Post by wannaplayblues on Jan 1, 2015 15:53:20 GMT -6
Ok, so if you don't already know, my guitar is called Paloma (see here: bluesyoucanuse.freeforums.net/thread/348/allow-me-introduce-paloma)
well, as I was putting her in her Fender branded case the lid fell forward and marked her (on the edge of the main body - pretty much where she rests on my leg when playing).
Ok, you're probably saying "it's not a big deal, wpb" but in the past it would have been! My books are kept immaculate (no creases or marks on them), my guitar stuff is kept clean and maintained as best as possible simply because I see things as irreplaceable (books go out of print, manufacturing stops on various hardware, etc) so I treat them with white-gloves and nobody is allowed to use/borrow them...
but this time, with paloma my prised (and only) guitar, it's different...
it has dawned on me that Paloma is replaceable. There will always be another Strat I can purchase because the skill is in me!!! Essentially, my learning and playing is not tied to Paloma.
Perhaps this is something many know as a matter of "obvious" fact, but it's given me a sense of freedom from my OCD related to my guitar.
Anyhow, Paloma now has character! She has a mark that tells of my history with her - nothing can change that!
Am I mad?!?!
well, as I was putting her in her Fender branded case the lid fell forward and marked her (on the edge of the main body - pretty much where she rests on my leg when playing).
Ok, you're probably saying "it's not a big deal, wpb" but in the past it would have been! My books are kept immaculate (no creases or marks on them), my guitar stuff is kept clean and maintained as best as possible simply because I see things as irreplaceable (books go out of print, manufacturing stops on various hardware, etc) so I treat them with white-gloves and nobody is allowed to use/borrow them...
but this time, with paloma my prised (and only) guitar, it's different...
it has dawned on me that Paloma is replaceable. There will always be another Strat I can purchase because the skill is in me!!! Essentially, my learning and playing is not tied to Paloma.
Perhaps this is something many know as a matter of "obvious" fact, but it's given me a sense of freedom from my OCD related to my guitar.
Anyhow, Paloma now has character! She has a mark that tells of my history with her - nothing can change that!
Am I mad?!?!
, Paloma is on the same journey as you WPB and now bears scars to prove it, she is a big part of it otherwise you would not have given her a name. 
