So I finally took the plunge!

[Joe Shlabotnik]

With regard to the 'should I do it, or not" thread from a month or so back: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018720986

I really out-did myself!

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6 years after selling my guitar collection off, and probably about 12 years of not playing I found the Gretsch Electromatic that I wanted at great price, at the same time I found the Fender Ultimate Chorus Amp at a steal! Then low and behold only 2 weeks later a SRV Strat like one I used to own, appeared as a steal also!

I'm so happy about this; I feel that an old wrong has been righted (with interest), and so glad that something that I was so passionate about doing has returned to my life!

[arcane1]

1. Sweet! I had a decade-long hiatus too, and had to re-stock.

It's almost like riding a bike

[Joe Shlabotnik]

2. Its similar.

I still know in my head what I'm capable of doing, but the coordination and finger strength is going to take a while. I've probably forgotten 98% of the tunes that I knew, but I recall most of my favorite and signature blues licks alright. I'm actually looking forward to re-learning, because I want to forget my bad habits, and play some different styled stuff anyway. All in all, I'm really excited.

[arcane1]

3. Great plans all around!

I realized that I had never fully memorized the fretboard back when I used to play, so I finally got that done

[shenmue]

4. Pretty!

[Dont call me Shirley]

5. Get rockin, Joe!

[Scuba]

6. Happy for you! It'll come back quickly.

[Iggo]

7. YES!!!

Welcome back, brother!