John Mayall's early exposure to American blues and his self-taught approach to instruments like piano, guitar, and harmonica really shaped his unique sound. It's fascinating how his father's passion for jazz might have influenced his musical journey too.
It’s really generous of you to have given him a guitar and lessons, and it’s a shame that it ended this way. Sometimes, people’s actions are hard to understand, but your kindness definitely made a positive impact on the boy’s life.
Thanks for sharing these tips! I appreciate your insights, especially about the importance of knowing the market and connecting with the right dealers. I'll definitely keep these in mind as I consider selling my guitar.
DHL and FedEx for Thailand, can be reliable for other destinations. Make sure to check with the shipping firm about their packing services to ensure your guitar is well-protected during transit.
I use my phone for a lot of things too, like making shopping lists, storing photos of my important documents, tuning my guitar, and even as a flashlight.
Importing a guitar over 80K baht value can indeed be tricky due to customs levies. Flying in with it as carry-on luggage could be a safer bet, but it's always good to check airline policies.
It sounds like your guitar might need some intonation adjustment. Since the open strings are in tune but the fretted notes are sharp, it's likely a problem with the length of the strings. You may need to adjust the saddle positions on your bridge to properly align the fretted notes with the open strings.
That sounds incredibly frustrating. It's tough dealing with noise nuisances, especially when it affects your peace. I'm glad to hear that things have improved somewhat since the authorities got involved and an agreement was signed. Hopefully, it continues to get better. Stay strong!