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Sorry Balddude - I should've been more precise:
While this is my first run at a tap delay, I do understand the concept and the act of tapping the delay time.  My question is regarding what might be used as a "dotted 8th" delay (or variant).  Here's the text from the manual concerning this feature (and this is really all it says about it):

"FACTOR VALUE KNOB 5 SETTING
If the MODULATION effect’s SPEED parameter or the DELAY effect’s TIME parameter are assigned to a control switch, you can set the MODULATION effect’s LFO SPEED or the DELAY effect’s DELAY TIME by the interval at which you press the control switch twice. When you do so, the interval at which you actually press the pedal will be applied to the parameter at a “factor† (i.e., multiple) of 1/6, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 1, 4/3, 3/2, 2, 3, or 4, according to the setting of the FACTOR parameter (value knob 5)."

...um, huh?

I'm not really using the tap for modulation - maybe someday - so just ignore that aspect.  I might be in over my head trying to figure this out (duh, that's why I'm asking here!) but I'm hoping that an understanding of this feature might help me move up a notch in my ability to manipulate the signal processor, and thus raise the bar on my overall playing and adaptability.

Again, any help understanding this would be greatly appreciated!

C'mom, jaminfesteddonkey - I'm dyin' to see some pics!!  What a sa-weet sounding guitar!!

Personally, I am currently coveting a maple neck HSS Strat.  But, alas, it will have to wait (but not forever!)

47 - male - Colorado, "in the shadow of Pikes Peak"

Got my first guitar at about 14 and took some lessons from a very good jazz and blues style player - cut my teeth on blues!  I kind of lost interest for several years through my late 20's into my 30's - never stopped playing, really, just stopped progressing.  Got a bit more serious after a while and a few years ago bought a beautiful new all solid concert cutaway and also found Chordie!  Playing is fun again!  My playing has progressed more over the past 3 - 5 years than any stretch of time prior.  I credit this website with much of the inspiration - and some great laughs and lessons from the frequentors as well as the newbies.

Thanks to all!!  (yes, it's true: the barre chords WILL come)

I've been trying to learn and practice on Brian Setzer licks lately.  His style and phrasings are unique and challenging - and sooo cool!  It has expanded my playing and challenged me greatly.  There are a few Setzer solos right here on Chordie!!  (A big thanks to the tabbers)

I live in Colorado at 6,200 ft above sea level - very arid here.  My guitar is all solid woods so humidity is very important.  I use a device similar to the one referenced by dguyton.  I don't always keep my guitar in its case - sometimes I want the convenience of just picking it up and playing for a few minutes - but I can hear and feel the difference when it has been in the case with the properly hydrated humidifier.  These devices are typically less than $15 US.  They will want you to use distilled water.

Thanks for chipping in, diver1, and welcome to Chordie.  You'll find a wealth of information and lots of interesting dialogue in many places throughout the forums.  Stick around and enjoy.  Everyone is very happy to share their knowledge and experience - and now it's A Family Outing, too!

And in Spanish it's Costly or Expensive Dinner.  There's even a story about how the name came to be!

Yep words are cool!

Sorry 'bout going off thread.....

Hi aperham and welcome to Chordie!!!

I play it like this:

Verse:
XX5450
XX4450

Chorus:
XX[10]987
XX5432

I see you posted this a long time ago, so I hope you're still checking it.

I ran into the same type of chord rut, too.  I went out and bought myself a book called "Picture Chord Encyclopedia" which shows many voicings of about any chord you can think of.  It's very well done and helped alot; it also challenged my fingering technique.  Chordie also has an AWESOME chord chart under the Resources tab at the top of this page.  If you folks haven't checked it out, you owe it to yourselves!  Hats off to whomever put that bad boy together!!

SouthPaw41L

I suppose if I would have read the original suggestion more carefully, I would've figured that out.  I'm square on the terminology for the various parts of the guitar, but the Wiki link is interesting nonetheless.  I do not currently have any issues with buzz, shortened sustain, or dull sounding strings, but I'll try your suggestion just to check it out.  It makes sense that the graphite would make for a smoother, more friendly surface for the string to rest upon.  Seems like a good idea!  I'll let you know....

Caracena

P.S.
How do you do the quotes in the box like that - that's cool and leaves very easy reference as to which posting you're addressing.

I used to use Elixir, but I've switched to using D'addario EXP.  I think they have a better, fuller sound - no low end drop off, if you know what I mean.  I tried the DR's that 25Frankster refers to in this thread.  I thought they sounded pretty nice, but I really had trouble with the shape.  Yeah, I know that sounds wierd, but they really seemed to "roll" a lot.  Bending was very clumsy and hard to control.  They're too round.  I didn't like 'em.  But, hey; that's why there's so many different strings out there.  If we all liked the same strings, we'd probably all own the same guitar, too; and what fun would that be!

I confess to not changing my strings as often as I should.  I mean I just restrung about 3 or 4 weeks ago, and really I'd like to replace them again.  I'll have to wait a couple more weeks though.  They're only 12 bucks or so, but...you know, 12 bucks is 12 bucks.

Before the days of coated strings (aging myself, here) I used to use a Guild phospher bronze on my acoustic.  I think the coated strings are a little easier on the fingertips!

Great topic,
Thanks for reading,
Kurt