u/Redray123

I’ve resumed playing in retirement. With increasing playing I’ve developed multiple issues regarding pain and numbness. I’m having all that checked medically, but wanting to make some adjustments in the meantime. I will explore the “Alexander Technique”. My question is about my guitar. I play a 2016 Thinline Telecaster American Elite with locking tuners. My guitar feels heavy in the neck and it feels like a stretch for me. I play with low action and I like my neck. What are your thoughts about things like: 1) swapping out to lighter weight tuners, 2) getting another telecaster with contour body and, worst case scenario 3) moving away from Telecaster?

I am an elder guitarist learning to use effects for cover band gigging eldercare facilities. I found a nice tone using the Boss DD-5. However, when my speed increases during solos the echo effect seems to cut out, returning when I slow down. E.Level, F.Back and D.Time all set to 9 o’clock. Mode is set to 8. Can I get some help understanding what is happening. Explain it to me like I’m a 65 y/o LOL