NGD: I'm speechless

[Sean French]

My B-Day was two weeks ago. My brother from another mother , we've been dear friends since high school, 32 years and counting. He now lives in California.
He told me he was sending me a pedal to try out and that I needed to be home to sign for it.
Well , today the brown truck pulled up to my house.
To my surprise and amazement it was an '01 LP Standard. This was the guitar he always boasted about being as good as his several Historics. He bought it brand new and only put on an Aluminum TP and Steel Studs on. Stock otherwise. Weighs in at 8.5 lbs. and has a medium chunky neck(.830" 1st fret/.985" 12th). Very much like my several ex R0's.
He was not kidding about this LP. It's a cannon. I was floored at how great it sounds and feels.
To say the least it's the most awesome gift I've ever received.

 

[Guitarworks]

Beyond nice...incredibly thoughtful...send him a case of Macallan, if he partakes of the spirits.

 

[amstrtatnut]

Thats brotherly love. Brings tears to my eyes. Im not kidding. You are one lucky mo fo. Congrats. Beautiful!

I really hate to say it but youre gonna have to steel yourself to pay it forward someday to a deserving soul. Id volunteer but...

 

[Sean French]

^^^
Well , we've agreed that if I croak before him my daughter is to send it back.
This is one guitar I can honestly say I'll never ever sell.
I've teared up a few times so far. I'm still in shock.

 

[bk.]

Wow, happy birthday and congrats. Seems not many friendships like that exist anymore. Not in my generation anyways.

 

[Tim Plains]

Wow, very generous.
What is he getting in return?

 

[Caribou]

Great story! That says a lot about your friendship. Generosity like that is a beautiful thing.

 

[Sean French]

Wow, very generous.
What is he getting in return?

He has received all my LP/guitar knowledge over the years. Pickups , wiring , parts , what to look and listen for etc. Same for amps.
He got his first guitar as a teen from me. He still has it.
Plus , he has my old Germino LV55 , Two-Rock Emmy Pro and Two-Rock Ruby.
He did buy the amps but , got bro deals.
I didn't make a penny.
His B-Day was in April and I sent him Blackburn Mullard ECC83 tubes to put in his 2204.

 

[GGinMP]

So he stiffed you on the pedal????








Congratulations on having a great friend, which is even better than the great guitar.

 

[mrluv2]

You are very welcome my brother! We have been friends a very long time and I know you have been trying to find another paulie. Figuring out one scenario after another to try and get one for awhile. She was my first paulie, a fantastic guitar but....my brother was in desperate need so.....it was his birthday.......and well..........SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy her, I know I did.................

 

[T Dizz]

 

[Sean French]

You are very welcome my brother! We have been friends a very long time and I know you have been trying to find another paulie. Figuring out one scenario after another to try and get one for awhile. She was my first paulie, a fantastic guitar but....my brother was in desperate need so.....it was his birthday.......and well..........SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy her, I know I did.................

Wow. You're back on TGP.
Bro , I'm forever grateful. You just don't know what your generosity means to me.
Thank you.

BTW , I just got off the phone with our bro Mike.

 

[mrluv2]

Wow. You're back on TGP.
Bro , I'm forever grateful. You just don't know what your generosity means to me.
Thank you.

BTW , I just got off the phone with our bro Mike.

hahaha yea he was asking how you were dealin with it. I actually got back on because you said you were posting pics, which I unfortunately cant find at the moment....so I want to grab a couple just in case........no worries brother, enjoy her. She had been neglected for a bit and guitars are made to be played......(thats all of them! even the really expensive one...)

 

[mrluv2]

He has received all my LP/guitar knowledge over the years. Pickups , wiring , parts , what to look and listen for etc. Same for amps.
He got his first guitar as a teen from me. He still has it.
Plus , he has my old Germino LV55 , Two-Rock Emmy Pro and Two-Rock Ruby.
He did buy the amps but , got bro deals.
I didn't make a penny.
His B-Day was in April and I sent him Blackburn Mullard ECC83 tubes to put in his 2204.

fantastic amps! and the Emmy pro is Tag's old amp he raged about

 

[Sean French]

hahaha yea he was asking how you were dealin with it. I actually got back on because you said you were posting pics, which I unfortunately cant find at the moment....so I want to grab a couple just in case........no worries brother, enjoy her. She had been neglected for a bit and guitars are made to be played......(thats all of them! even the really expensive one...)

This bad mo fo won't be neglected here. I guarantee it.

 

[mrluv2]

You can't see the pics I posted here?
This bad mo fo won't be neglected here. I guarantee it.

yes I can see them, thats why I jumped on to grab the pics, damn it, now I am look at crap for sale, I need to get off this forum before i open my wallet again..................

 

[Sean French]

yes I can see them, thats why I jumped on to grab the pics, damn it, now I am look at crap for sale, I need to get off this forum before i open my wallet again..................

Resist , resist......

My reading comprehension is askew right now. I then re read and got that Mike wanted pics.
Thus my edit.
I'm still in shock bro.

 

[doublescale1]

great guitar, great friendship - treasure them both. we should all be so lucky.

 

[mad dog]

You've got one great buddy there ... and now, a really fine looking guitar too. Happy birthday!
MD

 

[Sean French]

So he stiffed you on the pedal????








Congratulations on having a great friend, which is even better than the great guitar.

Yes , he did.

I missed your post earlier. Sorry.
Yes , his broship is more important to me than the great guitar he gave me.
I'm 49 and only have two broships. The few others are friends.
I'm extremely fortunate to have my bros.
Ah ****. I'm tearing up again.....