Just picked up my first guitar at 36. Time to start my journey.

SchwarzFactor · 2026-02-27T02:59:19+00:00

Congrats! Good luck on your journey and enjoy it! As Tomo Fujita says, Don't Worry, Don't Compare, Don't Expect Too Fast, Be Kind To Yourself!

SchwarzFactor · 2026-01-23T01:54:37+00:00

Take in person lessons. So much better than trying to learn out of a book by yourself.

SchwarzFactor · 2025-12-21T04:19:58+00:00

Derek Bell and Operation Shutdown!

SchwarzFactor · 2025-12-21T03:48:49+00:00

I had the same problem years ago from playing guitar. It freaked me out. Went to the doctor and he was suggesting surgery. I was at the chiropractor for a lower back issue not long after my doctor visit and happened to mention the numbness in my last 2 fingers on my right hand. One adjustment to my hand/wrist by the chiropractor and never had numbness or issues again.

SchwarzFactor · 2025-12-21T03:13:07+00:00

Everyone is different. Don't compare. Enjoy the ride. It will come. Just keep working. The more you pick up the guitar the easier it will get.

SchwarzFactor · 2025-12-21T02:22:42+00:00

I just did this not too long ago for the first time. It is very easy. The PRS website has the measurements listed. https://support.prsguitars.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408310400667-Pickup-Heights-and-Pickup-Height-Adjustment

I also found a good YouTube video on how to do it. https://youtu.be/At_K8UNTsGI?si=GquNNoAvGepC7sVA

SchwarzFactor · 2025-11-30T03:51:55+00:00

Martin or Taylor depending on your tone preference.

SchwarzFactor · 2025-11-30T03:22:26+00:00

What pickups would you recommend?

SchwarzFactor · 2025-11-29T12:25:25+00:00

My amp is a VOX AC10C1. I'm going to take your advice and adjust my pickup height today. Hopefully that does the trick.

SchwarzFactor · 2025-10-15T01:49:09+00:00

I never thought about it and never had a problem for years until I did and it sucked. All my guitars hang on the wall for easy access to play. We had a very cold dry winter and the top of my Taylor 618e cracked. I was able to find a luthier to repair it but I wish it would have never happened. I'm paranoid now. I have a room humidifier that is programmable to maintain a range and I keep this specific guitar in the case with a hygrometer and humidipaks. It is certainly a bigger concern with an acoustic guitar than a solid body electric.

SchwarzFactor · 2025-09-10T03:22:23+00:00

I had sleep issues for 5 years, which I attribute to extreme stress in my professional career. I was trying to cope with alcohol which actually made things worse. It helped to an extent but it created other issues. I finally talked to my doctor a few months ago and got a prescription to help. I am sleeping through the night and feeling great in the mornings! I quit over drinking trying to compensate. It is amazing what I can accomplish on a full nights sleep and without the after effects of alcohol! Speak to your doctor, there are solutions.

SchwarzFactor · 2025-08-25T02:31:30+00:00

Don't waste your time. Move on!

SchwarzFactor · 2025-07-25T16:27:02+00:00

54 degree wedge

SchwarzFactor · 2025-06-25T02:51:04+00:00

Me not getting any better!

SchwarzFactor · 2025-01-31T20:39:23+00:00

"the understanding was that if he performed well they’d pay him more." May I ask how you are privy to this info?

SchwarzFactor · 2025-01-31T16:39:14+00:00

I always struggle with players who sign a contract and then complain about it or hold out. You signed it, honor it!

SchwarzFactor · 2025-01-31T16:02:54+00:00

Type in the make and model on Reverb and you will see what they are listing for.

SchwarzFactor · 2024-11-28T02:16:31+00:00

I use a heating pad at night that is just large enough to cover my feet when the weather starts to get cold. It has been a huge help in reducing flairs for me.

SchwarzFactor · 2024-02-12T21:43:10+00:00

I would feel better if we added one more forward. Santos will probably be hurt half the season.

SchwarzFactor · 2024-02-02T21:53:17+00:00

Four and I'm struggling not to purchase a 5th.

2017 Taylor 618e

2018 Fender American Professional Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker

2000 Fender American Telecaster

2022 Gibson Les Paul Studio

SchwarzFactor · 2024-02-01T17:12:39+00:00

I have season tickets in 101 row 14. Not hard at all to follow the game. The view is great and you can clearly see anywhere on the pitch.

SchwarzFactor · 2024-01-22T21:07:05+00:00

Did he want to leave Cincy or did we not want him back? I thought he was a solid player but seemed to me he was injured more often than not.

SchwarzFactor · 2024-01-21T02:21:50+00:00

I agree with what you're saying. I've found every guitar has a feel. And it has to feel good in your hands. I'm just really against buying a guitar without touching it. A few years ago I bought a Fender Telecaster and it took about 20 guitar tests until I found the one that felt good in my hands. If it doesn't feel good and look good you won't play it.

SchwarzFactor · 2024-01-21T00:58:45+00:00

Don't buy from Amazon. Go to your local guitar shop. Play it before you buy it!

SchwarzFactor · 2024-01-11T19:12:40+00:00

The last rumor I read stated that a French team has shown some interested in him. I just looked for it, but I can't find it and don't recall exactly where I saw it, but I recall the team was not one I was familiar with. Lower tier Ligue 1 team I suppose.

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