Dear Dr. Guitar,

I've really learned a lot from you. I am starting to learn to fingerpick and someone suggested that if I used nails I could play louder.

Th only problem is the nails keep cutting the guitar strings and messing up the finish of my guitar. My friend said my guitar is starting to look like "Willie's Guitar". Who the heck is Willie?

The guy at the hardware store said he didn't know how to help. Please respond soon- I only have one string left.

Richie