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Zurf,
Regarding Chordie: Mission Fail. Funny, he did ask how I was learning and I said YouTube, which is true, but shame on me. From now on I will make sure I refer folks to Chordie.
dj

Mekidsmom,
This guy did not look like Rockefeller but he knew nothing about guitars. Nothing. He was guided by the sales person and the appeal of the sound of the guitar. I might have shown him other options but I do not work there and didn't want to disrupt the sale. Not my place. In some ways it was hard to watch as I suspect this was a near-impulse buy. But I maintained a positive approached and applauded him on his selection and wished him the best of luck.

Yes, he was looking for reassurance and piled it on. I wish someone had done that for me when, three years ago, i walked in to buy my first guitar.
dj

After reading Bob Taylor's book I was bitten by the Taylor bug and sought out a few to play. Just to see what all the fuss was about. The GS Mini was the only one I could actually afford but I quite liked it. Taylor makes an all-mahogany version which greatly appeals to me.

I suppose Brill-o pads and Comet are right out as far as guitar maintenance goes?

I do occasionally use Pledge on the bodies of my shiny guitars. But it is used sparingly. The Satin guitars might get a light wiping down with a damp cloth. The fretboard gets lemon oil every once in a while during string changes.

Most of the time now my wife just rolls her eyes or hands me a subtle smile. I've managed to market my guitar fund as a tool to buy her things as well. When she says she wants an iPad, I say well I'll have to sell a few guitars first. And whether I sell to raise capital or not she thinks I do so when I purchase another guitar I get a pass as she sort of feels like she "owes" me.

By the way my guitar headcount is two.

Back in Atlanta, the audition behind us. My daughter thinks she did well and the whole family loved Vanderbilt U. Vandy really knows how to host. Nashville is on my list for potential cities to live in. Clean, smaller then Atlanta (less traffic, etc.), and I've never seen so many runners! I thought Atlanta had a lot but Nashville is filled with people running for fun. And as you know from my dog bite post, I run also.

March 23rd is the decision date. Keeping my fingers crossed and my prayers current.

p.s. I did not get to experience any of the music scene. My primary mission was my daughter and Vanderbilt so I stayed focused on that. I did NOT buy any guitars either!

p.p.s I did manage to read Bob Taylor's book (Guitar Lessons: A Life's Journey Turning Passion into Business) during the trip. A very good book. I can't stop thinking about it.  I may put a few words together regarding the book.
dj

And he appears to be having fun. Win win win!

Time to be inspired and get busy playing or time to sell my guitars!

mekidsmom,
Thanks for the confidence in my playing. However, i am not as confident and don't really think I'm ready yet. Maybe next time.
dj

I like the stratobond neck on the two Little Martins I've owned. But I don't own them anymore. On a larger guitar it seemed to make the guitar "top heavy". But this wasn't a big deal for me and I rather liked the appearance even though it is unconventional. I do think the aggregate of HPL back and/or sides AND the neck cause me to look for more conventional guitars in the same price range. Just too many trade-offs to reduce cost. Although they sound good.

I almost bought a DRS1 (all-sapele) but it SCREAMED of cost-saving measures. But, it sounded good and I couldn't hear the difference between is and the D-15M which costs twice as much. So, I'd say they accomplished their goal of delivering the sound at a greatly reduced price but may have sold their soul to do so.