[carol m]

I just tested my lefty for intonation, and it wasn't good. The low A and E were flat and the upper E and B were sharp. G and D were good though. I'm not going to worry about that for now, although the strings are a bit low in the trebles and high in the bass. Probably because I didn't change the nut around (Grrrr! forgot about the nut ). And tomorrow is Jan 1st and I am supposed to record something!!!! I might have to do a few takes.......but I'll keep it short (very short - I wouldn't want anyone do themselves an injury either to the ears or from falling about laughing). It'll give the newbies something to feel good about i.e. being better than me!

My lefty was cheap ($85 ) which is about 35 pounds and it really does have electrics with a graphic equaliser and volume knob. I haven't checked out how it sounds when recorded. I'll take that hurdle tomorrow. It's hard to judge anything much about it because my playing is so bad, so I don't really know if its just me or the guitar which is making the buzz and muted notes. Probably a bit of both, but what the heck, at least I can play guitar for as long as my finger tips hold out, and I don't have to worry about 'over-use' etc. Its black and I got a black straw cowboy hat to go with it as a present, so I'll have to wear that for my recording session, its bound to help.

It's New Years Eve evening here and because we live quite near the harbour, the fireworks are going full tilt. The dogs are looking a bit anxious and the cat is hiding in a box. We are having quite a good time though! Hope your New Year goes well.