Some of you may remember my post earlier this year that I had arranged a quid pro quo with George Lowden...swapping LS redwood tops for a Lowden guitar to be built from walnut and LS redwood that I would supply.
Well, I just received an email that it's on the way, Fedex, with an expected arrival this Friday. After the appropriate drooling period is over, I'll post some photos and description of the instrument. Of course, this now obligates me to really play the instrument, so any input on how to limber up 61 year old stubby fingers will be graciously welcomed.
The public debut of this fine instrument will probably occur in a couple weeks at Sunday morning worship, after I put in a new K&K pickup. Can't think of a more fitting way to begin years of enjoyment.
And to enter the realm of "conspicuous consumption", I have the same deal going with my good buddy, Lance McCollum. That guitar goes into the finishing process this week, so there will be an appropriate gushing upon it's arrival.
These two instruments represent the first new guitars, save ones I built for myself, that I have acquired in nearly 20 years. Now that ought to qualify for some sort of long term GAS award.
