[JeffM.22]

I am thinking that one written specifically for the guitar will serve you the best. Guitar Fretboard Workbook, 2nd edition, by Barrett Tagliarino is available on Amazon. There are exercises with an answer key that focus on the individual content of the chapters. Amazon has a preview feature that will give you access to the 1st few chapters.

It goes beyond the TAC Fretboard course.

[JeffM.22]

<div>@bmacdonald Here is Tony’s video</div>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUvVQ-1fWWo

[JeffM.22]

Brian,

Adding a pickup to an acoustic is not very difficult, but the topic is somewhat of a rabbit hole. Unfortunately they all have varying sound characteristics. They can be active (battery) or passive (may need a preamp); Piezo Style (fit under the saddle), Transducer Style (fit under the bridge inside) Coil style (across the sound hole). The best are a combination and utilize an internal mic. Almost all versions require drilling an end pin for the cord. Some require a pre-amp to be cut into the upper bout. Any Luthier or guitar shop can install.

Tony did a pickup review a few years ago. It may be a bit dated, but it is a good primer. It might be on Accoustic Tuesday. Tons of pickup reviews on YouTube as well.

Amps are yet another rabbit hole.

If you just want to record yourself, it can be done with only a phone or simply recording a private Zoom session.

A mic, audio interface and a DAW will do the best job of duplicating your acoustic sound.

Possibly you can avoid all this by starting with an open mic session in someone’s living room.

[JeffM.22]

@johnny67 Interesting concept by Black Mountain picks. They are very comfortable due to the spring loaded top and come in two thicknesses. The one I have is 1 1/8″ long.

[JeffM.22]

I thought a poster got notifications of reply’s by default. This is also meant to be a test of that!

[JeffM.22]

I also have a Spark. Good value for a wide range of features. Not enough power to gig with unless it is mic’d/wired into a PA or FRFR. It is designed to be a practice amp, nothing more. There is a phone/tablet app that you will need. Firmware upgrades do require a computer, (yours or borrowed). Also comes with a DAW.

[JeffM.22]

H’mmm. Embarrassed to say I have the knowledge but lacking the time to put it into practice. I need to dig out a daily challenge with a hammer-on and get those middle and ring fingers ready to pounce.

[JeffM.22]

Glad you were able to figure this out so it works most of the time. My fretting pinky is still shorter though due to a partial amputation. Just the one joint knuckle functions for me, so the finger curl pull-off is an impossibility for me.

[JeffM.22]

Here is a good Hammer-On Pull-Off lesson from Rob Hampton.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEnPtSjqrMw

[JeffM.22]

Ok, don’t rush it.

[JeffM.22]

FYI, I got your notification, Ed.

[JeffM.22]

Agreed. I paid for it assuming there would be growth in the library! I was not happy with that. 😠

[JeffM.22]

Agree. Thanks MG

[JeffM.22]

Thanks, Owen.

[JeffM.22]

Thanks, Kurt