Thanks! Very helpful! But a quick follow-up question, if I may? If I move a CDLC that I have already started playing out of the dlc folder will it screw things up?
I thing DD and RR both have their place. But just beware the old adage that "practice does not make perfect, practice makes permanent" Each time you increase DD you are essentially learning a new piece. If you spend too long on a reduced difficulty level you may ingrain those habits too deeply. But I think both have their place.
You're in Serious Guitar territory with the budget. Id go for a U.S. made Strat on the second hand market. But I think you could also get an American special new for that price. Can't comment on SGs. But I think a new Gibson is in range. Must be nice to have that cash burning a hole in your pocket