Peace, good to get an update on your dad, but sorry to hear about Ten...our 4-footed friends are often like our kids, such a huge part of our family...hope Ten is okay and back home again soon. Hugs to your poppa too, no matter what he chooses. It's gotta be so hard for you to hang back and let him make the decision for himself, but it's what u gotta do. So hard.

Millie, as Mikey D said, keeping up the fight is most important. You gotta take each day, hour or minute as it comes and count it as a victory when you get through it. As I tell my son, giving up isn't an option and getting through is tough but even in the worst moments he has, there's always a bit of relief the next day. So hang in there and try to focus on good things when you feel overwhelmed.

Thanks everyone for your reply :) Sadly though I had to return it. Was up all night wondering what to do. First off, I couldnt stop looking at the guitar. I mean, DAMN, was just beautiful. I did play if for a couple of hours, and remembered I had a similar neck at that thickness, and never got used to them. I have small hands so I need a smaller neck. Wish you customize the neck a bit, cause I would of kept it.

I did do something nice though. With the money I got back for it, I could of gotten a guitar of similar value. But this weekend was my best friends birthday, and he has a family of 4. He has NEVER owned a new guitar, and nor can he afford one. So I split the diffference. I got myself another Ibanez for about $400 and him the same but different color.

LOL, guys should of seen him LOL. He been acting like a nut all weekend. He took a picture of the guitar and sent it to all his family and other friends. Never sen him that happy ever. KId has been born into poverty. His best and most expensive guitar was a Service Merchandise guitar for about $80 brand new, that I handed him 12 years ago.

So ya, Im bummed out, but Ive bought other Satch equipment, so I cant win em all. Seeing Paul that happy made my weekend. :)

@Davidford. You are the nicest guy in the world. If only there were more people like you on the planet. Its funny you had the issue with 22 fret guitar with 24 fret neck. I had the same problem a few years ago. Found out the hard way! ha

Anyway. Take it easy

Nick

Hi 5 Mr Ford!

Watched this movie last night. Good story about depression and how some things seem SO BIG to teens, when in reality they're usually just a blip on the screen of life. It's all about tomorrow being a better day, so if you end it today, you'll never see how good it can be.

It's Kind of a Funny Story

DavidFord: Wow, you ROCK, what a great thing to do for a friend in need!

Joe!

Nicki Minaj used your riff from Always With You, Always With Me in her song "Right Thru Me" whichis a pretty mainstream song... Judging by what you said about the Coldplay song, it'll probably make you glad someone found it.

Davidford: wow that is a really wonderful thing for you to do for your friend! It is good to know that there are still great people out there!

Mikey D and Tracie--Thanks for the encouragement....it's a big help to me to remember to keep living even during the darkest moments. These moments will pass and things will get better even though it looks like a huge struggle to me.

Michelle--I've got to see that movie. I need lots of laughs to keep life in perspective. Thanks for sending that message.

DavidFord--You have to be one of the nicest friends a person could have. Your gift to your friend multiplied his happiness and must have spread to those around him. It made my day to hear about your giving!

Woah...this guy for G3 next please!!!

Awesome

And Some More Awesome

Jooles...thats old news, Joe gave her permission to use the song.

I was watching Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and wondered WHY THE HELL ISNT SURFING WITH THE ALIEN IN THE SOUNDTRACK!? It would have been perfect for the part where the Human Torch is chasing the Silver Surfer.

besides Surfing With The Alien made the top 30 instrumental songs of all time.

Thank you everyone for your kind words!!! Id like to talk further into this, but the news has me bothered,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Can everyone who doesnt watch the news can you look up the little boy from Maine online (dont give links, so you will haveto search news websites). His body has been found dead on the side of the road and NO-ONE knows who he is. Not everyone watches the news, and its possible anyone who knows him isnt aware of it yet. Any info can you please call SOUTH BERWICK, Maine Police or Maine State police. I know this has become nation wide, but still, nobidy has a name for him. I think his mother might be dead too, thats why she hasnt called him missing. :(

Joe!!! Whats going on with South America???? When are you going to come to Argentina for example.......?????

K MON WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU ;)

From Guitar Player Magazine June 2011

40 most influential Guitar Solos

Joe Satriani

"Always With Me , Always With You" 1987

I wonder if GP ever heard AWM,AWY 2006??

That song is good for the mind, body, & soul! The build right around the 5 minute mark gives me goosebumps every time when it finally kicks in. One of my fav tunes of all time.

GoGi - have a listen to that!

If they have not ...they really should ..................

perfection.......

Dear Mr.Satriani, My name is Deniz Davis I am the asst. GM of the Boulder School of Rock and a music director as well. Our school has been offered a rare chance to have our students play Red Rocks Amphitheater on June 14th 2011. I know this is short notice but we are making the effort to reach out to musical legends as yourself to inspire our kids. Our goal is to to "show kids to how to rock on stage, and in life"

We have contacted a booking agent who claims to represent you, but if you happen to read this you could contact us at: dmason@schoolofrock.com, or call 303-532-1201