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With now only four weeks to go, I got fishin' fever somethin' fierce. I just went cover-to-cover through the latest issue of "Fly Fusion" magazine, and I honestly can't tell what a single article was about. I just did it to ward off the heebie-jeebies I'm having from excitement. As Dad used to say, "The tug is the drug!"

Congrats on your new RV, Dirty Ed! No matter how old we get, there's always a little boy / girl inside that needs to get out and play once in a while. Otherwise, just like real kids, they'll drive you nuts. Hope you both have lots of fun adventures together!

Wow ... and I'll say it again backwards ... WOW!!! A great song and brilliantly performed.

Peatle / Jandle ... I'd love to hear it. Would you post a link to where it is on SoundCloud?  Thanks kindly!

Very sad news. I recall a number of encouraging posts he made in the Forums, and although I didn't know him, he was a Chordian and one that will be missed.

Incredibly hilarious!

Friends like that are invaluable, Peatle, and you must be glad he's safe. Did you see much of the storm's effects in New Zealand?

You're definitely right about Mr. Entwistle, KIR. I play bass somewhat (and poorly) and there's no doubt that a top-notch bassist raises the whole sound of a group to a higher level.

Hello Paco ... and a big Canadian welcome to Chordie!

Everyone learns at the their own pace, and as you practice your "finger memory" will start to become automatic ... it's that simple. There's always going to be a measure of frustration with what we can't do, as even the most advanced players will admit. That's what keeps "wind in the sails" and striving to improve a bit each week!

Some others have made several great song suggestions to work with, and you'll be making progress in no time. The regular participants here in the Forums are very supportive and non-competitive, and we'd all appreciate you taking an active part, and keeping us informed of your progress.

And if you display above the ordinary kindness and care for others on the forum, passion for music and support of other members' creations, consistent involvement - all seasoned with genuine humility - you get a well-deserved title like our own Strummerboy Bill, a.k.a. Musicator Extraordinaire.

I'm a firm believer that the name brand means a lot less than the quality of the guitar itself. Pretty well every brand makes guitars from entry-level to top-of-the-line, and are priced accordingly. Coming from a +30-year retail background, I know firsthand that the companies with the highest profiles, celebrity endorsements, extensive marketing campaigns, etc. simply must build those expenses into the cost of their product.

Great quality guitars are made by Takamine, Larrivee, Eastman, Guild, Norman, Seagull, Simon & Patrick, Yamaha, Cordoba, Epiphone, Sigma, etc., as well as by Gibson, Taylor, and Martin. My 12-string is a Takamine, which I like very much. Most of them also make lower priced guitars so they don't miss that market, so the brand-name sticker can't really be the criteria to base a purchase on.

Regardless of brand, an all-solid-wood guitar (no plywood) is going to give you that deep & rich tone you're looking for, much better than a plywood one. At the least, an all-solid-wood top with laminate sides & back will be a more economic second choice. That's how my Takamine is made, and although I like it, it is a bit "shallow in the deep end" if you get my meaning. Next to that, the guitar has to "fit" you in terms of size, neck shape / width, etc. Do a bit of self-education on guitar construction, find ones that are well-made, and then let your ears and hands do the talking. As UJB has already said, the Epiphone Masterworks are an all-solid-wood construction that are priced reasonably, as are the Yamaha "A" series.

Happy hunting!