An old guitar finds a cool new home...

[Silly Moustache]

Very cool. Good story too. We have a website thing called "Streetlife" which enables people to give away stuff they don't want/need, to someone who does.
I've given on it a few times (although no guitars!) - and I have gained frog spawn twice (trying hard to get frogs to live in my wildlife pond!).

Currently hoping for some paving slabs.

[Mbroady]

REV: You have restored my faith in humanity. Thank you for doing this.

[Scootch]

While this story did not bring a tear to my eye, it did make my nose sting a little.

Good job, Rev.

[TBman]

Nice job Rev.

[Greg Rappleye]

That's a great story and a beautiful guitar.

I very much enjoy reading your posts.



Greg Rappleye

[Rev Roy]

Originally Posted by KenL

Does that old guitar sound as good as it looks?

Yep. It'll be a very nice starter guitar.

Originally Posted by redir

Is that one all solid wood construction?

Nope. Nicely aged spruce top and HPL b/s. I had it set up with very friendly action so it's super playable. Last thing this gentleman needs in his life is a badly set up guitar that's hard to play.

[CycleBob]

Well done! That guitar could make a huge difference to the new recipient under the circumstances.

[BernebeM50]

What a great story, you are a good man.

[Godfather]

Kudos Rev!

[fongie]

Rev Roy nice touch man.........I know how it feels, been there done that.

My story..........I remember when I was down and out and didn't know how to play a guitar and even if I did, I didn't have the funds to purchase one. A stranger I only met while watching him perform said to me while we were having a chat........."are you interested in playing a guitar?" I said "yes". Lo and behold, 2 weeks later I got an old classical sent to me with a letter telling me it was from an old Gentleman who was ill with cancer and wanted it to go to somebody in need. It was a rough looking git but sure helped me to where I am today.

I will never forget that feeling. It is one that everyone should experiment. Very touching indeed.

I never met that old Gentleman but God Bless him. Since than, I've given that guitar to someone who was in need and also contributed 5-6 guitars to others in need of a start too.

[Rev Roy]

Originally Posted by fongie

Rev Roy nice touch man.........I know how it feels, been there done that.

My story..........I remember when I was down and out and didn't know how to play a guitar and even if I did, I didn't have the funds to purchase one. A stranger I only met said to me while we were having a chat........."are you interested in playing a guitar?" I said "yes". Lo and behold, 2 weeks later I got an old classical sent to me with a letter telling me it was from an old Gentleman who wanted it to go to somebody in need. It was a rough looking git but sure helped me to where I am today.

I will never forget that feeling. It is one that everyone should experiment. Very touching indeed.

I never met that old Gentleman but God Bless him. Since than, I've given that guitar to someone who was in need and also contributed 5-6 guitars to others in need of a start too.

Wonderful story, fongie. Thanks for sharing.

[fhubert]

Good for you!! Feel the freedom that the new owner has!!

[Rev Tim T]

Wonderful pay it forward story!

Thanks so much for sharing.

[Ditch]

Way Cool !!! Nice to hear there are still thoughtful caring people in this world we live in.

[Jukie]

Fantastic, Rev. That is a great thing you did.