New acoustic question and intro...

Hi all,
I have been watching here for a bit and finally decided to join. As a young one I decided I wouldn't learn any more guitar unless I could buy a tele. As I've grown older, I realized how much I missed by limiting myself to JUST an electric guitar.

So, with that in mind, I took up an acoustic and bought a brand new Seagull S6 recently. I love it, but realize that I can be agrressive on the pick sometimes and don't want to damage what i think is a nice inlay. The stock pickguard doesnt cover this inlay too much and I want to fill the void. Is there any good product in your experience that I can use in this case to protect the edge of the soundhole?
Thanks for your time - I'd like for it to be transparent, not necessarily removable, but clear if possible. I use a product called invisible shield for my GPS that applies with soap and water, but dont want to damage the wood. Is this a possibility?

Thanks for allowing me to be part of such a cool site!
-Erik

For once I thought there is no place for the novices like me as the members here are quite experienced and this can be evident from their conversations. I have just started playing an acoustic guitar which belongs to my friend though I do intend to get one some time later. This is where I am stuck, do I go for another acoustic guitar or get an electrical guitar? The main thing is I do not want to oblige my friend with his guitar for long. Again without practice I am never going to become perfect, any recommendations for me?

I think the invisible shield stuff should be fine... I also wouldn't worry too much about damaging the rosette.. you can just sell the guitar later as relic'd and make a mint (just kidding)

on the buy an acoustic or electric question... if you are making good progress on your playing on acoustic and need to return the guitar... buy a decent acoustic... save your money and then get an electric... whatever keeps you playing regularly and advancing.

Go to Office Depot and get laminating cling-type stock.
Cut to fit.
Much less than anything at guitar stores and is the same thing.
Please note:
After a certain amount of time some fading may occur.

E-rock: I'm not great guitarist by any stretch, but have played flattops since about 1969-1970. I say just play it and don't worry about pickwear even a little bit. Guitars can take it. Unless you have a certain strumming style, you probably won't get excessive wear--like right thru & down into the wood--unless you play the heck outta if, and that's OK if it happens because it is yer guitar. Won't hurt a thing, really.

"I say just play it and don't worry about pickwear even a little bit. Guitars can take it."

+ 1, Stubee!

Plus, any wear and tear on a guitar, in my mind, adds to its mojo...and every guitar needs a little mojo, wouldn't you say?

dominoes,

welcome! I recommend that you shop around a bit and see what speaks to you. I started off as an acoustic player (way back in 1977!), mostly because the music I listened to most (Neil Young, Dylan, CSN) was acoustic. Also, I always felt more comfortable with a dreadnaught in my lap. But years went by, experiences accrued, and technique improved -- eventually I picked up a Jaguar ('67) -- it was a great guitar, but I never got comfortable with it. At long last, I zeroed in on the electric that fit me best: a '69 Thinline RI: what a treasure. I am now officially smitten with Teles!

I say test out a lot of guitars and see what happens. Good luck!

Don't let a little pick wear bother you. Never hurt these dudes any...

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