……………or under the bed !! Thought we could start a page with photos of your guitar(s) and some blurb about it ( them) if you want. So………..heres a few to get started:
A Found Lap Steel Original:
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This instrument began life as a nylon string acoustic learners guitar; No. 10 at Westlake Girls HS Music Department (Retired ). Now serving as a mounted lap steel guitar. |
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It was recovered from the inorganic collection in Northcote several years ago in a severe water damaged state but irresistable as a found instrument in need of a second life. The brass wings on the headstock are from the Air Adventurers Club, established in 1988. |
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The stand was also recovered from a thrown out drum kit cymbal stand. |
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It plays better than OK., |
ERIC
This is my fourth acoustic guitar over 49 years and far and away my favourite.
Martin OPGPA4  |
Having spent a good number of weeks surfing the net and trailing around the shops for what to buy, I went to collect the one I had decided upon. I saw this guitar hanging on the wall and, on a last minute whim I gave it a try , was blown away by its feel, made a snap decision, blew the budget and we have been blissfully happy together for over two years now. |
Special Guitar Stories:
Mark Knopfler has had many guitars but shares a journey with Dire Straits Bass player John Illsley to describe the relationship he has had with the guitars we have seen associated with him.
Detroit Michigan, a desolated city, victim of the World Financial Crisis gives up some of it’s history to make new musical instruments,
http://www.openculture.com/2014/10/electric-guitars-made-from-the-detritus-of-detroit.html
Brian May built his first guitar with his dad, …..“.the fireplace”
http://www.openculture.com/2014/08/brian-mays-homemade-guitar.html
ERIC (again)
Fender Stratocaster American Standard – (with Gotoh and Schaller gold mods)
My retirement present to myself.
