Great article, and thanks for posting it. Regarding the relationship between a musician, and his instrument,,,
I’ve played electric guitar and pedal steel for over 50 years. 1/2 of my income for sure. I played a Telecaster. One has to “dominate” a Tele. Great guitars, but you must be very firm with them to get what you want. I’m a finger-style player, so I’m somewhat of an oddball. I stopped in a music store in Streetsborrough, and there was a ‘57 Strat. Rattle-canned black, with the previous owner’s name in stick on post box letters. The guitar was amazing! I went back every day for 10 days before trading for it. The guitar spoke to me as a partner. I didn’t have to “dominate” it. It worked with me. The nuances of my style were presented by this guitar magnificently. No forcing it into submission. I’ll have it until I die, then my Sister will sell it at a garage sale for $25. Wonder what it will sound like when it’s 300 years old!
http://www.strat-talk.com/forum/pre-cbs-strats-before-1966/133498-my-57-a.html
I predict that the speakers in the amp will need to be reconed, and the electrolytics replaced.
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I can totally relate. I had two Ibanez guitarsz, one a Strat copy, one a Les Paul copy. Both had the ugliest brown finish that looked painted on, just hideous. But the feel of the necks were both perfect. Back when CD players were extremely expensive and I couldnt afford one. I traded the Paul copy for one. I still regret it decades later. I still have the Strat copy.
I can totally relate. I had two Ibanez guitarsz, one a Strat copy, one a Les Paul copy. Both had the ugliest brown finish that looked painted on, just hideous. But the feel of the necks were both perfect. Back when CD players were extremely expensive and I couldnt afford one. I traded the Paul copy for one. I still regret it decades later. I still have the Strat copy.