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To go off topic here a little - or maybe back onto a portion of the original topic - As far as Chordie's forums go... I don't honestly visit the songwriting section much.  Once a month or every other month or so, I may decide to sit down and go through songs posted in that section. Usually though, I pass by posts in there just because Chordie is a quick stop for me while I'm perusing the internet.  I stop in here to do my "moderation" thing, see what everyone's up to, say HI, and move on.  I generally stop in before I start work or right after, and work involves using this same laptop for hours at a time.  I generally do NOT have the laptop open with a guitar in my hand.  Guitar time is "me" time - unless I've planned for "us" time (skype, backyard gathering, making the choice to wade through the songwriting section, etc).

What I'm trying to say here is - don't judge your songs based on the amount of feedback you receive here.  Myself as an example, some people simply may not post on your songs because they just didn't have time to really give them the attention and thought that they deserve. 

As a side note - YOUR songs have sparked an interest and are on my mental list of posts to go through in that section when I have some extra time on my hands.

When I heard "second position" I thought of Ballet!  Bill, don't worry... it's not rubbing off I'm that weird too!

But I had to look it up... and while I could be completely wrong, I think Russell meant something more like this (and since I honestly don't know my scales, I don't totally get it... but I kind of do, in a way):

That really is going to come down to a matter of preference.  I say try them and decide then.  Although I LOVE my Martin - if I was shopping in that price range, I'd probably end up going for a Taylor.  The lower end Martins can be finicky to fret, and the Taylors ... well... can be "ringy".  In that price range though, you'll be looking at the X series with a new Martin (all made in Mexico - High pressure laminate).  If you can find a Taylor with a solid top around that price, I think you'd be better off.  Good luck hunting!!

So glad to hear the two of you are home. 

I read your blog, my favorite line is "Still whining, aren't I? So what? It's my blog........ and I'll whine if I want to. LOL"
You're a great writer, Bill.  Your personality really comes through your words.  We love ya, keep playing... even if it's just for yourself (and Dondra).  Music therapy is the best therapy.

I know, it's punishment for not visiting the forums more! 

Seriously though... Good to see a new face now and then - and great that you're reporting these.  Our fearless leader can't fix what he doesn't know is broken. 

Caution, hitchhiker from England arriving in the states in October.  Easily distinguishable when he plays guitar as it will sound like a man with 8 fingers per hand but will look like a standard guy with proper fingers and thumbs.

Looking forward to the PA Gathering and seeing all you Chordians again (including any that I haven't met yet before)!!

I'd love to help ya, but never touched either of those guitars.  Good luck.  Maybe ... maybe ... someone will come on that has. 

No problemo!  Thanks for sharing the link Doug!

Dave, the Chrome for Android browser used to work well for me (again, by clicking the menu and then checking "request desktop site") - however I find that it doesn't always work where firefox almost always does.  Try it out, if it doesn't then try firefox for mobile.  Let us know how this solution works for you! 

Glad to hear some happy news! 

Never had a problem, but I've been mainly using the silk and steels. 

I know there's a wire company nearby here (10-15 min. drive) in a tiny little town (one of those towns that has one bar, a post office, and a small store) that makes some portion of their strings (the core or the wrapping, I can't recall which, but I think it's only one portion).  It burnt down last year (I think, or the year before? - recently anyhow) and they rebuilt a bit further down the road to continue production in a new location with all new machinery.  Now, that may have nothing to do with this post at all what-so-ever, but I thought it was interesting info. to share. 

Bill - I'd have had to set up a tripod and set my camera on a timer to get one of myself.  My camera is a bit much for "selfies" ha ha! 
TF - thank you very much for the kind photographic comments!