Hey All, I'm Greg and live in Northern Virginia. As an Army "brat" I spent the first 17 years of my life in Germany (which is actually "home" for me). I first picked up a guitar in 1977 - a Sears Strat model which a high school friend gave me and ultimately did a "Pete Townshend" on it when I bought...

Welcome to the Marshall Roadhouse, Steve. I'm new here as well and, like you too, I
completely missed (0verlooked) this "introduction" thread...

Woodhead wrote:Guitars , Amps , Tits , Ass , and Alcohol . I can see how that works . Just empty your wallet on the bar .

That and, of course, your own supply of testosterone.

Tomorrow when I wake up I am going to try to quit smoking. I am going to use the patches. I also have apps on my Samsung tab and my Iphone. I have been smoking about 2 packs a day for some time now. If there are any members who have quit I could use any advice you might have. Thanks I feel you, man...

The second and sixth notes in the minor key, yes. In the relative major key they are the fourth and seventh notes. I have been playing for 23 years and I took my first lesson a few months ago. These scales were some of the first things that I was taught. I've been playing since 84 or 85. I've never...