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(8 replies, posted in Electric)

Hey Chordie Peeps:

I am brand new to playing electric guitars...I just purchased my first one and bought a very small (second hand) amp (HL A101 10 watt amp) just to learn and practice with at home...I have no aspirations of ever playing a gig for an audience...However, I would like to buy a better quality amp without having to break the bank...Do any of you have a suggestion on a decent sounding small amp for my home...Thanks in advance for your input.

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(9 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Thank you for all the new info and instruction, as well as the "welcome aboard" comments...I really appreciate your input...Never thought I could be so absorbed by anything, but learning to play has been a true joy in my life!!!

Hey all:

I am new to both, Chordie and learning to play the guitar...I have been practicing/playing for just about a year now...I can play some songs but still struggle with speed and some chord changes...I have noticed a vast improvement in the last 2-3 months...However, I still struggle with chord changes to "C"...my left hand pointer finger was mangled several years ago in a fight with a chainsaw (chainsaw-1...me-nothing), so I have no knuckle at the mid point on my pointer...thus I have to really work to make it find the "B' string in the first fret...any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...I am a 54 year old novice with no musical background, but I do love learning to play!!!

I don't have a Martin, but I did exactly what you said in your last comment with my new Yamaha...I took it to a luthier and had him complete a "new set up" and add a strap button to the neck base...total cost was around $60.00...it was well worth it...