I gave another guitar and amp away today

[Short on cash]

I haven't mentioned this but severe health problems have hit me and I have a LOT of guitars to move soon.

I haven't worked the last couple of months. I just don't have the energy to do much. Anyway.
The man I sub all my work through hired a young man about a year ago and I could tell he is not
the average joe. Nice looking, clean and smart as a whip. He is a hard worker and although we didn't
see each other often on jobs we would all meet in the mornings to discuss the jobs for the day and
chat it up. Joke around, you guys know the game.

I learned from talking with him he played guitar and at one time gave lessions so I figured he must
be at least a passable player. He said had some junk guitar and for the last year I've tried to get him
out to the house but it just never panned out.

He finally made out today and we had a time. He is a good player. Newer stuff but good.
I showed him some blues stuff and he was blown away. Pick right up on some basic chords
and we had a blast for a couple of hours. Of course I had to drag out some of the good stuff.
Hamer Korina.Explorer, 76 Byrdland, SG Special several others. Amps out wazoo...70's Marshall 1/2
stack, Silverface Deluxe Reverb, Princeton, Vox AC 15 ....several others...

Anyway, the last few years I 've bought several lower end guitars to play with and give away.
I bought a Squire Strat a few years ago and was quite surprised at what a good guitar it is.
Orange with a beautiful, dark rosewood board. The pickups are a little weak but a great guitar for
what it is. I put it in a nice tweed case.
I bought a Peavey Bandit a few years ago just to check it out after all the reading I here about them.
It is the blue stripe with the Scorpion speaker. It is a really good amp for what it is
So.....He went home today with the guitar, case and amp.
He was almost in tears. Me too. Good kid. I think told me he is 25. I couldn't be more happy.
He wants to come back weekend to jam some more. Looking forward to it.

 

[SparkleFart]

I haven't mentioned this but severe health problems have hit me and I have a LOT of guitars to move soon.

I haven't worked the last couple of months. I just don't have the energy to do much. Anyway.
The man I sub all my work through hired a young man about a year ago and I could tell he is not
the average joe. Nice looking, clean and smart as a whip. He is a hard worker and although we didn't
see each other often on jobs we would all meet in the mornings to discuss the jobs for the day and
chat it up. Joke around, you guys know the game.

I learned from talking with him he played guitar and at one time gave lessions so I figured he must
be at least a passable player. He said had some junk guitar and for the last year I've tried to get him
out to the house but it just never panned out.

He finally made out today and we had a time. He is a good player. Newer stuff but good.
I showed him some blues stuff and he was blown away. Pick right up on some basic chords
and we had a blast for a couple of hours. Of course I had to drag out some of the good stuff.
Hamer Korina.Explorer, 76 Byrdland, SG Special several others. Amps out wazoo...70's Marshall 1/2
stack, Silverface Deluxe Reverb, Princeton, Vox AC 15 ....several others...

Anyway, the last few years I 've bought several lower end guitars to play with and give away.
I bought a Squire Strat a few years ago and was quite surprised at what a good guitar it is.
Orange with a beautiful, dark rosewood board. The pickups are a little weak but a great guitar for
what it is. I put it in a nice tweed case.
I bought a Peavey Bandit a few years ago just to check it out after all the reading I here about them.
It is the blue stripe with the Scorpion speaker. It is a really good amp for what it is
So.....He went home today with the guitar, case and amp.
He was almost in tears. Me too. Good kid. I think told me he is 25. I couldn't be more happy.
He wants to come back weekend to jam some more. Looking forward to it.

Sorry for your health troubles, & I admire your generosity. Well done & best wishes.

 

[telleutelleme]

Good for you. I have done the same in the last few years. You both win big time.

 

[Killing Floor]

That’s awesome. Feel better.

 

[RobRiggs]

Sorry you’re having health problems. That was really nice of you. It’s a good feeling giving gear to someone who appreciates it.

 

[Peegoo]

@Short on cash

You're a good man.

You may not be "going to work," but you are working and that is holy work you're doing.

 

[teletimetx]

Well done! Thanks for sharing the story.

 

[Knows3Chords]

Makes me think of another thread about not upgrading Squiers because it would hurt their resale value. Just think of what value that young man has now given to that Squier Strat that you gave him. I'm going to guess it's just about priceless. Good on ya man and I sure hope you are feeling better soon.

 

[stxrus]

Positive thoughts headed your way

 

[Bob M]

That’s awesome! I’ve given my son a couple of guitars and it was a great feeling to see him light up!

 

[NeverTooLate]

You seem to be a great guy! Well done, and pulling for you to get through the health issues quickly and fully! Best wishes from the desert!

 

[ozcal]

very cool... you re a good man

 

[985plowboy]

Outstanding!

 

[bromdenlong]

I haven't mentioned this but severe health problems have hit me and I have a LOT of guitars to move soon.

I haven't worked the last couple of months. I just don't have the energy to do much. Anyway.
The man I sub all my work through hired a young man about a year ago and I could tell he is not
the average joe. Nice looking, clean and smart as a whip. He is a hard worker and although we didn't
see each other often on jobs we would all meet in the mornings to discuss the jobs for the day and
chat it up. Joke around, you guys know the game.

I learned from talking with him he played guitar and at one time gave lessions so I figured he must
be at least a passable player. He said had some junk guitar and for the last year I've tried to get him
out to the house but it just never panned out.

He finally made out today and we had a time. He is a good player. Newer stuff but good.
I showed him some blues stuff and he was blown away. Pick right up on some basic chords
and we had a blast for a couple of hours. Of course I had to drag out some of the good stuff.
Hamer Korina.Explorer, 76 Byrdland, SG Special several others. Amps out wazoo...70's Marshall 1/2
stack, Silverface Deluxe Reverb, Princeton, Vox AC 15 ....several others...

Anyway, the last few years I 've bought several lower end guitars to play with and give away.
I bought a Squire Strat a few years ago and was quite surprised at what a good guitar it is.
Orange with a beautiful, dark rosewood board. The pickups are a little weak but a great guitar for
what it is. I put it in a nice tweed case.
I bought a Peavey Bandit a few years ago just to check it out after all the reading I here about them.
It is the blue stripe with the Scorpion speaker. It is a really good amp for what it is
So.....He went home today with the guitar, case and amp.
He was almost in tears. Me too. Good kid. I think told me he is 25. I couldn't be more happy.
He wants to come back weekend to jam some more. Looking forward to it.

Good for you. I hope you are well soon.

 

[Short on cash]

You seem to be a great guy! Well done, and pulling for you to get through the health issues quickly and fully! Best wishes from the desert!

Where are you in AZ ?
I owned 40 acres outside Snowflake for decades. Just sold it a few months ago
when I finally realzed I would never do anything with it.
It was a neat property. A big mesa ends on Concho (?) hwy . I owned 15 acres on top,
down the side with about 5 acres at the bottom. On top you could see the petrified
forest as it was only about 5 miles away. The views on top were just beautiful.

 

[gitold]

i had a cool little Epi LP jr that I bought for 70 bucks new a number of years ago. The single P90 sounded pretty good and after I did some fret work and shimmed the neck it was a fine player. I decided I wanted to give it to a deserving youngster but who?
I also had a Duo Sonic that I never bonded with with a humbucker in it so I put it on Craigs list. This guy comes over with his son who looks 11 years old. The kid is actually 13 but tiny. This kid looks like a rock star, ripped jeans, bandana,and long hair. He loves the Duo Sonic because of the short scale and plays some classic rock licks on it. A beginner but he gets it. Dad and his son are so happy, they give me the money and I tell them to wait a minute. I bring out the Epi and tell the kid that he’s going home with 2 guitars today. He freaks out and shakes my hand and thanks me and him and dad are grinning from ear to ear. “Moms not going to believe this “ he says and off they go. I put the silly decals on it.

 

[NeverTooLate]

Where are you in AZ ?
I owned 40 acres outside Snowflake for decades. Just sold it a few months ago
when I finally realzed I would never do anything with it.
It was a neat property. A big mesa ends on Concho (?) hwy . I owned 15 acres on top,
down the side with about 5 acres at the bottom. On top you could see the petrified
forest as it was only about 5 miles away. The views on top were just beautiful.

Yeah, that sounds great! One day, I will likely move out though Somewhere north!

I am sure so very glad I did buy at the bottom of the housing market and then refinanced at the bottom of that back 10 years ago. 15 at 2.625% at rock bottom prices was a killer deal. I wish I could have bought more than one LOL but I was just starting my job.

 

[Dan German]

Sorry to hear about your health problems. Hope things improve for you. Right now, my biggest health problem is all the dust in my house. It keeps getting in my eyes and making ‘em water. Like right now. It’s just the dust, I tell ya!

 

[Toto'sDad]

Good on you for your kindness to a young man who will no doubt never forget you! I hope your health improves, and your life in general.

 

[24 track]

I haven't mentioned this but severe health problems have hit me and I have a LOT of guitars to move soon.

I haven't worked the last couple of months. I just don't have the energy to do much. Anyway.
The man I sub all my work through hired a young man about a year ago and I could tell he is not
the average joe. Nice looking, clean and smart as a whip. He is a hard worker and although we didn't
see each other often on jobs we would all meet in the mornings to discuss the jobs for the day and
chat it up. Joke around, you guys know the game.

I learned from talking with him he played guitar and at one time gave lessions so I figured he must
be at least a passable player. He said had some junk guitar and for the last year I've tried to get him
out to the house but it just never panned out.

He finally made out today and we had a time. He is a good player. Newer stuff but good.
I showed him some blues stuff and he was blown away. Pick right up on some basic chords
and we had a blast for a couple of hours. Of course I had to drag out some of the good stuff.
Hamer Korina.Explorer, 76 Byrdland, SG Special several others. Amps out wazoo...70's Marshall 1/2
stack, Silverface Deluxe Reverb, Princeton, Vox AC 15 ....several others...

Anyway, the last few years I 've bought several lower end guitars to play with and give away.
I bought a Squire Strat a few years ago and was quite surprised at what a good guitar it is.
Orange with a beautiful, dark rosewood board. The pickups are a little weak but a great guitar for
what it is. I put it in a nice tweed case.
I bought a Peavey Bandit a few years ago just to check it out after all the reading I here about them.
It is the blue stripe with the Scorpion speaker. It is a really good amp for what it is
So.....He went home today with the guitar, case and amp.
He was almost in tears. Me too. Good kid. I think told me he is 25. I couldn't be more happy.
He wants to come back weekend to jam some more. Looking forward to it.

A thing of beauty! well done ,Kudos !

we are only here to enjoy what matters to us then pass it on!