Thursday, July 16, 2009

Didn't get the Hagstrom H.J.
















Came across a better jazz guitar... ( A Washburn J-3 Jazz model with upgraded pickups from a 1957 Gibson E.S. 175 and a Tune-o-matic bridge that was installed and set-up by "Sweetwater" )...

It's a BIG SWEETIE.. and the sounds are, well "heavenly" comes to mind !!!


It's just the right guitar for Chris Issac's "I Wonder" & Blue Bayou ( Roy Orbison) and my version of "Summertime"... also been messin with " I wish I could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate" ( a 1923 tune by Fats Waller ) & Gerry & The Pacemakers " Ferry Across the Mersey"(s.p.?)and maybe " Down Mexico Way" ( Chris Issac's verson).... I'm Excited...


Thought I'd throw in a couple more photos from around the ranch too..


Love All Who Venture Here...


Ric