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I'd prefer a flatter fretboard. If it's not a compound radius fretboard I'd like a 12" radius instead of the 10" radius.

Thanks Martin, I'll check out TrueFire. Believe it or not, I was watching a lesson by Jens Larsen before I read your comment. He's great.

Huggy, John, I'm going to try to find a Jazz club nearby. Maybe there's an open mic for Jazz cats I can sit in on. Who knows, I might even find a Jazz guitar teacher.

That's a good link Jake. Thanks!

I want to learn Jazz guitar but I can't find a Jazz guitar teacher. Are there any recommended books, websites, videos, DVDs, lessons, etc. out there? All I have currently is the Real Book. I can read the sheet music but I want to go beyond simply playing the melodies and chords. Thanks.

How do the built-in effects on the Boss Katana compare with their pedals? Is it just as good, exactly like their pedals or isn't it? Would it be redundant to use a Boss Pedal with the Katana amp or can I get away with not using Boss pedals? I have an OS-2 and an ML-2.

Thanks for the recommendations everyone. Kemper sounds nice but pricey. The Yamaha THR 10 is tempting. Got any tips or advice for a newbie who has never used a modelling amp? What about any solid-state amps for $250?

I have a Blackstar HT-5, and I love it, but it sounds best only when played loudly. I'm looking for an non-tube amp that will sound good played quietly and whose tone can be shaped at lower volumes. In other words, an amp that doesn't need to be cranked loud to sound good. I've seen many, many...

I have an SE Custom 24. I love it but there are two things I don't like: the pick-ups, which I can change (duh), and the 10" fretboard radius. I don't need a crazy flat fretboard like 20", but I find it easier to play my Strats (10"-14" radius) and Gibson Explorer (12" radius). Is it possible to...

The guitar does have a tremolo. I did not remove all six strings at once.

Yes, I used the same strings. I always use 10 gauge strings with this guitar. I didn't adjust anything while restringing the guitar.

I recently changed the strings on my SE Custom 24 and the action is so low that the 1st and 2nd frets of the A, D and G strings are fretting out. The first five frets on the low E and frets 3, 4 and 5 on the A string are buzzing as well. I did not have this issue before I changed strings...

Ok, here's what I've been getting at. I recently found my old theory textbook and it reminded me of these tips. The spaces on a musical staff spell F-A-C-E The lines spell EGBDF, which can be remembered with the mnemonic Every Good Boy Does Fine The order of sharps, FCGDAEB, can be memorized...

Nothing specific, I only meant the beginning of a student's lessons in music theory.

Thank you for your replies. Believe it or not, music theory always came naturally to me and I never struggled with many concepts, and so I never had to study or use tips, or tricks to memorize or learn it. How would I help someone else learn theory if it does not come easily or naturally to...

I have trouble teaching music theory to others. What made learning theory easier for you? Flash cards are the only method I can think of to try to make studying easier. I know there are websites that will teach music theory to you and some are better than others but what tips, tricks, or advice...

Fullmoon, nice collection! I've wanted to make the Kramer Pacer my first Floyd Rose guitar.

I want to disqualify discounted instruments. Used instruments could also feature modifications, such as upgraded tuners or a better quality bridge. I want to find the less expensive, or even the cheapest instruments that still feel good and stay in tune without requiring extra work, excluding a...

I want(ed) to make the SE SVN my first seven string guitar but I didn't have the money when they were around and now that I have the money for one I can't find the Black Cherry SE SVN that I want. Unfortunately the grey black and Holocomb SVN aren't my bag.

Wow! These are great stories. Thanks for your replies! It's great to know that there are nice guitars in every price range. The cheapest guitars I've played are a Fender Starcaster (Strat copy, not the semi-hollow) that my mom's old boyfriend gave to me and a mid '70s Yamaha FG-340 that my dad...