NGD BDAY WRAY

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sam
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NGD BDAY WRAY

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Howdy all and yep, New Guitar Day, Birthday and Will Ray all packed in one week, here are all the fun details.

I finally got a Will Ray Signature ASAT! :banana:

Three weeks before my birthday my wife was asking if there was any guitar that I could get what would it be? I thought it was an odd suggestion but run with I did. After saying I still wanted to get a Will Ray Signature ASAT she informed me she had booked me a couple of hours of lesson time with the one and only WILL RAY(!!!), and told me I better get the guitar I always wanted before my lesson. To say the least I was speechless. I am a lucky man that my wife pays attention to all of my babbling and I guess she has heard me talk about Will’s playing and this guitar for too long. I found this silver flake Will Ray on the net calling my name, and the silver ones are my favorite of the color options. :thumbup:

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Will is the coolest player and most patient dude around. :cheers: Let's say that when playing in front of one of my guitar heroes I was less than stellar, mind and fingers not so nimble. But, I can proudly say I suck less now on the bender than I did before my Will Ray tutelage! Homework in hand and many practice hours ahead, this sparkly silver Will Ray ASAT will be constant companion for a long time. My wife can’t complain about my mistress, it was her suggestion.

Here she is and even came with all DVD’s and paperwork, not bad for a 2008 gitar. Will was kind enough to sign the back of the headstock. This solid body B-Bending monster is the coolest cat in the room.

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Will's signature and a Satriani Skulls strap that matches inlay. Had to get strap this week for the heck of it.
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Off to go on a B-BENDER!!!! :elguitar054: (B-Bender's are the only benders I go on these days!)
Cya,
Sam
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Wow, all the way around! Happy birthday!

Ken
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Thanks Ken :-)
Cya,
Sam
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Happy Birthday , NGD and Will Ray Day !! ... lol .... what a nice present(s) from your wife .... the guitar is a real beauty , that silver sparkle is so sweet
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Thanks Eric, truly happy camper on this end. Still in shock :shocked028:
Cya,
Sam
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Happy Birthday Sam! And what a way to celebrate it! Congrats all around! :happy0065:

- Jos
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So cool!
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wow, what a cool story and congrats!
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Congrat on both your b'day, guitar and a wonderful wife. Heart warming story

Jimbo
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You did great at your lesson, Sam. Love that silver sparkle WR too. Your wife Fiona really made sure you had a great birthday. Hang on to her.

Now, time to think about Christmas! Ha!

Will
Will Ray says - Less War, More Guitars.
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Nice! She's a good woman Sam. :thumbup:
I heard about the lesson and was wondering if a new guitar was involved as part of the package.
Congrats and happy birthday.

Jeff
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Hey Sam,

That is AMAZING! Glad you had such a memorable birthday

Cheers!!!

Scott
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Sam, awesome guitar, experience with WR and even more awesome wife! -- Darwin
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That is just too cool all the way around Sam! :happy0065: :happy0065:

Happy belated! Isn't it great to have someone by your side that understands and is supportive? I'm talking about the wife, Sam, not the WRAY. :happy0007:

Not only is it a great guitar, it is treasured gem instantly, thanks to Will. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Looks like the Green Hornet and Kato with have to keep each other company for a while. :lol:
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Will, thank you for the motivation :-D Fiona truly enjoyed meeting you and appreciated all you did to help set this up. Have to think about that Christmas list :searching:

Thank you all for the kudos and for those who have not heard Will, here is something you can sink yer teeth (and picks) into. :smoking030:

[video]http://youtu.be/QoUS-d15LDE[/video]

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzuwxjtrmY8&feature=share&list=PL-bNjAVDXh6Olw0S3uJCU__kDFphxX-Wr&index=4[/video]

Now go practice and have fun :sign0011:
Cya,
Sam
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Happy B-day Sam & Congrats! RAD wife YO.

Cheers,
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Your wife is a very special lady!
And you're going to have so much fun, you'll be amazed what you'll be getting up to, and sooner than you think. The WR is a unique and wonderful thing. I find the neck-and-bridge selection is the best Tele I could ever wish for, does a lovely "Truck Stop Girl".
Super-happy story. Hug that girl!! :D
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Aces all the way!

A NGD with a Will Ray G&L.. 8-)

Lessons with Will Ray.. 8-) 8-)

Let's not forget a wonderful wife... 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

You are a very fortunate man! :mrgreen:

Enjoy!!! :happy0065:
Lefty
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Nice one, Sam. Best of luck with the B-bender :thumbup:
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Again thanks to you guys, and Nick, yes I do agree "The WR is a unique and wonderful thing". :thumbup:
Cya,
Sam