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Very wise advise. I've noticed that some of the heavier songs i play tend to be buzzy so with this advise i'll lighten up and see what happens. Thanks for sharing. I also have a pretty big book of songs i like to work on daily just to keep myself sharp so i don't lose the touch for each one.

I've found it easier to learn by key and what chords are in that key instead of a number pattern. It also helps a lot to learn by ear. Playing barre chords is another whole thing for me though. I have trouble combining barres and open chords in a single progression.

Thanks for the feedback Joe. I checked out your site and found it informative. I decided against the AL 2000 and just went ahead and got the upgraded AL 3100 simply because of the binding and handmade nut and filed frets. I'm expecting delivery any day this week. I'm sure i'll love it.

I have finally been able to get a pic of my guits. Here is my 07 Takamine EG334CE, 56 Silvertone, and my favorite the 94 Jasmine Takamine S35.

A 12 string shouldn't any harder than a 6 as long as you have long enough fingers and they are strong enough to press 2 strings instead of 1 for each chord position. To each thier own and i wish you well with it.

Maybe you could record yourself playing the chords to the song then go back on the electric and fill in the leads.I'd spend one day learning the rhythm or chords to get it down then the next two to learn the lead and solos. As for the strum patterns just listen to the music and strum it in time with the drum beat or bass count. It really helps to have a metronome to help with timing for stumming. Good Luck and i hope this helps. Oh and welcome to the forum

Welcome to the forum Gag and Joe. I'm sure you both will add alot to the group on here.
Gag as for the amp you might want to look into at least a 40 watt tube amp or a 75 to 100 watt if you get solid state for small gigs especially if there is a drummer in the mix and congrats on the Strat.:)

Some times you just need to leave your work at work and home at home. I used to have the same problem but when i started refusing to think about work at home it all worked out. Relax and cast all of your cares on God and he will see that the weary gets rest.

I got a GPS unit for those times for when i do go somewhere out of the ordinary. No musical gifts for me this year. I always get as i need anyhow so i feel the need for a good electric coming soon .

Here is 20 of my favorites in no particular order from my books of about 200 songs that i try to play every day or at least twice a week.

Consuming Fire by Third Day
Prodigal by Casting Crowns
Eagles by Third Day
Come Home Running by Chris Tomlin
Awsome God by Rich Mullins
Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Pancho N Lefty by Willie and Merle
Then by Brad Paisley
Folsom Prison Blues by Johhny Cash
Lay em Down by Needtobreath
Pierced by Audio Adrenaline
Saved by Grace  re written by Me (in the tune of Turn The Page)Bob Segar
Savin Me by Nickleback
Great Light Of The World by Bebo Norman
Hands And Feet by Audio Adrenaline
Red Sky by Brandon Heath
Sing Me Back Home by Merle Haggard
Carried To The Table by Leeland
Mama's Hungry Eyes by Merle Haggard
Grace Like Rain by Todd Agnew

This is surely the way of Christ. The guy made an attack on you and what you are for and you give him the gift of forgiveness and plea for his return. I wish we could all be this way. Thank You Pastor for the perfect example of forgiveness that should remind us that it is a daily thing and not only for the holidays. Well done moderators. I see it as one less trouble maker.