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I'm with Russell.  I got the RC2 for $155 on ebay but now I see them in $85 - 100 range and it's a great practice partner.  You don't have to spend a lot, and it's best not to get too dependant.  You can always sell a boss for decent return if you want later.  They're bullet proof/

I found I needed to relax while reading this thread, so I had a Bud and been workin on gripping it just right.  I think it's helping.  When I pick up my guitar I have the same problem as Selso so I try to just fret the strings hard enough to have a clean chord.  You'll find relaxing the grip will increase your speed.

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I use a Boss ME50 and it has several advantages I like. The wah pedal doubles as a volume pedal, so you can turn it down and when you plug in or unplug no loud pop sound.  Built in silent tuner so on stage it's just between you and the tuner.  For different songs with a range of effects required you can dial them in at home and on stage you just call them up from the memory.  You can also change from stored settings in the middle of a song.  It's bullet proof.  Never let me down.  Good luck,  Steve.

That's a pretty good version and a slow strum should do it.  I sent a link.

Steve

Hey There Z, let me try to break it down a little.... you're right a bit of muting, hammering really.  Try staying in a Em position with your ring and middle finger 4th & 5th string) and then go to the next two strings (3rd & 4th string) with that same Em hand shape even though it calls for an A shape until you hear the familiar riff.   The progression is pluck, pluck, lift fret hand pluck & hammer on, and pluck.     All the while you're focusing on string 6 & 4 first (Em) then 5 & 3 (A).....and sounds like the verse.

When it sounds familiar, notice you'd get the same notes using the E and A chords because of the string and frets being played.

Good luck! 

Steve

Ha, I saw that coming. 

Hi ectarine, and welcome to CHORDIE.  THere's some rules, but they're for the good of everyone.    No harm, but you have to make sure not to violate copyrights. 

Steve

Miss this guy... if you never read the whole story about how he made Texas Flood and stood by his band instead of going off alone with David Bowie you should check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAG-kX_IlUw

Yeah, I've had the same experience with at least three different brands.  Memorex for instance didn't work for me.  I'm using Phillips 52X CDs this time around, but that's the first thing I wwitch these days when either record or playback isn't working.  Also, I've found on my 2003 Chevy there are some discs that play which don't play on Home CD Players....probably related to the age of the CD player.

Steve

Gosh Tosh, welcome to Chordie.   You're prob being too agressive on your progress.  Like Cam says you'll sometimes find you got better after putting it down for a couple days.  Don't do that after a "bad" practice, though do it after you sense you did a good one.  Your brain will get wired in the off time.  Also try lighter string gage for a while.  010" might be good.  I use 011".    Lastly, try on some of your practices to just focus on pick angle and pick alternating notes to get more skills on your pick hand to give the fret hand a break from all that pressure.    Good luck and try Wonderwall when you get comfortable.  It's a good one.
Steve

Tony I think the vocals are fine.  And overall your recording sounds good.  I like the acoustic version better, but you did a good job electric making it your own. That said, agree the tempo needs a pick up.   You definitely want to record one live though so you get an idea what folks are hearing.

Steve

Have to agree with Roger, as I'm sure she'd be proud to see you sharing with us.   Sometimes all you can do is show you care, but that's all it takes.

Welcome to CHORDIE ycart2.    I agree with geo.

I have both a Washburn D100CE and Taylor 413CE and though I love the Taylor, and it's prob worth 6 times as much the Washburn has gotten nearly as much playtime.  Washburn heavier, thicker body, wider neck and deeper louder voice.  The Taylor more finesse, delicate tone, and of course everyone raves about Taylor.   I do regret not buying a Washburn with Rosewood back and sides on Craigslist recently for about $275....that was dumb.

Bottom line, you'll get a decent guitar from Washburn, but if you can afford 6 times as much and buy a Taylor that will be a lifetime guitar.  Good luck.  I think both are nice guitars.   Let us know.

Steve