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Howdy Mekidsmom,

  I was reading your list of 10 "high points" and you are right on in just about everything that you should be considering.  A couple of things I'd like to throw at ya if it's alright....

  First, don't let that Made in China label influence you too much, many fine instruments are being produced over there where labor is so much cheaper, and those fellas know how to do good work too.

  Second, The Fender is a good choice for the spot of "all around" guitar because of the 5 way switching and yes, the humbucker/single/single pickup configuration will get you a very wide tonal range within the kinds of music you expect to be playing.

  Third,  watch the Fender Squier, I have one sitting on the music room floor undergoing a color change, and after stripping off the original paint.... found that it is a chunk of plywood, and not very good plywood at that.  Granted it does play well and sounds pretty good for the money.... and I suppose you could say it is "solid wood".......?!!?  But I'd go for a transparent finish because it is hard to hide a bad piece of wood under a clear coating.

Good Hunting, and Happy Holidays;
Doug

Sorry to hear you are leaving Ken,

  I always appreciated your directness and honesty, and we will miss Your Highness' presence in this company.

Best Wishes to ye, may the wind always be to yer back and yer flask never empty.

Take Care;
Doug

Hi Mekidsmom,

  OK I play acoustic /electric, but mostly because in a performance environment it is easier to just plug in and have the freedom to move around rather than be glued to that one spot in front of a microphone where your instrument sounds best.  You are thinking about an A/E guitar, but if you have a guitar that you like and it fits you... you don't have to replace it, just have a set of Hot Spots installed.  I stuck a set of piezoelectrics into my friend Jeff's Taylor awhile back and it sounds great.  No pre-amp, and no major surgery involved, just three little pickups superglued under the bridge between each pair of strings and drilling out the strap pin hole for a plug/pin.  The kit only cost about $85.00 three years ago.

Just a thought.... it's close to Christmas!?!  But then you'll want an Amp to go with.... something to rattle the neighbors windows!  Rock On Mom!!

Take Care;
Doug

Hi Lizzie, and thanks for your first post on Chordie!

  There are lots of Uke players here, but as a guitarist I would think that it would sound strange to capo the Uke as you would guitar for sure.  Third fret capo on standard tuned guitar would be GCFA#F.  Just thinking about it I hear a dischord in there.  I may be wrong, but I think you can change the preferences in Chopro to different instruments and tunings, so you might try going back to the piece and see about letting the software have a go at it and print the result.

Let us know how it goes for you, and Take Care;
Doug

Hey Wayne you'd always be welcome, and there is always a spare chair sitting around when we're making music!

Here's an example of that "magic" I was referring to... although any resemblance to my name-sake is purely physical, THAT Doug Smith is much better than I could hope to be.... but we are trying!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=46USUR7shNw&feature=rec-LGOUT-exp_fresh+div-HM

Enjoy

Regards;
Doug

Happy Thanksgiving One and All!

  I know that this is a "typically" New World Holiday, and has Christian underpinnings, so we won't get into the Who to Thank Theme here.... but anytime you have the opportunity to gather with friends and family and share, it's a good thing.

  May you all have something or someone to be thankful for, and be safe and happy through the Holiday Season.

Take Care;
Doug

Howdy Johnny,

  Actually this would be best answered in the Theory section, but I'll take a shot at it.  As you may know, Chords are made up of three notes called Triads (usually, there are exceptions).  The Root Note (1), Third (3), and Fifth (5), normally with one semi-tone between them (the b or # flat or sharp).  To suspend, diminish, or augment any one of those notes changes the "tone" of the chord.
Adding the 7th note makes the chord a "seventh", flatting (diminishing) the 3rd makes the chord "minor" etc.  There are a few simple rules to learn and the rest should become clear as mud.  But first you should learn about chord building and where the notes reside on your fretboard to make it easier to finger any chord that you do not know from memorization.  I'm Sure that Jerome or Russell could offer some simple helpful hints in that direction over in the Theory department.  Now that I've thoroughly confused you.... LOL.  Yeah I'm still learning this stuff too, after 40 years!

Take Care;
Doug

Darn Russell, we are certainly on the same wavelength tonight!   I was going to say "mostly Mutants".  But Brother Zurf has a point,
not as exciting as Futbol for darn sure!

Take Care;
Doug

Hi Jonny and Welcome to Chordie!

BC as in on the Island?

If so we are in the same coast, but a bit far apart.  I would think that there would be someone nearby who gives lessons and jam sessions in the village.  But failing those options you might want to check out justinguitar.com for some very good video instruction which I see many of the members recommending.  Justin has a clear and plain-language approach to teaching which is well suited for most everyone.  Not too technical, not confusing, just plain good.

You might also post a message in the "my local band" section of Chordie and see if there is a member near you who would like to share. But be specific about your location.... Canada is a lot of territory!

Welcome aboard!

Take Care;
Doug

OK Russell.... but can she cook?

  Thanks for the video link also, three minute Blitz!  I can remember playing tens, but I'm not sure I could open in under three. LOL

Take Care;
Doug

Greetings Pastor Laurence, pleased to meet you.

  One of the things that differentiates Chordie from all the other sites out there is the "Familial Atmosphere".  After a few years and several hundred postings, and reading a few hundred more, you do get a sense that this is truly a "Community" although we are hundreds of miles apart and share just a few common traits.... other than music and species.

  That Chordie is not a Commercial Enterprise, and has such a broad following should be credited to Per and his vision.  We are fortunate to have such a valuable resource available, such good friends, and helpful membership.  Thanks to All, and Welcome to
Chordie!

Making the World a Smaller Place.... one note at a time.

Take Care;
Doug

Well, I don't have it either,

  But that is not surprising.... most of their music was scored for keyboards so you might find it by not looking for chords and tabs but rather in the sheet music section.  You may have to do a little transcribing and capo up to get it in key for guitar.

Good Hunting;
Doug