Marky Forrest

Great job, Duane, but how does it smell? 🥴

Those two are beauties. Congratulations!

Outstanding! It's nice when you get a great deal on a great guitar.

Looks and sounds great. Congratulaions!

Love the covers on the LP too. Nice score, congrats!

I haven't seen any great deals either. I got an email from my Sweetwater guy too saying if I wanted something that's not on sale to call him and he'll work something out. I don't need anything right now but it's worth a shot if you're looking for something.

It's creative and I'm a basketball fan, but no.

Very, very cool. congrats!

That's a beautiful Tele, rct, congratulations! I've been thinking about a Tele myself. Have fun!

Very, very nice!

Enjoyed the videos, thanks. BTW - did you ever change the tubes in your Stage Right? I didn't mod mine at all and it seems to be sounding better as time goes on. Maybe it's just me.

Nice, congrats!

Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd. It was stuck in my head for two days so I thought I would play it. Easy to play but now it's stuck even more.

Those are great cars. The 66 Chevelle brings back some good memories. One of my best friends, who was a professional mechanic, bought one with a blown engine that looked identical to yours, Twang. He put in a 350 that he built himself and I didn't understand it. Why a small block? The main reason was money but he made it wicked fast. I only raced him once and he won. My car turned a 12.3 @ 119 at the track a few weeks before. That wasn't bad for those days.

That's great to hear. Good on Gibson and congratulations!

Congratulations!!! I've been following the new mid-engine Corvettes since concept days. I was delighted to read about it. It's an absolutely remarkable vehicle and I would have one in a heartbeat, if I could. I wish you many happy motoring hours in your new beauty.

I like a low action so I start at about 3/64 and raise it until the buzz stops.

That is really nice looking and great tone, too. Conratulations.

What a great picture. Man good thing your drummer was around to help you out. I vaguely remember the days of having a young, strong back. You sure needed one with that very cool rig. I bet you sounded awesome. Yeah and I think you probably stirred up some dust devils too. Thanks for the great picture. I love to reminisce.

1952 and I started playing when I was 12. After being forced into 2 years of piano lessons, I finally convinced my mom to let me buy a guitar. It was a used electric Kingston that cost me $15 including the amp and cable.

I bet it was refreshing. I haven't played outdoors in a long time. It's too darn hot here to play outside now but maybe when Fall comes around. I'm about ready to put a larger reverb tank in my amp. It's the one big weak point in our amps, IMO. I have a reverb pedal so I haven't been in a hurry to make the change but, now that we're talking about playing outdoors, I think I'll do it soon. Carrying a guitar and amp is enough for me. I don't want to drag my pedalboard too. Speaking of pedals, I really like my new Boss RC-3. It's a nice looper. Have fun!

Congratulations and you made a fantastic choice, IMO. The Collings D2HG is out of my budget but, if I could, I would buy one in a heartbeat. Enjoy!

Thanks! I was retired for 5 years but my situation changed drastically (divorce) and had to go back to work. I'm very fortunate to have found a good-paying job that I can do part-time. I agree with supporting your local shop if it makes sense. I like Sweetwater a lot but, this time, I'd say buy from your local guy/gal. My local shop had to move 9 miles further away because of rent increases but I still support them when I can. There's really something to be said for the old mom and pop stores and I sure don't want them to disappear altogether.

It's good to read that everyone seems to be doing well though this craziness. I've settled in to my new work-from-home job and my permanent hours are 07:00 - 11:00 M-F. That's all this old guy can handle and I'm sure glad training is over. I finished my first full week of "Production" yesterday. I haven't played in well over a week and my favorite Strat is calling me. Have a great weekend, everyone!

It's all good, mihcmac, I'm lovin' mine, too.