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My new guitar.
I've been wanting to treat myself to something nice for a little while now, but couldn't think of exactly what. I knew it had to be something special and lasting, not a piece of electronics or a little Apple gizmo, as much as I love them.Recently, because of my 3 year son Ivan's keen interest in music, I've been playing a lot more guitar. I've always said that I don't really play the guitar, I play with a guitar. But it's become clear that I've simply outgrown my nine year cheap cheap cheap Hohner.
So I started looking around for a suitable, and not terribly expensive upgrade.
I consulted my good friend Bil Repenning, who knows more about guitars than anyone else I know. He also knows what a terrible guitar player I am. His expert advice was invaluable.
So I looked at a few places down in Seattle when we were there on vacation last week, and at a few places back here in Vancouver. And then yesterday I went into my little local music shop, Bone Rattle. I felt so comfortable in there trying out guitars, asking dumb questions, getting advice. They just want to help people find the right guitar.
And that's where I fell in love with Seagull Guitars. In addition to being a Canadian company that makes all its guitars by hand, they have some incredible reviews out there of their work.
So, I bought the Seagull Guitar S6 Original today. I am very excited. So nice to have a real guitar I can grow with, and the process of buying it - a Canadian product from a local music store a block and a half away from my house - simply added to the excitement and meaning.
And now I'm blogging about it instead of playing it so I won't wake Ivan from his nap, but we'll play it together as soon as he wakes up.
PS: Thanks Bil!
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posted on Saturday, August 02, 2008
2 comments
You know this means that you'll be expected to lead a sing-a-long at BarCampBankBC, right William?
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on August 02, 2008
Oh my god! I had not conceived of that option. I may conveniently forget to bring it with me to BCBBC...
By the way, it's been ages, I'm looking forward to seeing you there!
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wazaroff on August 02, 2008
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