If the metal corners of an amp are worn through the paint to the metal from gigging, is that considered bad and worth offering half what the price is?

What a week! So far I have added 5 new songs to my practice list. lol. 1. bridge of sighs 2. From the beginning 3. aime 4. all right now 5. gimme three steps 6. Lick it up. and funny allright now and lick it up use the same chords. Backward order. Solos and rhythms differ. Lol

What is the best way to start learning to improvise when learning pentatonic shapes and how they work? I have them down injust need a good way to learn.

when i first discovered the voicings that were available in DADGAD when approaching my fingerings from over the top. this was the 3rd song that i wrote.. and little half bends on the "B" string are also very easy from this hand position. also using a 4 string capo ( i had to cut it off LOL) SO WHO ARE YOU NOW???

I just started playing bass in August to help my wife's band. They play rock with a bit of punk influence, and the songs sound best with a pick. That said, one of the strumming patterns is moving fast for me. I'm holding the pick closer to my palm now and that has helped, but does anyone have any other tips for speed?