Summary so far ... with my thoughts....

BiaB is an excellent tool for a 1 year player to get to the next level. Sound purchase.

You don't need the Audiophile edition. The difference at home between the two versions is indistinguishable.

Once you have BiaB you will find applications for it that you didn't even think about...

Get and utilize a local instructor in concert with using Biab. Extra points if the instructor uses BiaB in their teachings.

Learn how to develop your ear. Learn via the Jazz method .. harmonic theory.

Have a clear plan as to what you expect BiaB to do and how you are going to utilize it to get to "what" goal. Have clearly defined goals and milestones as progress checks.

Think of learning not as sequential steps but more as ... there are boxes in front of you and each one needs the same attention... Rhythm, Scales and Modes, Chord Vocabulary, Develop your ear, fretboard layout, be able to analyze chord progressions. know the major scales cold in addition to the pentatonics.

Theory is just as important as the playing as that is the language used among players to express their creative ideas.

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It all sounds great... I just need to digest this guitar purchase for a bit and then get the Biab.