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If you contact them and they say it's ok for you to do it yourself... Here's some quick tips that I use.. I aways get slightly shorter screw from the hardware store, as the ones they often send with the strap button are too long. Measure the depth of the screw against a drill bit that is one size smaller in diameter than the screw to be installed and mark it with a piece of tape so you don't pre-drill too deep. When inserting the screw be sure to lubricate it with a drop of candlewax to avoid any splitting.-Pix

Looks like I found some bugs... Got 10 songs out of the last 15 that won't add to any books. Screen changes and all text becomes blue... Time to fill out reports... Why is it never easy

Pretty guitar!! Love the Rosewood and flamed maple back!
Most necks are pieced at that location and I'd guess the glue joint just popped and someone screwed it. Should hold fine...Though it's not the recommended way to fix it. If by chance it ever gives you any trouble you should be able to get it fixed easily by a good repair tech. They can clean, reglue and clamp the joint..replace the screw with a hardwood dowel and a little tinted filler and you'd never know it was ever there. Just my .02! -Pix

I agree 100%

I always get in trouble on Yahoo Answers in the music section because of this. People are always asking where to download music for free! I always respond and tell them to stop stealing and support the artist! Buy The CD!! They don't like it and usually report my post as spam, as well as offer up some very choice words. That's okay though cause I just contact yahoo and have the topic deleted Hate to be that guy sometimes but... -Pix

You trying to say my new guitar stinks!!!

Posting pics is actually quite simple..Go to the pic you want to post and right click on it. Select properties and copy the http code for it. Then when you are posting add this [img]then your http address for the pic here and end with[/img] and waa la!

If it's a personal pic that you took, it has to be hosted by a photo site like flickr or photobucket to obtain an http address. So you'll need to upload it first. -Pix

*Posting pics is a very valuable tool!! Unfortunately, it can be easily exploited.. Let's make sure we keep them all clean and topic related.*

Thanks for the kind words every one! 

Tops, I know what you mean! Probably because on Birthdays and Christmas I'm reminded by the wife of the New guitar days I've had through the year Kind of puts a damper on whatever plans I've been skeemin

Kajima, of course you can have a go! My home is always welcome to any fellow chordians! It might be cheaper for you to just buy one though That's a bit of a trip to make for a test run! I'm curious about your guitar! I'll have to look into them.. I'm not familiar with the company. I sent you an Email...

Micky, Yea it was a steal (IMO) Picked it up for $511.00 Not bad considering they go for around $1300 new. So it wasn't quite 1/3 but close.. I'm confident it will be a good one but if not I can always resale...

Mickey as far a the top wood...I'd try to stay in the spruce family, Sitka preferably if your heavy handed but if you think you might eventually use it for some picking work also you may want to consider Engelmann. Engelmann or adirondack spruce still handles strumming very well but it can be overdrivin and become muddy if it's strummed too heavily. It's more responsive though and will pick better than most sitka tops...  I'd stay away from most ceder tops for strumming. Not only is it a much softer wood and more susceptible to pick marks and such but it "usually" doesn't work very well with a heavier hand. For a stronger bass, I'd consider rosewood as back and sides if it's available in the model you choose... Here you go  http://www.cbguitars.com/woods.htm Give this a good read over! This info is particular helpful when ordering and you're having to guess at the tone of the guitar... Some good advice that guitardocphil often recommends is to check youtube out. Punch in the guitar you're considering and usually you'll get a few vids with reviews and sound samples. That is, If you can't find it locally to try.

Hey Micky,
You've already got some good suggestions... I checked out the Ibanez and it looks good. Ibanez uses a 1 11/16 neck which is fairly narrow but the ones I've owned had a slightly chunkier neck profile that made the fret board seem wider and easier to fret than most 1 11/16. They play more like a 1 3/4 neck... The Fishman electronics on them have always sounded good to me plugged in as well. It is an all laminate guitar, or I assume it is because they don't use the word solid anywhere in the description, So it won't really age and improve with time and the tone may be a little thin unplugged but most thinner profile guitars are going to have that problem anyway. A plus side to the laminate is that it won't really affect how it sounds plugged in and a full laminate guitar is much stronger and more stable, making it better suited for traveling or playing outdoors.
  The yamaha apx line looks real good as well. I've never played one so I can't offer many details but I have heard lots of people brag on them. Ovation is also a good choice. They have a thinner neck profile so you may want to try one first but they are great guitars. Excellent plugged in and will probably have a better acoustic tone than most thinner profile guitars, especially in the bass range. They're built tough and handle heavy strumming well. Some people find the bowl back uncomfortable to play, especially while sitting, so ,again, be sure to try one first.
  The Taylors are also great! The models raven suggested would work well for you! Also the Big Baby! They sound remarkably good for a smaller bodied guitar and is a very popular choice for many. I'd also keep my eye out for anything in the Godin line (Seagull, Art & Lutherie, Simon & Patrick, Norman). The folk models with spruce top would be next to the top of my list of recommendations.. Great bang for the buck! A great tone plugged in and they are exceptional acoustically, for this price range.        Okay, I've rambled on enough...:)

These are only MY opinions and everyone has different preferences, So It's always best to try before you buy! That said, a lot of us just don't have that option without several hours drive time. If you're not sure, and are going to order one, I'd suggest considering used! Buying used (online or locally) can save you you a lot of money! This allows you to get more for your money or just get a good deal on the same model and if it doesn't suit you, you can sell it without that initial loss from a new guitar. Maybe even turn a profit... -Pix

Cool Russ, So do you play it? Any good fairly simple tunes you'd recommend if you do? Me and the wife have been planning on a trip to the islands but it'll probably be another year or 2.... Waiting on the kids to get a touch older. Maybe by then I'll know enough to play with some locals From what I understand, Slack key is almost sacred in the islands and not many want to share their knowledge.   -Pix

I'll chime in this evening with a list of suggestions... Have to run for the moment

Do you have any prefrences as far as size? 00, GA, ...etc Any particular size neck you're looking for? 1 3/4, 1.8, 1 11/16... What tone woods/sound are you interested in? Spruce top, Cedar top..  What style do you intend on playing mostly? Fingerstyle, heavey strumming, light strumming?  Are you playing live, recording, or just want a good jamming guitar in general? Sorry for all the questions They do have a purpose I just want to make my suggestions the best I can to suit your needs. -Pix

Hannah Montana " Let's go Crazy"   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZezxacTpvw4

I Keed, I Keed, I just make a little joke (said in my best Triumph the insult dog voice) I would never!

Just to keep it on top... Here's C, D, E, & F

Chip Taylor "Angel In The Morning"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD72zyqN … annel_page

Donavon Frankenreiter  "Heading Home" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nanht2W5 … annel_page

Everclear "Heart Spark Dollar Sign"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COr6aeI6 … annel_page

Fugees "No Woman No Cry" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA8UEWLU … annel_page A fun and simple riff through out the whole song... Great practise for walking in and out of chords.