Starting Over

[albert_d]

When you say you heard a dead spot, does that mean you had a crack in the wood of the body of your two guitars?

[stevieblues]

Hi @albert_d,

No it’s not cracked. The neck is probably out of adjustment. The dead spot is a fret that sounds dead. A kluncker!

[Loraine]

Hey Stevie, I’m so sorry about your back and now your guitars. I hope youre on the mend physically. I have chronic pinched nerves in my lower back, and I have to have epidurals to help maintain a semblance of a functional life.

What happened to the guitars? Just think of it as bean a temporary setback. Unfortunately, these do happen because life happens, and it could be very disappointing, which I completely understand but there is always something you can do, even if you don’t have an instrument, you could fret board wizard. Or read up on theory or an autobiography of a player you admire; some other manner on theory; practice your finger style; wjust with your right hand; you can listen to music that you want to play and save it. I do that all the time. So I have a whole folder. Basically, songs that I wanna learn. You can organize your Music area. I just did that in my guitar room. I haven’t been able to play since the beginning of October because of a broken wrist and PTSD trauma to my hand from a fall and I’ve had 2 surgeries, and now the threat of a 3rd. I guarantee I an staying immersed in one way or another, and I’m fighting the disappoint, fear, and the little voice telling me I’m not going to be a good player, so just hang my hat up. But, I love playing and singing, and who cares how good I am. I play for me and a few select friends, and I will be playing again soon. It is my motivation to get better to

Stevie, just know that you’re not aloĥe. There are many of us who can feel for what you’re going through. I know that not being able to play guitar must be very disappointing and torturous to you, because you like to maintain a daily relationship with your guitars. Just hang in there, and remember this is just temporary. You have a great attitude, so I’m sure that will help you get through this good luck.

[stevieblues]

Hey Loraine,

Thank you for your wonderful post. Sorry to hear that you’re having physical issues as well. I admire your dedication. Thanks for sharing your tips on how to stick with the journey. I wanted to say thank you real quick before my dinner. I’ll be back later to reply to your post in more detail.

Steve

[stevieblues]

Hey Loraine,

My reply was just lost somehow! I’ll come back later and make a new post. Sorry I don’t know what happened.

[Philb]

@stevieblues Sorry to hear about the back. Our mature age has it’s challenges as the body has taken wear and tear along the way.

I hope you can figure out what is going on with your guitars. Maybe, as you said, it is just a neck adjustment. I have become more comfortable with adjusting my own at times. There are some good videos out there that guide in that process and tell you what to look for (which I’m sure you know). I had to have a luthier in our area help me with a major issue though earlier in the year, and it was worth it. May you figure it out quickly; know relief; and keep on picking. Keep well!

• This reply was modified 1 year, 3 months ago by  Philb.

[stevieblues]

@Philb thanks for your reply. Yeah age has taken a toll on my body..It’s probably from playing a stuntman when I was young.

My guitar problems are caused by low humidity 20 to 30% in my apartment. I’m going to have to do something about it.

I hope you’re doing well. Keep on playing the guitar.

Steve