1. While I will try to be polite, I will continue to be myself whatever that is.

2. I have just tried the thumb method and found that I can manage a 6 string F (covering E and A strings with my thumb) on my Fylde which has a fairly wide neck. I think I will stick with Mbo's method though.

3. I have noted Bert's comments but Rick, I certainly would not shoot you down for suggesting 2 forums.

Jon