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Hi, Thanks for the explanation @Slouching Raymond as a novice I was puzzled how 12 strings would be fitted to a guitar; I learn a bit more each day. I've copied all the guitar string information so have it to fall back on when I buy strings. I've now made quite a bit of progress learning how...

Hi, Thank rob for your birthday wishes. I rotavated the middle meadow this morning; half way through I knocked off for a mug of tea and biscuit; resuming the job I wondered if I could make a video of it so I placed the camera on an upturned bucket hoping the strong wind wouldn't blow it off...

Hi, Thanks @BTStudio for your birthday wishes. I baked a mixed fruit cake yesterday evening but I think the fire brigade would be called out if I put the candles on it. Many thanks @Slouching Raymond for the birthday wishes and special thanks for taking the time to let me have all the guitar...

Hi, Many thanks Slouching Raymond for posting so much useful information and tips which I appreciate. I've only played the guitars a short while but used a pick and found the experience enjoyable; I played them again this morning experimenting with the Fender amp settings which at times...

Hi, The Fender Mustang 1 amp bought yesterday. The Lindo ZST Series guitar bought yesterday. The Fender Squire Strat Affinity limited edition bought yesterday. Both guitars & amp are in wonderful condition. Kind regards, Col.

Hi, Here's surprise; not only do I now have a bit of spare time; yesterday I bought two lovely guitars and a amp. My wonderful wife is still very unwell needing her knee replacement but a few days ago whilst watching a YouTube music video; she mentioned she'd like to have a go at playing a...

Hi, Many thanks Rob for your information; I've watched a few YouTube tutorials which also recommend 1080 x 60. Yes YouTube rejected it because it was only an audio file; at first I didn't understand until I realized YouTube only accept video files hence I bought the video camera; I have a much...

Hi, I'm 77 years of age this month and it's three years since my lovely wife treated me to my first violin. During the three years all I've had are interruptions and problems whilst trying to practice playing A couple of days ago I got into the studio at last and played two of my favourite...

Hi, Sounds like a good plan you have Slouching Raymond; good luck. Being new to all this I didn't understand DAW; https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-a-daw I'm learning all the time. I enjoyed another 30 minutes violin practice this morning. Kind regards, Col.

Hi, These Tascam pocket studios are brilliant aren't they Slouching Raymond. When I've recorded to the Tascam I then export to "Audacity" do you use a different editing program? I've so much to learn but I'm delighted to be playing my violins once again. This morning whilst awaiting Aldi to...

Hi, Many thanks TalismanRich. It's surprising how many bionic people are around these days; hip & knee replacements have been common along the street where we live; yes these replacements greatly enhance quality of life. Modern NHS is much better when you can finally get into an hospital. I've...

Hi, How the months and years fly by as we become older. Unfortunately my wonderful wife not only tested positive for Parkinson's she is now in intense pain awaiting a knee replacement; she's on 17 tablets daily 6 of these to control the Parkinson's where they so far are brilliant in stopping...

Hi, I bet it cost Google a great deal of money TalismanRich not only to lay their cable then having to remove the cable and make good. We had Cityfibre down our local lane a few months ago causing chaos with lots of temporary traffic lights some of these four way meaning lots of frustration but...

Hi, Thank you TalismanRich for your story I'm sorry to learn your dad is no longer with you. Bron's been put on tablets which should stop her hand shaking if she has Parkinson's; one tablet per day first week two tablets per day second week and no more than three tablets per day third week at...

Hi, Just an update to once again say a huge thank you to everyone who has helped me so much and to those who have taken the trouble to follow the thread. Ever since my wonderful wife treated me to my first violin I've constantly struggled to get time to play it; things are currently much worse...

Hi, Thanks TalismanRich; my BP readings really did frighten me considering I've had perfect readings until this low one; I'm not obsessed with taking BP readings but about 6 months ago I was invited to the surgery for a BP test and it proved borderline high so the surgery nurse booked me two...

Hi, Thanks Raymond. (y) After a very busy day yesterday visiting the hospital etc after tea at around 6 o'clock I indulged in a short but pleasant violin practice. Next onto the computer to catch up with mail but before doing this out of curiosity I thought I'll just check my blood pressure...

Hi, Thanks for asking rob; yes I'm about ready and also want to complete the songs I'm already playing; I can play large sections but as yet not the complete scores; there are so many things in my life pulling me in all directions by the time I do get into the studio I don't know whether I'm...

Hi, Thanks TalismanRich for your interesting story. Italian cars were always noted for being temperamental; I've never owned one and I don't think I've ever been a passenger one. Some nice looking cars though. British cars & British bikes used to wet themselves usually dropping oil from the...

Hi, Thanks Raymond. Normally we'd trade in against a new car every two or three years but this Yeti has changed things because we like it so much so want to keep it; next years service it will require new front brake pads and disks which is disappointing; brake pads yes no problem but new disks...