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Speaking of calluses, can you get a calluses on top of another calluses? I have well developed calluses on my fingers but after awhile I develope a spot on the tip of my index finger that is very hard. This area gets sore from continued playing and, over time, becomes "loose" to the point where I can pull it off. There is a calluses underneath that is well developed but it leaves a depression on the tip of my finger. I can continue playin g without any problems but over time it comes back. Any idea's?

nela

I think we all know McCain has done some good things for the country during his term in the Senate and if elected would have been as good a president as the Congress would have allowed hin to be. Obama's term in the Senate is relativly short and as such he does not have a long history of accomplishments. He is a very smart person and appears to have some huge talent. He is a good speaker and I do hope he is not just saying what we want to hear and not back up what he say's. I do believe there is some information concerning his past that was not made available to the public that should have been disclosed. When I saw Obama refuse to stand at attention during the National Anthem at one of his "Rallies" I was turned off by him. If he is to hold the Highest Office we have he need to respect that office and it's history. Also, I am already of tired of hearing he's the 1st Afro-American President. He is either American or he's not. He is half white and half black and from what I understand he's got a little Irish mixed in somewhere, as well. This comment is not meant to be racist but it is the facts. I guess this would make him a Black Irish Caucasion American. The only thing that really matters is that "HE DOES THE JOB HE WAS ELECTED TO DO"!

Nela

I, too, have trouble remembering the chords to songs and use my own sheet music when playing. I have only been playing for just over 3 years but I think I am doing well for my experience level. I have a song book with over a 100 songs in it that I have transposed to key's that my wife sings in. We get together with a group of musicians who have been playing together for years, 2 times a month and play. My wife and I get to do 2 to 4 songs per night and I need to use my sheet music in order to play. One of my friends who is a good musician tells me that if I listen I can hear chord changes and play accordingly. I have not developed to that stage, yet. Another thing that affects my playing is that there is just way too many people playing at the same time. There may be 5 to 6 people playing rythem guitar and a couple doing lead, a keyboard and sometimes a steel.With the people playing rythem it seems as though everyone is playing something different. If the song is in the key of "G" I'll be playing open chords, one or 2 others will capo 2nd fret and play "A"  and 1 or 2 will capo 5th fret and play "D". To top everything else off there will be various strum patterns being used so it can be difficult to stay in timing. I try to tune everyone else out and play my song to my wife's singing voice. She has to do the same and tune everything out but my playing. Trying to remember chords with all this going on is very difficult.

Nela

rubyruby, can you tell me how long this piece of string I have in my pocket, is? The question you ask is almost impossible to answer. I would 1st set a budget for what I could afford, then I would start looking for what that price range offered. I think I would begin with abour 3 hundred bucks. You can very easily find a small amp (10 to 30 watts), used, in the 50 to 75 dollar price range. For what you have remaining you could find a decent guitar to get started with. Never buy your gear because it looks cute or somebody tells you it's a good buy. Try everything out and make sure it's in good working order before layin' yo're money down. If you are not able determine the quality find some you trust to go with you and listen to their advice. Spend all the time you need to make your decision but always buy what you want are you will not be satisfied.

nela

Southpaw41, this is not meant ot offend you (strong country influnce) but if my wife was gone for 2 weeks I believe I would be tempeted to try Rodney Carrington's song "Show them to me".
I think I would have my acoustic guitar set up, a little mood lighting going on, floors swept, carpet vacuumed, dishes done, a good bottle of wine with the top unscrewed and anything else I could think of ready to provide the right setting, then I would hit her with this song the minute she walked in the door. Just a thought. If you think you might be interested in this song, let me know & I'll send you the link.

Nela

My wife had a "66 Galaxie 500 LTD when we married. 390 cu. in, 330 hp, 4 bbl, automatic on floor. Red with black vinyl top, black interior with bucket seats. It was "shore nuff" sweet. Wished we still had it.

Nela

Roger, I feel for you. I, too work in construction. Most of the time I work 10 to 14 hours a day and 6 days a week. This is hard work and at the end of the day I'm just exhausted from standing around, having to tell people what to do, drinking coffee, pointing, screaming, hollering and cussing. Yeah, I'm the fat assed project manager who run everything.

Nela

Changing the pins on your guitar will have NO effect without changing the nut and bridge, as well. If your existing pins are plastic, chances are the bridge and nut are of the same materials. Without changing them they will dampen any sound improvements made by the new pins.
There are several different types of materials that can be used from bone, ivory or synthetic available. Replacing the bridge and nut will take some expert fitting and might be best left to the experts. If you are going to undertake this activity I would recommend you let a professional do the work and completely set-up the guitar for your playing style at the same time.

Nela

Don't worry about it. Since they asked you to play with them they have assumed that you got the brightest eye's in the 'tater patch. Be honest about your ability and tell them just how great you are. Never back down. Follow the advice from Upyerkilt about the whiskey But instead of you drinking it, show up early and get everybody else drunk. That way, when you tell them the next day about how good you played they'll believe you. If you get them drunk enough you can lead into a fast version of "Old McDonald's Farm" and have everybody singin' 'long.

Nela

You can go a pay $10,000.00 for the top of the line guitar and that will not make you play any better. Figure out your style of playing, set a dollar amount you want to spend (and can afford), don't get in a hurry, and try out everything you can get your hands on. There's good quality out there in most major brands and you would not go wrong with any of them. Pick out something that suits you and be happy. I can still play my $750.00 Takamine right next to a Martin and KNOW I'm getting just as good a sound.

Nela