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Thanks for your help. To answer the last question--when the stings go out, they go out both sharp AND flat. What a bummer.

I recently purchased a new Duo Jet from Musicians Friend. It has all the usual appointments--Bigsby, Gretsch Synchro-Sonic bridge, and D'Armond pups. Love the guitar; however, from day one, I noticed that it was hard to tune and that it was even harder keeping it in tune while playing. Brought it to...

He who dies with the most Rics--wins.

You have too many Ricks. In the giving spirit or the upcoming holidays, you should donate at least one to the poor: namely me.

Knowing the rainbow of tones a Ric can produce, I betcha the all clips are Rics.

Thanks, everyone, for the help!

Does anyone know how to play John's opening chords for 'Cry For a Shadow? If so, Please help. Thanks!

Honey Don't and It Won't Be Long--the E to a C.

Gil--please take some aspirin and get in an air conditioned room as soon as possible. I have been waiting years to see this guitar in action.

Aha! You can tell it's a knock-off--it has no strings!

Hi! Try this shape:

e----3
b----1
g----2
d----3
a----X
e----3

The bassist sounds a D note.

Well, this thread has certainly PEEKED my interest!

Piqued--A state of vexation caused by a perceived slight or indignity; a feeling of wounded pride. How about "...has ignited the interest..."?

Wow!

Roger McGuinn addresses this problem in his 12-sting guitar instructional video. He offers a possible solution that might resolve the issue.