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Oh yeah - of all of those guitars I posted, only one remains.

That was indeed the Shakira guitar.

That is a scam.

I saw that announcement this morning! I've seen Purple a few times, but only with Steve Morse (I said "only"...not slighting him at all, but it should be Ritchie!). Ritchie didn't show when I attended the DP RNRHOF Induction Ceremony, but that would have been something else. This would be an incredible event to witness.

My son caught the Wolf Trap show last week here outside of DC. He said that Warren/Mule absolutely blew Joe B's doors off.

Fuck A.I.

Here are a few from the "keeper" pile...

Geddy is on the wrong side of the stage! 😂

Some pinks are tolerable, but Pepto ain't one of them.

oh yeah! Forgot about that one - lol!

I thought your former Shishkov DC would certainly make an appearance here. I think that was my favorite DC top so far. Love this Huber, too. Have yet to play one.

2007 Huber Dolphin Korina. I liked this one because it didn't have inlays.

Oddly enough, I have no Hamers from the 6s, so it's up to you guys for Hamer content. All I can come up with is a '56 Silvertone 1331 (tweed champ-ish, and awesome) and '76 muttocaster (76 neck on a newer Clapton body).

Some pretty interesting gear in that seller's shop. A couple vintage Marshalls and a '63 Barney Kessel. Even a Teuffel (#69!) https://reverb.com/shop/douglass-gear-bazaar-273

Windex or cheapo similar works great for cleaning low end guitars. I would try a gentle automotive vinyl/leather cleaner, I sometimes use Griots (gree ohs) Interior Detailer, it's not harsh and doesn't seem to leave any visible residue, but it does claim to have a UV protectant so it's leaving something on there. I had asked at the counter at Griots for what they would recommend as a gentle vinyl / tolex cleaner

Come on now - it's had its octave adjusted!

So you're not gonna send me the money?

KILLER! What is it?

I'd try Simple Green on an inconspicuous part of the case and see if that works.

This rambling interview (really more of a recorded hang) with Reinhold Bogner is great. I'm glad he's doing a little bit more publicly lately. The guy seems flighty on the surface, but he's really just a very based guy. He definitely seems to care more about making exactly what he wants more than chasing sales numbers. It's refreshing and really makes me rethink selling my Atma. Teaching strategic communication for the last 10 years has made me really jaundiced toward all things "brand," but ole Reinhold is a good reminder that there still are people who just enjoy making high quality things that other people enjoy and prioritize that over milking every last drop of equity out of the name. I reckon I enjoy being a part of that. Also watched the Paul Di'Anno documentary Sunday. Pretty sad watch, and the scene where they do the knee replacement is harrowing. I've known so many musicians like this - lifers with all the talent in the world who never could get out of their own way. Guy had a perfect voice for metal, and it was largely still intact. But he just wasn't equipped to be anything but a trainwreck. I'm not an absolute Maiden nut (love what I love by them though) or a Di'Anno head, but I'm glad someone captured his story. It's definitely a chapter of 20th Century music lore worth preserving.

I'll try to make it on Sunday, will bring my 16 yo daughter who is just starting to see the magic in these wood & wire things we obsess over.

Just spit on it and use your sleeve.

I have a 60-year-old case (in somewhat delicate condition) with 50 years of dust on it. Any good - mild - Tolex-friendly cleaners out there? Thanks.