Writings such as yours here Peatle help us all to put things in their proper perspective. I was down a bit bc my best basketball player sprained his ankle and can't play in the big game tonight.
After reading your poem- it's like " really, that's your big worry?"

Thanks for the insight. keep it real my friend.

Jim     

Nice Peatle

reminds a bit of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks
Jim     

He is fantastic - the expressions on his face are what makes him so convincing, so vulnerable, so believable - and so human.
What a wonderful performance.
Thanks for sharing this

Jim     

ok - now from the guys that know to those of us who do not

What is the difference in heavy and light strings ?     

Jan
Very nice - song pulls at the heartstrings. As usual your voice is outstanding.

Jim     

TF

I have used that quote often in my HS classes on government.

Good stuff to think about.

EB

Poem is thought provoking for sure - good stuff as well !
Jim     

What is vocal FX  ?     

Nicely done Sir William!!

Enjoyed it - you done it justice for sure!
Jim     

I would love to be in a band - even if I got thrown out in a week. 

Just to say you played in one has so much prestige !

This post reminds me of Frank Zappa and Joe's Garage - fabulous music.
akes it's own sauce...)

It wasn't very large

There was just enough room to cram the drums
In the corner over by the Dodge
It was a fifty-four
With a mashed up door
And a cheesy little amp
With a sign on the front said "Fender Champ"
And a second hand guitar
It was a Stratocaster with a whammy bar !

Hahahahaha
Great post Bill and really interesting stories so far - hope there are more!

Jim     

Good one Graham !

Looks and sounds great !
Sure feels like a great deal as well.

Interesting in the comments one guy said his had a plywood body, but it played better than any of his strats.

I am of the persuasion that a good guitarist can make just about any guitar sound fantastic.

I have been missing your videos Graham - used to enjoy them a lot. You have a unique voice and style. 
Now that you own  this guitar I will be looking for a new production !   

Cool Beans my friend and GREAT to hear from you

Jim

Wow
These conversations blow my mind !

I did not realize musicians go through so many strings. I think I have  changed my strings twice the whole time I have owned my guitars.
However, I don't play or practice nearly as often as any of you.
I can't imagine a string breaking - why does that happen? Is it because you strum too hard, bend to much or what ?
Jim