Christmas Present For Grandson

[MartyGrass]

My 14 year old grandson has been a studious guitar learner for two years and takes lessons.  Some time ago I gave him a G&L to play.

Yesterday he spent the day playing a ghost built Gretsch made by Heritage.  It has the dimensions of a Super Eagle.  He took right to it and played it for hours.  He asked a lot of questions about it.  He's 5'7" and it fit him well.

I'll get the G&L back, which is a cool take on the Fender Jazzmaster, and he'll keep the Gretsch.  I also gave him 10 sets of strings.  He's at my house frequently.  I'll teach him how to scope the interior and do sets up.  Normally he's not that enthusiasted about things.  This time it was different.  He played for a few hours before he said it fits him well, is easy to play, and sounds great.

 

[kennyv4]

It has to make you feel good that your love for making music with the guitar has been passed down to your Grandson.  It was my Grandmother who instilled that passion in me back in the 50's.

[dvnmjc]

Lucky kid and great job, those guitars are tremendous!

[skydog52]

Will you adopt me? 

What a great gift and I'm happy to see he took to it so well.

[bolero]

Yeah that's really fantastic, and a gorgeous guitar too!

[Gitfiddler]

Awesome Marty!  What a thoughtful and generous gift. 

[Spectrum13]

At 14 years I had the opposite of that ghost built, an old harmony that was unplayable.  

Kids today are so lucky/ family encouragement.   Back in 1964, you know the Beatles were a fad, so no value was attached to guitars. Will got an accordion because Lawrence Welk now that was real music, plus the ladies loved the Poka.

To have such a fine instrument to gift your grands, that's a lump in the throat. 

[MartyGrass]

I have another grandson who plays and takes lessons.  I'm showing him how to correct an overcut nut with crazy glue and baking soda today.  It's on a H-150 Ultra.  Years ago I pulled the HRWs and replaced the bridge and tailpiece.  Here are some before and after pics.  Once we get it restrung and setup, he keeps it.  I want to see him do the work first.  He will.  He doesn't know yet he can keep it.

[Dick Seacup]

Beautiful guitars, wonderful actions. However, on that H-157 you seem to have one of the pickups flipped around.  

[hinesarchtop]

How fun. I'm sure they will never forget these meaningful moments with you.

[PunkKitty]

Beautiful guitar. He's very lucky.

[TalismanRich]

You're a good Grandpa, MG.   Passing along a love of music and fine instruments to make it is a fine legacy.

[bolero]

That's a sweet guitar!

And a nice gesture

[MartyGrass]

On 12/26/2024 at 8:23 PM, Dick Seacup said:

Beautiful guitars, wonderful actions. However, on that H-157 you seem to have one of the pickups flipped around.  

Huh?

[MartyGrass]

When I looked at fixing the nut slot, I saw the nut was slightly chipped and should be replaced.  So I gave him this H-157 instead.  I think this one originally landed in Los Vegas at Heritage dealer who liked Black Backs.  Anyway, my grandson really liked the guitar and played a long time until he went back home last night.

I'll get the Ultra taken care of.

Here's the H-157.  She's a looker and pretty light.  The small heel is nice, too.

 

 

 

 

[Genericmusic]

[bolero]

That's a looker too!

[DetroitBlues]

That is a lightweight H157, congrats to your grandsons!