30.4.06

Treasures in the Attic

So Conor has this guitar that his grandfather bought for 50 cents at a yard sale. We went to the guitar shop yesterday to get a new bridge pin. The guy charged us 18 cents too much, so he offered to string it to make up for it. We brought it in. Turns out its a 1958 Gibson LG-0. However, I've been informed that selling it is grounds for divorce. We've got a little too much moolah tied up in saxophones and guitars around here. On a side note, I've decided I want to play the hammered dulcimer. As soon as I figure out how one plays the hammered dulcimer. I'm guessing there are hammers involved.

8 rubber neckers:

Bratsky said...

Maybe just start with one of the little 7" guys and work your way up to having those the size of pool tables. ;)

sweetviolet said...

Camille- Conor plays it. It's a little easier to practice the guitar while the baby naps than the saxophone. There was a hammered dulcimer at the guitar shop. I was intrigued...I'll keep you posted!

Bratsky- I have now discovered the autoharp and the zither. The possibilites are endless here.

Anonymous said...

how awesome!! I wish I would find something like that in our house...

ChiroMum said...

Thats a beautiful instrument you've got there! I didn't know Conor could play...too cool! Suddenly being reminded of the flutes & cellos laying around...must get them out of storage...one day! I couldn't think of a more perfect fit for you than the zither.

sweetviolet said...

pagirly- my fingers hurt. did you ever try to learn?

ayn- well conor knew all along, the little sneak. he knew i would just see dollar signs if he told me. he was right. i've nary a sentimental bone in my body.

chiro- so when do we start the bee babes on their tiny cellos?

Norma Shineynickels said...

oooooOOOooooo....the zither! that would be fantastic!

Norma Shineynickels said...

btw, I LOVE the little talking word verification thing. SO much easier then trying to read those damn letters.

hmmm....what does that say about me?!

Maddie said...

I like hammers.

 

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