Dear Dr. Guitar,

I've been told that Stevie Ray played excellent blues on a 'caster.

I want to play like Stevie but I have been to every bait and tackle shop in my area, and I've tried out every caster I can get my hands on. They cast well, but making music? No way.

Even if I can get the string up to tension to pluck it, it's NYLON. What gives with that? I don't want to play on nylon strings! Are these "classical" casters?

Besides, they only have ONE STRING. How does SRV play "The House Is Rockin'" with only one string? Is he the second coming of Paganini or somethin'?!

Your prompt reply would be appreciated,

Wannabe Like Stevie ('cept not dead!)