Discouragements and Wet Dreams
Bung, please take note, I haven't let you sly remark go for free: Legacy Specials. Also take note on this man's comment on the Special's pickups. I have only tried them briefly, and a very long time ago, but these are words from who's rhetoric is credible in my opinion.
I went out to Strathmore early this morning to send off my letter of introduction, and meet my Principle... WOW!! What an Awesome school!! What an awesome staff, and a great set of kids! The Principle was an older gent, probably in his 60's, very loose and comfortable, yet also incredibly strict. I can just imagine how the other kids feel in his presence; secure, humbled, and loved. He says the kids are all really great, and he says it with confidence. I didn't feel he was sugar coating his message at all either... perhaps because he also mentioned that they discipline their kids very harshly HAHA!. So I'm a little interested as to how they do that; since there is so little teachers can do now to discipline. Regardless, I've been told in the past that a great school depends on it's Principle, and I can't think of a better example than Strathmore at the moment. But then again, the only other principles I've ever had were... Ms. Fields (lol give me a break... what a joke), and Mr. Leonard (Yeah... he was really cool too).
haha! My cat's chasing her own tail right now! She's so stupid... I love her.
I briefly met some of the staff too. I was in the staff room (and what a NICE staff room!) helping myself to some coffee while I waited for my meeting, and the bell went off. So one by one, teachers started walking in casually, grabbing coffees, and sitting down on the coaches, talking about... well, talking about themselves really because they were all introducing themselves. Hmm... on second though, they were more joking around and throwing insults at each other haha! The bell rings again, and they're still talking about each other's receding hairlines and growing love handles, and how one of the math teacher's idea of casual friday was a shirt and tie HAHAHA! By this time, the 2nd bell rings and the drama teacher pipes up, "Is that the late bell?!" And they finish up their drinks (not rushing themselves too much) and head off to their classes. lol, I would love to work in this school. It's relaxed, yet, I still believe that they're strict. We'll see :) So... yeah. I'm starting to see the blessings of being placed way out here. It is a long drive, but... the trade offs are very apparent. And who in their right minds would want to work for CBE anyway?! lol... just kidding, I would. (Yeah Right.)
So, what the heck was so disturbing? *sigh* When I went into work today, it was pretty darn hectic. I was having a little trouble with the computers but in the end it was alright. However... one of the managers was behind me the whole time; the one who looks like David Bowie. And when things died down for a bit (I was still helping a customer) he said to me as he walked off, "Hey Jonny, I'd like you to come into my office when your down with this customer."
I'm Fired, I figured. But that didn't matter; I continued my work. He came out a bit later and told me there was no need for the meeting anymore. "It's ok if you guys want to fire me you know" I piped. "You won't hurt my feelings." He laughed and reassured me that he wanted me to work for them. ha ha. heh heh... heh. ...*gulp*
So, what the heck was so disturbing? *sigh* My first guitar tech, was also the man to ever advise me on how to buy my first guitar. "It doesn't matter if you can't play it. Just pick one up, strum it, and make sure you like the sound. Otherwise, don't buy it." He also advised me not to buy an acoustic at his shop, because they were all overpriced. (It was the Acoustic Guitar Shop in Kensington at the time). So, I bought my guitar elsewhere, and when I wanted to put in a pickup, I went to him! "Oh! Why do you want a pickup in this guy?" he inquired. I explained to him, very timmidly mind you, that I was joining the worship team at my church, and I needed some onboard electronics for the job.
"Don't be ashamed to say it Jon" he smiled. "He's a VERY big God we serve..." and he went on to encourage me not to be so shy about it. And to this very day, I make sure very boldly that my collegues know I love God, and that Jesus is better than any over-the-counter or prescription drug.
A little less than a year ago, I read in the papers that my tech, was taking a permanent hiatus. Hmm... Perhaps he's quiting the guitar field, and going into full time ministry. But as it later turns out, I found out he went to prison. I hypothesized, Perhaps he was running short on cash, and needed some other form of income... illegitimate forms...
But today, I learned of the real reason why he's in jail. And the crimes he was charged for, were not for an illegal supply of cash.
I had all day to think about it, and really, what was there to think about? I recalled a friend telling me last week, how he found it very discouraging when he finds out that a brother or sister admits to falling to temptation and crossing over boundaries. Yeah, I found this news discouraging, (not that I am implying that it had to do with boundary crossings), but... I didn't let it eat me. I came to the conclusion that, this fellow's sins, were between him, and God. I'm sure now that he's in jail, he has a lot of time to reflect upon it, and if I ever see him again, I won't judge him for it, nor will I condemn. After all, who am I, to judge someone else's servant? Heck, there is the off chance that he was falsly convicted too... It doesn't matter though, as I said, that's between him and God. My job is to love and accept him.
On the lighter side, everyone at work knows I love G&L's (haha!), and so they were all telling me of this S-500 that somebody traded in!! Sweet mother it is an AWESOME GUITAR!! I plugged it into a real 62 Marshall Bluesbreaker during my break... sweet mercy... It's incredible. Not a single scratch, turtoise pickguard, 3 tone burst on alder, rosewood fretboard, and tone galore! Mother sweet tone. Sweet mother... Those MFD pickups were designed by God!! Seriously, that tone is still ringing in my ears... I'm going to have wet dreams tonight.
The price? $845. WHAT A FREAKIN STEAL!! That's nearly 1/2 price!
Man!!
Another new inventory worth mentioning is a Custom Shop Gibson Baby Explorer that we just recieved. Freakin Cola, what a stunning piece of work. I don't normally like Gibsons anymore, but I have to say, this one is COOL! Mother of Pearl inlay on the head, Custom block mother of pearl inlays on a deep ebony fretboard, a beautiful vibrant amber on a figured maple top, and a lovely cherry red finish on the back. The color combination is not one you see much on Gibsons... but rather, PRS'! It sounds alright too! It's strange, the smaller size makes it a lot lighter, and a lot more comfortable. A relatively affordable price... for a non-student.
I want them both. :( I want my Bluesbreaker back too. :(
I went out to Strathmore early this morning to send off my letter of introduction, and meet my Principle... WOW!! What an Awesome school!! What an awesome staff, and a great set of kids! The Principle was an older gent, probably in his 60's, very loose and comfortable, yet also incredibly strict. I can just imagine how the other kids feel in his presence; secure, humbled, and loved. He says the kids are all really great, and he says it with confidence. I didn't feel he was sugar coating his message at all either... perhaps because he also mentioned that they discipline their kids very harshly HAHA!. So I'm a little interested as to how they do that; since there is so little teachers can do now to discipline. Regardless, I've been told in the past that a great school depends on it's Principle, and I can't think of a better example than Strathmore at the moment. But then again, the only other principles I've ever had were... Ms. Fields (lol give me a break... what a joke), and Mr. Leonard (Yeah... he was really cool too).
haha! My cat's chasing her own tail right now! She's so stupid... I love her.
I briefly met some of the staff too. I was in the staff room (and what a NICE staff room!) helping myself to some coffee while I waited for my meeting, and the bell went off. So one by one, teachers started walking in casually, grabbing coffees, and sitting down on the coaches, talking about... well, talking about themselves really because they were all introducing themselves. Hmm... on second though, they were more joking around and throwing insults at each other haha! The bell rings again, and they're still talking about each other's receding hairlines and growing love handles, and how one of the math teacher's idea of casual friday was a shirt and tie HAHAHA! By this time, the 2nd bell rings and the drama teacher pipes up, "Is that the late bell?!" And they finish up their drinks (not rushing themselves too much) and head off to their classes. lol, I would love to work in this school. It's relaxed, yet, I still believe that they're strict. We'll see :) So... yeah. I'm starting to see the blessings of being placed way out here. It is a long drive, but... the trade offs are very apparent. And who in their right minds would want to work for CBE anyway?! lol... just kidding, I would. (Yeah Right.)
So, what the heck was so disturbing? *sigh* When I went into work today, it was pretty darn hectic. I was having a little trouble with the computers but in the end it was alright. However... one of the managers was behind me the whole time; the one who looks like David Bowie. And when things died down for a bit (I was still helping a customer) he said to me as he walked off, "Hey Jonny, I'd like you to come into my office when your down with this customer."
I'm Fired, I figured. But that didn't matter; I continued my work. He came out a bit later and told me there was no need for the meeting anymore. "It's ok if you guys want to fire me you know" I piped. "You won't hurt my feelings." He laughed and reassured me that he wanted me to work for them. ha ha. heh heh... heh. ...*gulp*
So, what the heck was so disturbing? *sigh* My first guitar tech, was also the man to ever advise me on how to buy my first guitar. "It doesn't matter if you can't play it. Just pick one up, strum it, and make sure you like the sound. Otherwise, don't buy it." He also advised me not to buy an acoustic at his shop, because they were all overpriced. (It was the Acoustic Guitar Shop in Kensington at the time). So, I bought my guitar elsewhere, and when I wanted to put in a pickup, I went to him! "Oh! Why do you want a pickup in this guy?" he inquired. I explained to him, very timmidly mind you, that I was joining the worship team at my church, and I needed some onboard electronics for the job.
"Don't be ashamed to say it Jon" he smiled. "He's a VERY big God we serve..." and he went on to encourage me not to be so shy about it. And to this very day, I make sure very boldly that my collegues know I love God, and that Jesus is better than any over-the-counter or prescription drug.
A little less than a year ago, I read in the papers that my tech, was taking a permanent hiatus. Hmm... Perhaps he's quiting the guitar field, and going into full time ministry. But as it later turns out, I found out he went to prison. I hypothesized, Perhaps he was running short on cash, and needed some other form of income... illegitimate forms...
But today, I learned of the real reason why he's in jail. And the crimes he was charged for, were not for an illegal supply of cash.
I had all day to think about it, and really, what was there to think about? I recalled a friend telling me last week, how he found it very discouraging when he finds out that a brother or sister admits to falling to temptation and crossing over boundaries. Yeah, I found this news discouraging, (not that I am implying that it had to do with boundary crossings), but... I didn't let it eat me. I came to the conclusion that, this fellow's sins, were between him, and God. I'm sure now that he's in jail, he has a lot of time to reflect upon it, and if I ever see him again, I won't judge him for it, nor will I condemn. After all, who am I, to judge someone else's servant? Heck, there is the off chance that he was falsly convicted too... It doesn't matter though, as I said, that's between him and God. My job is to love and accept him.
On the lighter side, everyone at work knows I love G&L's (haha!), and so they were all telling me of this S-500 that somebody traded in!! Sweet mother it is an AWESOME GUITAR!! I plugged it into a real 62 Marshall Bluesbreaker during my break... sweet mercy... It's incredible. Not a single scratch, turtoise pickguard, 3 tone burst on alder, rosewood fretboard, and tone galore! Mother sweet tone. Sweet mother... Those MFD pickups were designed by God!! Seriously, that tone is still ringing in my ears... I'm going to have wet dreams tonight.
The price? $845. WHAT A FREAKIN STEAL!! That's nearly 1/2 price!
Man!!
Another new inventory worth mentioning is a Custom Shop Gibson Baby Explorer that we just recieved. Freakin Cola, what a stunning piece of work. I don't normally like Gibsons anymore, but I have to say, this one is COOL! Mother of Pearl inlay on the head, Custom block mother of pearl inlays on a deep ebony fretboard, a beautiful vibrant amber on a figured maple top, and a lovely cherry red finish on the back. The color combination is not one you see much on Gibsons... but rather, PRS'! It sounds alright too! It's strange, the smaller size makes it a lot lighter, and a lot more comfortable. A relatively affordable price... for a non-student.
I want them both. :( I want my Bluesbreaker back too. :(
posted by Jonny at 1:39 a.m.
10 Comments:
Hmmm spam above?
Anyway I wish I knew more about guitars, it seems like you've found glorious treasure every once in awhile. Sound IS good hey? I always wondered what it was like to have an amazing sense of hearing ... like how ... some night animals have it or whatever. *shrug* Anyway, I think you'd have to try REALLY hard to get fired Jonny ... it's ok, it maybe be bumpy during the first few days, but it'll be smoother later on, everyone goes through a tough time getting used to everything at first! God's got your back ;)
Hey ... *psst* and I have that new FFVII movie ...Advent Children. Just watched it, an amazing movie!
man.. your title was so misleading! haha..
that school seems nice. doesnt look like politics plays in too much so that's even better =)
by the way u got spammed again....
you sure got a guilty conscious there. :P are you doing things that make you deserve being fired? hehe
glad to hear you had a great first experience at your school...i guess God's looking out for you after all even though u have to drive far to get there! :)
Advent Children kicked some serious buttage. I dl'ed sadly enough, the day it came out, as I've been following it for the last THREE YEARS!!
I'm glad it was finally released though, simply amazing eh Tobes?
Yo Man!
Hahaha...congrads dude! Do you know the model number? Man...I guess I could be more "spontaneous" like you...then I would have that ASAT now....darn..
you got the comments from a guitars by leo site ... how credible ...
Tobi, any G&L jonny plays is a "treasure". Its like how certain rice boys only like hondas.
I wouldn't trust anyone else's opinions. Sure it may be biased, but these are actual players who know their guitar inside out. In any case, I think their reviews have a lot more value than "I don't like the look of the blade pickups."
And if you notice, the fellow's name was Boogie_Bill. He likes his Boogie amps too :P
And yes, it's true, every G&L I've played has been a treasure! Now that I think about it...
If you can just imagine! Each one of those guitars, started off from wood that a skilled luthier handpicked, and carved with his own fingers. And with every ounce of love and devotion in his blood, he would give birth to the finest guitar on it's line...
Each one of them is unique, and a true joy to play.
BTW, nice Acura you got there.
Yeah, I wish I had a mustang! Aside from dual blades being ugly (no offence to Dime) and strats being ugly, they sound plane jane. But if thats your cup of tea. Its like it can do everything, but doesn't excel at anything. Sure its got more sustain than the average strat, but nothing close to a les paul, sure its humcancelling and has more mids, but nothing like the creamy tone of real humbuckers. Ah, the pursuit of mediocrity.
As for the forums, anyone can sign in. So these can be the run of the mill bums like boogie_Bill who obviously doesn't understand what a boogie is good for.
Also, marketing has really gotten to you. What happens is, a luthier oversees the work of the guitar, does most of the final assembly. All the frets, sanding, pickups, finishing, drilling, are done on a production line (just like fender!). SO each one is as unique as a fender.
You take those words back boy.
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