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TP, not a problem. Let me know if I can help in any way. Through most of my career I've had to travel and be away from home. It's not something that's easy but I've done it so long  my wife and I have become accoustomed to it. Not the best lifestyles but it does pay the bills.

Nela

Put a lid on yore tuba if"n you gonna be out wid it. Good luck with the storm. Looks like most of it is gonna miss us. I am presently working in  New Orleans and was not looking forward to being in this storm

Deadstring, forget a'nuther one. To My Mansion in The Sky (Alan Jackson' version) Key of "G"

Nela

Cam, I went through what you are going thru as this happened to me earlier in the year. Take my advise and DON'T wait too long in trying to locate that new job. Jobs today are  scarce and the competition is great. It took me over 5 months just to begin getting contacts back from my resume. I would spend hours each day sending out resume', making contact with people I knew within the industry, (construction management) vbisiting the General Contractors located within my hometown, traveling to surrounding towns and doing the same. When all was said and done I had over 500 resume's sent out to various companies and even had contacted "headhunters" (at a cost to me) to help find employement. I did take one of the 1st jobs offered, as I was desprate and was very unhappy there. I am presently working 300 miles away from home, got a good job with what appears to be a VERY good company, and making GOOD $$$$$$$, with benifits.

I, too, had a nest egg saved uo for "rainy days" - IT GOES FASTER THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE - and takes even longer to build back up.

Nela

Don't got no fancy motor home but I do have a real nice travel trailor. I know that that RV parks are scattered all across this country and most have a pavillion or 2 just waiting for a group of musicians to set up and play. (We have been asked to do this a couple of times at a State Park near us). Just as a suggestion, why not get a few of us together (via internet) and get some kinda planned "get together" ready for next summer? I'm located in Louisiana so, with a little help, I could begin setting up something  for the "South Central" area. Whatta ya'll think about what I'ma thinking about?

Nela

I play a jumbo acoustic electric - Takamine - and it plays great. Regardless of what brand acoustic electric guitar you decide on thats only half of what you need. To get a good acoustic sound you will need a good quality acoustic amp. You will not get the sound you are looking for with an electric guitar amp. Playing through a PA system will work as well as a keyboard amp but an acoustic amp is the way to go. Do your research as there are many choices out there. I use a Roland AC-60 acoustic amp and and it has a really good sound and volumn.

Nela

wlbaya, kinda looks like the "Old Doll" done stuck her finger in yore face and is shaking it at you. Whatever you do just don't reach out and pull that finger.

Nela

Selso. just changed the strings on my acoustic, yesterday. Not sure if this is the right way or the wrong way but it works for me and is very simple.

My first step is to tune all strings prior to beginning.

Using my guitar stand to hold the guitar I start with removing the low "E" string, replacing it and retuning that string back to proper pitch. Next, is the "A" string followed by the "D" string and on and on until I finish all strings.

Before you start you will need to get a few simple tools out. String winder, tumer, pencil (use the pencil lead at the bridge and nut to eliminate the use of axle grease) and a small wire cutter.

As you change strings keep in mind that the tuners loosen by turning counterclock-wise and tighten by turning clock-wise.

Due to "string stretch" you'll have to keep checking your strings until they settle in but that won't take too long.

Nela

Deadstring, just where is this place of bidness located. If it's in your neck of the woods it can't be far from me. Might want to get by there and take a look-see, sometimes.

Nela

What kinda guitar are you playing. If you are playing an acoustic guitar thru an electric amp then you won't get as good a sound as you would with a acoustic amp. Any way, I would start out with all knobs in the 12:00 position. From there you can add or take away the bass, reverb, treble or whatever until you get the sound you are after. Keep experimenting until you get that sound worked out.

Nela