Helped a newbie today

That's great , at least you got rid of one. I have one and it is my least played of all. I liked it in the beginning played it a lot but the Ibanez AC340 and the Luna are better guitars even the Recording King is better. The Epiphone EL00 pro is the most consistent one nothing ever changes. It's always in tune I've had it the longest except for the Seagull 2004 grand. I'll never get another Fender acoustic , it's ok and plays well just lost it's favor. Last I looked the bridge at the back is lifting, I can insert a .002 piece of paper an 1/8" all along the back. I always looked and didn't see this it may have always been like this never tried paper. I only noticed it because I held it up and could see light which I never did try before. If it decides to pull off then it will just be retired. Fender only has a 2 year warranty on all their products.It does stay in tune.

blues90,

Only had one expensive to me Fender Acoustic Guitar, Paramount model, I did like it at first, then traded it in, wouldn't have another Fender Acoustic, but I really like the Fender Electric guitars but think they are way overpriced.

I ain't sellin'  any  of my babies.  In fact, you'd have to pry them out of my dead, clutching hands to get them away from me! 

blues90 , the one I had seemed to be a pretty sturdy guitar. The Fender FA235E did too, but, being an A/E the sound was just meh- not bad, just not special. The Fender dreadnaught all mahogany the bridge did come loose- Fender paid for the repair. It's the one I gave me buddy in east Texas- the neck got somethin wrong which I never saw in person, but, Lane had a guy correct whatever it was and he said it's fine now, except it still has a slight buzz at the 14th fret- I hope the Parlor Body serves her well.


The next 3? A Rat Rod! of course, an Art and Luthrie concert body in denim blue and a Yamaha Red Label F model-

Derick , I doubt me life will change, under any circumstances. I'm happy. Period. I will enjoy the intimacy of getting to know her better- I like that sort of understanding of others.

I too have written a book which I am going to "gift" her with that might make her see things a bit differently though- a difference being, I wrote mine for posterity, not commercial appeal or sale. "I" will Survive is the title- the logo on my you tube page, which I have used as an avatar here is the picture I developed/designed for the front cover nearly 10 years ago-

I just noticed at the bottom left corner of this box it says; Post Quick Reply- it doesn't say, Essays post here

Garland , Not surprised you love your Martins.  Those guys know what they're doin' over there.  Never played a Martin that I thought was a bad guitar; and I've played quite a few in my days.

I'm starting to think that there's something about playing for others that grows a certain appreciation for guitars that most people can't understand.  At least, that's a theory of mine.  Not saying that people who only play for themselves can't find "the one" or keepers, but I've noticed more often than not that it's the people who play for others in any capacity that tend to find that love and joy in a guitar that makes them want to keep it forever.

Even though we "buy" our guitars, that special bond one finds with a guitar is something priceless, irreplaceable and indescribable that does not happen for everybody.  If you do find it, you're truly blessed.  So you're one of the lucky ones man.    Welcome to the club!  

blues90,Derick,seagullplayer,TonyKgull,

I got a text from her husband today- they want the Penguin Thursday! It's s surprise for her birthday from he and her mother