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I must honestly say that I hate using a pick. I even got one of the textured ones to help me to stop dropping it into the sound hole…still feels alien to me, but I promised myself I will work at getting used to it. I’d also appreciate any tips on making it feel natural to use when playing my guitar.
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Yay to you, HMHALL85!!
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Jorge, I wish there was a dating website for guitars! I really appreciate all of the tips for finding a good, used guitar. Like you, I don’t really care if it has a few scratches and dings (so do I)…I just want it to be playable and sound good.
This is a “low-spend” year for me, so my search will be serious. Thanks again!
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Hi Skyman. I’ve never heard of the Big Baby, but I will investigate it. I agree that the Guitar Center salespeople aren’t as knowledable as I would hope, especially for someone new to playing an instrument. I will, however, check them out for used guitars. Thank yoiu for the heads up! Happy music-filled 2026!
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Jorge, I absolutely love reading your replies! Where do you suggest I find good, used guitars? I live in Las Vegas.
BTW…Happy music-filled 2026!!
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Loraine, thank you for your reply. Tell me, how are you doing with the power chords? I am not able to make them even at the upper end of the neck (acoustic or electric). It looks like I will be sticking with the easier to form standard chords.
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The Taylor is around $800…not affordable for me. I have yet to find a used one for sale…maybe in the new year. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
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I’m familiar with the Taylor brand. I will see what I can find (and afford). Thanks for your reply.
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Jorge, I also like that the acoustic is more portable and I don’t have to carry an amp with me (I have an electric-acoustic, so I have the choice of playing it as-is or amplifying the sound).
Two of my fretting fingers are crooked. It’s very difficult for me to make the stretch that requires skipping a fret and still get a decently clear sound out of my instrument.
I will confess that when I get frustrated, I put the guitar down for a while and pick up one of my ukuleles (either the concert or barritone) and play them for awhile. The nylon strings are much easier to press and I feel somewhat accomplished when I can create a recognizable tune. After about 15 minutes of playing one of those, I go back to the guitar and play it/them. I usually do better then. I think the ukulele provides and warm-up and a confidence builder for the guitar…for me, at least.
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Pete, I have taken my acoustic to a specialist and had it “tuned up”. I like the weight of it better than the electric. I still find the electric easier to fret because it is easier to press down the strings. If I can figure out how to post a picture of my left hand on my electric guitar neck, you will be able to see how crooked my ring and pinkie fingers are (bicycle injury 50 years ago) and why it is so difficult for me to make decent chords on the acoustic.
I have looked into getting a smaller guitar, but quite frankly, I really can’t afford to buy one. I have seen children as young as seven years old play full-sized guitars, so I know it’s not impossible for me to do…just kinda difficult at this time.
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Thank you, Pete
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Thank you for the positive feedback!
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Thank you!
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BarbaraM, I haven’t gotten that far in the course yet, but I will be looking for it. Thanks again!
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jorgemac: Thank you so much for the tip about accuracy. I will try that.