Bought a Gretsch Rancher Jr acoustic-Electric this evening. As stated in a previous post I was looking for something solid that I could gig with. Was pleased with how full bodied this thing sounds. The neck feels more like an electric. Big enough to make a huge sound but small enough not to be cumbersome. I love my ‘64 Epiphone Texan but it’s a big guitar. My case reminds me of a cello case. This is a lot easier to handle. Great sounding pickup. It has a Fishman preamp in it. Great looking and sounding guitar. From the Thumbnail markers, the stock locking strap buttons, triangular sound hole and steer logo. This thing is a sharp. Total eye catcher

My apologies for not being around as much lately. Here's why... The job search has been dragging out far too long. I was laid off on 12 March 2025 from my Quality Assurance Engineer role at ADT. Since then, I've submitted more than 100 resumes/applications for software test engineer, test automation engineer, quality assurance engineer, et al, roles. In response, I've gotten exactly one screening interview... that is, crickets. I've had a photography business since 2019 and was moderately successful at it, despite it being a tough niche, intimate portraiture, for male photographers. But it's been largely dormant due to illness, COVID-19, day job requirements, and lack of motivation, since late 2019. About a month ago, I decided it was time to make my own opportunity, rebuilding and rebranding my photography business. Around that same time, I saw an ad on Facebook Marketplace for a real estate photography webinar. I paid the $27 for the webinar -- the information disseminated during that webinar was worth far more than $27. As a result, I joined their coaching program and am working toward what could be a very lucrative real estate media company... Las Vegas Real Estate Media Solutions (LVREMS). I'm working fast to set everything up, renew business licenses, get additional business licenses, open a new business bank account, and learn the business processes and tools. It's now my full-time job (while still doing the minimum required by the State of Nevada to keep receiving my paltry weekly unemployment benefit until it runs out or I start making more through my business). I'm still around, reading everyone's posts, approving new members, writing new posts (when I think of something worthwhile), commenting on your posts, and, of course, playing guitar. I'm still around... just not as often. Thanks for reading... Stay Tuned... W I will have a few things to post soon... waiting on deliveries.

If you were given $15k, to be used only for musical gear, what would you spend it on? Mine would probably be a McPherson. I held and played one and fell in love with it.

so concerning my Randall..i did contact the Attorney General few days ago..i hadnt bothered checking the tracking on the amp..well received another update from FEDEX so i went and checked..and couldnt believe my eyes..its in Troutdale, Or, which is the last station my packages go before they get delivered..so tomorrow it shows its supposed to finally be in my hands..i kind of dont believe its true and scared to call and possibly face wrong news..my PTSD is affecting every asspect of my life in a major way, near devestation..see my va trained therapist tomorrow and still await my PTSD Program intake next month..i know if i dont do it im history..but hopefully tomorrow this situwtion will have resolution..cross my fingers...excuse my typos

I notice there are a lot of players close to my age in this group. Don't know how many of you have had any finger issues. Some things I do that have really helped is cutting out carbs and sugar as much as I can. Made a big difference. And also using DMSO, And pure magnesium oil.. My little finger was tightening up on me and I rub them both on my knuckles in the morning and evening and I can't tell you what a difference that it has made.