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I'm making me a list and as soon as I can get to town I'm a'gonna get me a bottle of something.

Nela

TF, I do like the 11 / 52 D'addario strings and don't feel like I loose anything on the bass side by using heavier strings. Also, just like BGD said, tuning 1/2 step down to Eb is a very good option when using heavier strings. Or even a whole step down. You will loose the string tension but by adding a capo you can bring things back to standard. And yes you can tweek your tuning AFTER you place the capo on the guitar.

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Zurf, I use 9 / 42 Earthgood Lite's. The guitar is set-up with a bone nut / saddle, ebony bridge pins and a very low action. I get plenty of volume, ringing chords / notes and, what I think and been told, a great sound. The guitar stays in standard tuning and renmains in tune even after days in it's case. Whenever I pick it up it may need a little minor tweeking and its ready to go. 

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gooffy77, welcome to the site. Yhere has been some excellant information given to you, already, but I would like to add the following;

Acoustic guitars usually have a much larger string guage than an electric guitar. Lighter guage acoustic strings are much easier to play but you may lose than good bass sound. Experiment with some lighter guage strings until you find something you like. Also, a low action is easier to play. You may want to have a good guitar tech look at your guitar and have it checked out. You would be amazed at how a good "set-up" will help a guitar's playability. Barre chords are moveable - so try playing them all up and down the neck. A good practice set would be C - F - G. There are many, many songs in that chord progression.

As mentioned above try using your middle, ring and index finger to form open chords - E - Am come easy. Once you learn this those barres will come easy. On the A shaped barre chords you may want to try makking a "double barre" with your index and ring finger. This is much easier for me. Learn the E shape, Am and the A shape barre chords first as they are the easiest to learn. As for the C, D and G shaped barre chords I would stay away from them until I learned tie other barre's as they are more furstrating. Anyway, dood luck and keep practicing.

Nela

I've had Starbucks coffee and did not care, or like it, at all. I drink a lotta coffee throught the day. I like plain old "home brewed" straight outta the pot. No sugar, no cream, no anything, just good coffee. Most people who drink the Starbucks stuff go for the "frou-frou' added condiments and are not really drinking coffee. Think I'll go get another cupo, now.

Nela

Now I done found another depth finder for my boat. This one is a Humminbird 859ci DI Combo. I'll be able to link both units via an ethernet cable and share all information between them. That'll give me Down imaging, Side imaging, GPS, Maps, Chartplotting and Sonar in the front and back of the boat. Now all I have to do is find me a smart high school student who can teach me how to use them.

In my younger days I phished a lotta tournaments and managed to win some good money. I did spend way more money on phishing stuff than I won. but that's another story. Now. having been away for several years, I'm really looking forward to getting back into the sport. Anybody want to come go phishing with me?

Nela

Dave, glad everything is working out for you. As for your question concerning the humidifer, it's whatever you like best - just don't over do it.

Playing your guitar after a professional set-up sure 'nuff makes it look good to you're ears, don't it? Thanks for the update and don't be a stranger, keep posting.

nela

When I first came down with A-Fib I had some bad issues with my BP bottoming out. If I stood up to fast I would nearly pass out, and did a few times. So I do understand what Dondra is going thru. It took awhile, but, with trial and error my doctor finally got my meds worked out. I still have the A-Fib, and I guess I always will, but it's under control. Make sure Dondra and her doctor stay on top of this and I hope ya'll get better.

Nela

Joey, you have an addiction to guitars, but. I guess it's a good thing to have. It could be worse, you could be buying banjo's.

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TF, sorry but you are not going to like this reply. Since your new guitar has been traveling all those miles you need to be aware that most shipping of products are sent out in trucks, trailors or containers that are not temperture controlled. As such, when the new guitar arrives you should let is sit, "unopened" for a day or 2 to become acclimated to your location. I'm not saying this to be cute but only to help you. Also, be sure to take pictures of the "packaging" prior to opening so you can verify if noticable damage was done during the shipping process. It would also be good to let the delivery person know you are going to wait for a period of time to open it, as well. One other thing that may be a good idea is that when you tune the guitar for the 1st time, tune it a step (or 1/2 step) down for a day or so. You can always capo 1st or 2nd fret to bring it into standard tuning. Take care of the guitar and hope you many years of enjoyment.

Nela

Deadstring, you are not highjacking this thread. If there is anything I can do for you, or any other member of this forum, all you gotta do is ask. I may be going to Shreveport on the 19th so maybe we can meet up and drink a pot or 2 of coffee or something. You take care of yourself and keep us informed. I, too, have had problems with different medications I was taking and had to get things stopped or changed.

Nela