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Playing for tips? I cannot afford to pay anyone to listen to me! I think I'll carry around an empty guitar case with a gaunt look on my face and pretend to be an undiscovered (and starving) artist.

Thanks for the information, advice, etc. I am really excited for my daughter. I'll let you know how it goes. About a week ago she auditioned at the University of Georgia. This did not go well but I believe it was because they were disorganized and seemed to be indifferent to the whole scheme. Very disappointing. I know my daughter is good. She can give you goosebumbs with her singing and, of course, I must always have a tissue near by. Yes, I am the dad and biased but I have heard so much positive feedback from others that I know it' not me. And my undeveloped ears can detect brilliance.

I hope and pray she ends up doing something vocal/musical in life as this seems to be here LOVE. And, as they say, do what you love and never work a day in your life.

Tubatooter: Chet Atkins at a monastery? Really? 33 albums? Did you physically count them or do you know this from the repetition? 24/7 music? Your reason for playing has got to be the most interesting and something ripped right out of a novel, a movie, or life.

Zurf,
Would it be permissible to tune in but not play? I'm not ready for prime time but this would be a way for me to learn.
dj

Referring to acoustic guitars only
1. I love the sound
2. To create something
3. Fun?

Probably not my first rock song but my first FAVORITE song was CCR's "Bad Moon Risin'" circa 1969. I was six.

I can't dance either!

No silly New Year's resolutions just a commitment to play.  I bought Justin Sandercoe's "Beginner" book. I wanted to support him and he is a first class guy and teacher. The book is quite good. I struggle with strumming patterns as it appears I am rhythmically challenged. And just two guitars with varying and frequent GAS. But so far, so good. I am having fun and that is a key ingredient.

I did finally reveal my face on YouTube in an embarrassing noodle session. I guess I had the camera pointed incorrectly. Discovered (finally) that my hand doesn't really care what the nut width is. I can readily and seamlessly adapt to most any guitar. Barre chords are still a work in progress but not as daunting as they once were although I cannot use them well enough to put them into a coherent chord sequence. But progress nonetheless.

Still have a difficult time getting a pick OUT of the sound hole. The guitar sound hole is the equivalent of a diode in an electric circuit: current (or picks) can only flow one way!

Over the Holidays my office moved to one much more visible to the responsible adults so I took my "office" guitar home. I didn't want anyone getting the wrong opinion.

I persist because I am stubborn.

My motto: Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

J3,
A you probably know this is a 000 body in the Martin X series. It will have a solid top with HPL back/sides and a Stratabond neck. It will be made in Mexico. Now none of this is necessarily a show-stopper but this is an entry-level Martin. The ones I've played sounded pretty good and $250 is a good price assuming it hasn't been abused. I would not consider this model because I don't like cut-aways and I don't like (or need) electronics.

Caveat emptor: play before you buy.
dj