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Joey..  thoughts and prayers with you and yours..  words are hard to find.  Deadstring.. you are so right.. what you said.

Interesting stuff..  I did a bit of research after seeing Joe Fletcher & the Wrong Reasons..  he was playing a Loar LO 16.  I really like the smaller body guitars..  and this one, really sounded great.  When I checked it out on the net..  it appears a guy named Lloyd Loar worked for Gibson back in 1919 -1924.  He was a luthier and made primarily mandolins..  if you go to the Loar website there are a few artists that use these..  the model I'm referring to - Loar Lo 16 is actually affordable at $399 new.  I've seen them as low as $250 on ebay. 
Of course, the last thing I need is yet another guitar..   just can't help the GAS.

Many thanks folks for your info and advice...  I may go ahead and get one..  we do quite a bit of Americana type stuff..  think it would be kinda cool to play that on a few tunes...
I had to read Beamer's reply a couple of times myself.. funny. 
Thanks again..  will post if it happens..

Hey BGD -  I gotta say, I sort of hold a pick that way as well..  problem is my thumb sometimes splits open from just that.  I've come to realize its the way I hold the pick..  after many, many years of playing this way..  well, I don't see it changing.  I did however change to a heavier pick.  A little better but I have a feeling it will be this way.  Its worse in the winter... when hands are chapped, etc.   We all have our techniques and downright set in our ways huh..   keep up the strum.
Deb

Had the pleasure of seeing Harry Chapin in Boston back in 1973 or so..  he was the opening act for Carly Simon.  He stole the show.  Excellent.  I have many faves, its hard to narrow down to just one.  I have to say one of my all time favorites is Neil Young..  no wait - Bonnie Raitt..  although..    see, its difficult.  Kinda like Lays potato chips..  just can't have one..
Deb

Russell..  Its just awful when something like this happens..   thankfully, you're bank is taking care of most of it..  My house was broken in to a couple of years back..  these theives even stole my Fed Tax return check.  Such a hassle and such a violation..  they also stole a Squier elec guitar and Fender amp that they had to schlep up from my basement.. all the while my Martin hd28 was sitting there and they left it..  thankfully. 
Good luck with everything..  Deb

25 guitars!  Impressive.
My main guitar is a Martin HD28.. 
Also have 12 string Aria & a 6 string Aria
Epiphone 150 Flat top
Art & Lutherie A&L cedar acoustic-electric
Epiphone Dot
Currently have my eyes on a Gibson J45.  It may have to wait.. 
Deb

Thank you BGD for this good news.  Can't wait to see the pics..  Sounds like its Nessie's lucky day..

Good pics Nao..  guitars looking good too..  I was wondering.. when any of us picks up a guitar, what is the first chord you strum to see what it sounds like..??  For me, its a E chord.  Looks like you're playing an E chord as well.  Just curious..  doesn't matter what guitar I pick up, its always tested with an E
Safe travels   
Deb

Hey Deadstring..  I've used a Fender Acoustisonic for gigs like that and it works great..  has seperate inputs for a mic and for guitar...  not a bad deal there..  Deb

Z - right you are.. with all the day to day stuff who has time?!  So, I do try and make time ..  time to kayak, play some golf.. hang with some friends..  above all else - play guitar daily.  Also play at least a gig a week..  Sometimes, just hanging in front of a tv is great..    remember, all work and no play..  well, you know the rest.  I think making a to do list has to include fun..  once its on the list.. well, ya gotta do it !  Deb

Forgive the double post...

Both by the Beatles..
Attraction - Girl
Repulsion - Think For Yourself