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Not much to say about this one other than after learning an 11 minute song, I wanted my next one to be something a bit simpler that doesn't hurt my brain. This was also a good opportunity to work on getting my right hand down-picking back up to speed as I don't play in this style as much these...

Thanks 3B! There were plenty of dodgy spots but overall I was happy to get through it all.

This one has been been a bucket list song of mine since the time it was released (1983). Given the title of the song and the length, I'm assuming this one won't have many takers but if you're curious, this is a great example of early 80s metal that still has a lot of elements popular in 70s hard...

I'm not too familiar with those particular KC albums but this tour did get my attention when Danny Carey and Steve Vai signed on. I've seen a few live clips and Carey has been pretty impressive on the drums.

Thanks 3B! Pretty cool. I’ve seen they’re still playing here and there. There was a lot of 80s music I largely ignored back in the day. I’ve slowly been rediscovering it and much of it is pretty damned good.

I've been in a bit of an 80s rabbit hole after doing the Flock of Seagulls tune. This is one I heard recently for the first time in a long time. They're still kicking around these days although this is probably the only song I know by them. New Girl Now - Honeymoon Suite

I don’t mind participating in the challenges but the point system doesn’t sit well with me; even in jest. The dual thing is is just too much so I don’t blame you for dropping out. Good peeps there though but I’m with you. I have just about enough time to learn a new song every couple of weeks...

I could have sworn you were here already but to be fair I’m not sure where I am these days. Welcome! 😊

I’ve been in a bit of an 80s pop mode of late.While I certainly knew this song back in the day, this wasn’t the sort of music I listened to. These days I’m trying to find inspiration in many genres so I gave this a try. It’s a simple song but still has some fun parts. Space Age Love Song - A...

Thanks very much guys. @BGood - an SG is one of those guitars I’ve always wanted but never owned. Don’t tempt me. :D

There isn't a proper sub-forum to post recording so I hope this is ok here. Feel free to move it elsewhere. This one was much harder than I anticipated. There was a lot to remember for both guitars and solo on the main guitar was much trickier than I gave it credit for. I didn't think I'd get...

I'm not really GASing or needing anything. I'd love at some point a Flying V (67 reissue preferably) but it's not a necessity. I'm likely to buy another Charvel to keep at our vacation home but still tossing around which one.

I've been using Elixir (nanoweb) for about as long as they've been making them. For years it was 09-42 but the past couple of years I switched to 10-46. This is reminding me I'm due for my 2x annual string change. :)

Fair point on here-and-now players. I'd guess it's somehow tied to most players being self taught (likely the wrong way) about most things guitar (present party included). I'm guessing there isn't much call for a FR in the orchestral world but after EVH dive bombed his way into the music...

I started playing around 1982 which is right around the time FRs hit the market. They were wildly popular as they really seemed to solve a problem. Today with nuts that are made of varying materials, self lubricating and the knowledge available on the internet of how to properly cut a nut to...

I've had many FR equipped guitars over the years and it only takes slightly longer to set up and float a FR than it does a Fender style trem. Yes, if you break a string then your guitar will be out of tune but that will happen with a floating Strat trem as well. That said, I now prefer the feel...

Good to see you here Storm!

Perhaps a sub forum for folks to post up their playing. I can certainly do it here but most forums have a separate section for that.

This is me 100%…well, maybe 95%. I still play too many notes but I’m not much of a shredder.

If we're talking focused practice on a technique, scales, theory, etc...then virtually none these days. What time I do have to play is usually spent learning songs and/or improvising over various backing tracks. On average I probably have a guitar in my hand for 30 minutes to an hour most days.