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Since I'm still laid up and bored I started going through my bookmarks and thought I'd share some of my favorites with everyone. Some of these I've posted before but never all in one spot. These cover a lot of different types of music along with instructional sites,backing tracks and more. Ones that aren't self explanitory I've added a note explaining what they are. So here we go in no particular order    www.guitarbackingtrack.com      www.looknohands.com  (chords and scales)  www.metrolyrics.com    www.guitartricks.com  (lessons)   www.lennonchords.info                           www.midi-tab.com  (backing tracks)   www.yourchords.com (similar to Chordie)    www.e-chords.com   www.slide.neonblade com        www.mediawebsource.com (tons of music related information)  www.southernrock.110mb.com (lots of southern rock tabs)   www.classic-country-song-lyrics.com    www.bossus.com  (pedal settings for a variety of songs)  and www.kristinhall.org  The fabulous songbook loads of songs of all types from kid songs to grunge . You may have to physically type some of these in as it seems that they aren't being recognized as a web site. Hope everyone enjoys these and finds them useful.   Later Butch

I don't know how familiar everyone is with these but they are a really cool addition for your acoustic or electric guitar. They have been around for years and give you the ability to add a thump thump sort of rythym. The materials you need are really basic and you may have them laying around. I built mine with maple plywood but you could use pine.     You need 2 pcs of 1/4 x 2 x 6      2pcs1/4 x2 x 13    2pcs 6 1/2 x 13   titebond wood glue   bar clamps   an old guitar pickup  (you can use a microphone but it's harder to mount it solid )  1/4 inch drill bit and drill  paint or stain and 4 felt pads. Assemble your box using the 2 inch pieces making sure your dimensions work out to 6 1/2 x 13 You can glue this up or add some 2'' cleats and small nails. Just make sure you keep everything square. Glue one of your 13" pcs to this frame. On the inside drill a 1/4" hole and install your jack and pickup. If you use a new pickup peel the paper off the back exposing the self stick surface. If needed you can use a little superglue to mount the pickup. make sure it's centered in the box. Next glue the top on and clamp everything together until dry.  Once dry sand it up, paint or stain it glue your felt pads to the bottom, plug it in and stomp away. A very easy project that with some practice will add a really cool effect to your performance. Keep rockin        Butch

Spent the day Thursday getting surgery and recovering from the anesthesia.   pretty miserable day. As a result I find myself with about 5 pounds of dressings,splint and tape on my left hand. Doc says 4-6 week recovery period and then start rehab.The worst thing is the boredom. Daytime TV really bites and of course I can't play any of my guitars. Thinking about restringing one up-side down and giving that a go.(LOL) No idea of how much range of motion I'll have after this is over.  Just have to wait and see. Thanks again to all for your prayers and support. The operation went well and pain is minimal. Off to the doctor again on Monday for my first check-up. I understand at that time he'll reposition my finger into more of a bent position and then immobilize it again. Looks like a long road ahead. Thanks again Chordians for being with me with thoughts and prayer. I'm sure it made a difference     Butch

At work today I had a small mishap. Actually it was a rather large mishap. We were installing a steel roof and thanks to the cold temperature and lots of rain the last few days the steel was very slippery. Things were going well until my feet went out from under me and instinct kicked in. I grabbed for the peak of the roof. Big mistake. I cut my index and middle fingers to the bone right around the first joint. Eight stitches in the index and ten in the middle. They think I may have severed the tendons as neither tip will flex. So on Monday I get to see a hand surgeon and get the full report. At this point my days of playing guitar may be numbered( at least right handed) I had already lost my pinkie on my left hand and had adapted pretty well. Now however I may have to totally relearn how to do it using my right hand for chording. But it is what it is and I figure I learned how to play once, what's to stop me from doing it again. The knowledge is there I will just have to learn to apply it using my right hand. Odd isn't it,right handed people using their left hand do something that requires a fair amount of dexterity. So as things progress I'll keep my extended family here at Chordie updated. Here's to shingle roofs. Later   Butch