Seriously, though, it is hard to believe Hump Day is upon us so fast. As I get older, it seems like time just keeps moving ever more quickly. On the up side, that means sailing season will be here sooner than expected. On the down side, I haven't even begun getting the boat ready. <big sigh>
The answers re: The Bassman Question from yesterday were awesome. The reply from yowhatsshakin was particularly detailed. I either didn't know or managed to forget about the Buffalo Bros origins of the Blues Boy/Bluesboy. On a side note, I have always loved looking at the pictures on Buffalo Bros web site. The photography is top notch. Wilcutts is about the same level of goodness. I wonder why more vendors don't take the time to put up quality photos. Hrmm.
Lunch today is a turkey sandwich (bread, turkey, mayo, mustard; no lettuce, no cheese) and a handful of mini pretzels accompanied by pu-erh tea and various fresh fruit. Are they really "fresh" though? That's another thing I wonder about...
G&L topics are challenging. Mostly because it's tough to not rehash old ones and bore you all to tears. I hope I'm doing OK so far. I was thinking about the first couple of reports this week and about the way modern business is conducted. Specifically, I was reading a report about a company that trademarked the phrase "urban homesteading" and is actively and aggressively suing anyone who uses it without license. This whole crazy trademark/licensing thing seems to have gotten a little out of control. Although, it could provide an avenue for a little fun...
Pick one non-guitar related product that you would buy if it were G&L branded and explain what the appeal would be.
The kicker is 'non-guitar' I think. So, this is a cross-licensing/lifestyle marketing exercise. Clothing seems like a cop out, so maybe we should restrict that, too. I don't know, run with it....
I'm not much of a brand whore, but I do like high quality goods (well, as long as they also represent high value...like G&L!). For fun, I would consider purchasing a set of sterling silver cufflinks that were shaped like the G&L logo off. As my only caveat, they'd have to be tastefully worked; not oversized, the treble clef would have to be crisp and identifiable, no inlaid gemstones (or faux gemstones). I highly doubt anyone would ever make them, though.
On the non-G&L front, maybe we'll stray away from instruments altogether today.
How's the economy where you're at?
It's pretty flat here, although it's worse in other areas. I've been at my present job far too many years, and there's no room/possibility for advancement or growth. I've been steadily searching for alternatives for nearly nine months. It's like trying to find hen's teeth. Anyone else making (or attempting to make) a job change in this environment? How's that working out for you? (NOTE: Not wanting to get political...just talking personal impact of economy here)
My nephew came and picked up the Hamer last night. He and my brother-in-law hung out for a while and chatted. It was good to catch up. My brother-in-law and I used to do a lot of stuff together back in the day. We reminisced about funny memories: watching The Wall, listening to Dark Side of the Moon, drinking, playing pool, drinking, more drinking. It was blast. Anyway, said nephew was excited and displayed the correct level of thankfulness for the loaner. I told him if he sold it he'd owe me 3x the value. His eyes went all Marty Feldman.
I honestly hope his musical ambitions pan out. I loaned the same nephew a bass rig (Peavey Centurion Mk. III head and a killer, vintage 15" E-V in a custom, ported cab) many years ago. Haven't seen it since. Maybe some day he'll return them, I guess. Maybe some day he'll have a son who wants to play and will discover these relics in the basement. In which case, they'll have served a higher purpose than sitting in my basement unused.
I have no idea about money stuff. I'm a full time student and I am finding it difficult to get a part-time job outside of the band stuff I'm doing, so maybe that's a sign. For the time being I'm enjoying living on my government student allowance (which barely covers food and rent, if you're frugal) and spending my gig money on gear! Our dollar is very strong at the moment compared to the US$, so gear prices have plummeted. Price tags in the guitar shops have been dropped accordingly, so there are bargains out there and I'm taking full advantage of it while it lasts!
Sayz the man who borrowed his first guitar from his aunt and she has never seen it back either. No clue where that thing ended up come to think of it ...
They got it straightened out, and their IPA is actually pretty good. I use Bell's Two Hearted Ale as my 'hoppiness barometer' though, and the local brew isn't quite up there. I think if they increased the bittering hops a little, and maybe dry hopped a bit more it'd be much better, but I'm not the master brewer, so... 
