loudbox Artist Package The Roland AC amps are also very good as stated by @John Wells.
  13. Randy120
    I don't think you will find any pedal that does that. A stereo signal is going to have left and right merge at the center, and it will pan left to right then back. Stereo isn't surround sound. I have a Boss GT-1 Multi-Effects pedal. It has a Leslie like effect and an expression pedal. If you want a Leslie then you need to buy one.
  14. Randy120
    Happy Birthday Steve!
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    @pkotof That was my reaction also as soon as the orchestra kicked in.
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    I think it the right choice under the circumstances. Now I have a year to save up for the next one.
  18. Randy120
    Your wrist seems to be bent too much. My wrist is almost straight when playing with most movement coming from my arm; not my wrist. I noticed my pinky and ring finger glide over the top of the guitar when my strumming is smoothest. I palm mute a lot and I don't think it is possible with your wrist bent at an angle. Steve Krenz has some tips in one of the early lessons.
  19. Randy120
    A good chair makes a difference. I looked at the expensive guitar seats, but I wound up buying an inexpensive office chair from Staples which has arms that go up. It works pretty well.
  20. Randy120
    I play standing. I use a strap standing or seated. Yes, you are probably pressing too hard. Raise the neck position. Play with a relaxed motion. As you become more advanced you will see how easy some of the transitions between chords. You will always feel some minor discomfort. If it hurts then stop for a while.
  21. Randy120
    I think @Eracer_Team-DougH answer is spot on. For acoustic your best bet is guitar to DI to PA. DI changes guitar line level to microphone level. You can do long noise free cable runs with DI. Headphone jack is not the answer. The other option is one of the Fishman Loudbox amps which have DI output. You might want to check out the BOSS GT-1 which could go to a PA. There are a lot of multi-effects pedals that might work for you.
  22. Randy120
    I still play and practice almost every day. Steve Krenz has been keeping me busy with the Live Lesson and Workout Wednesdays.
  23. Randy120
    A series of lessons from Eric Johnson.
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  24. Randy120
    Start singing. Find songs you like to sing, and just do it. You will improve with practice. There are virtual lessons on the internet like Singing Success, and many others. Mostly you just start singing. https://singingsuccess.com/
  25. Randy120
    Hi Steve, I was looking at the PDF. Does the F13 Dom 7th Rootless Colorful Substitute for Dom 7th. Works on I, IV or V have no F in it?

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