This along with a couple of amps is what I have left if my brother. He was the baddest guitar player I knew, traveled for 2 years with a band right out of high school. His thirst for knowledge was unquenchable. He was teaching himself to play jazz up until the day he died. I did get to sit in with him on several occasions in various projects dating back to high school, but my dream came true when we did a show together New Year's Eve.
Just as a rundown. There is an LSR, 3 universe guitars, 2 Jems , a destroyer, a Robyn, a PRS Santana signature, a Taylor, an acoustic bass, a schector corsair, a Les paul the paul and a John Mayer signature strat clone.
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I'm glad that you have those to remember your brother by. I'm sure you'd trade them all in an instant for more time with him, but those instruments were likely a part of him and it's cool that you get to play them from here.
Quote from: pickdropper on March 25, 2017, 12:35:21 PM
I'm glad that you have those to remember your brother by. I'm sure you'd trade them all in an instant for more time with him, but those instruments were likely a part of him and it's cool that you get to play them from here.
Mixed feelings I'm sure.
Quote from: pickdropper on March 25, 2017, 12:35:21 PM
I'm glad that you have those to remember your brother by. I'm sure you'd trade them all in an instant for more time with him, but those instruments were likely a part of him and it's cool that you get to play them from here.
Very much so. Not a day goes by that I don't stop to text him before I stop myself.
Positive thoughts going your way, man. Cherish those guitars.
Quote from: DPTX on March 25, 2017, 08:38:40 PM
Positive thoughts going your way, man. Cherish those guitars.
Likewise Jimi, You've got some nice guitars there.
Play em' for your bro, all the best
They are beautiful, man. Sorry about your loss.
Marty
Your brother had good taste. Thats a nice collection. I'm sure he is happy you have them now.
It's funny how you can tell a lot about a musician's personality by their instruments. Your brother seemed like a cool guy and from the looks of it he was a well rounded individual. Judging by this collection he was accepting of all with open arms. I am sorry for your loss. I am sure each ones of these speaks to you differently and just as he would. Cherish and listen to the notes that they speak. Once again, I'm sorry for your loss.
-Mike-
Such a nice and eclectic collection of guitars. I agree it does seem to tell a lot about their owner! Thank you for sharing Jimi. :)
The great thing about these guitars is that every time you play one you will be connected to your brother.
I inherited a guitar from my grandfather (a 70s Hohner Les Paul copy). Every time I play it I think about him and imagine he is sitting there listening to me play. When the grief eventually fades, (hard to imagine now, but it will) you'll enjoy playing them that much more.
Quote from: flanagan0718 on March 26, 2017, 06:17:28 PM
It's funny how you can tell a lot about a musician's personality by their instruments. Your brother seemed like a cool guy and from the looks of it he was a well rounded individual. Judging by this collection he was accepting of all with open arms. I am sorry for your loss. I am sure each ones of these speaks to you differently and just as he would. Cherish and listen to the notes that they speak. Once again, I'm sorry for your loss.
-Mike-
That is so true. Everyone he met called him friend.
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What a great collection. Just about any of those are guitars I would/could own myself.
The circumstances are sucky, but you do now have an entire catalog of your brother's style and swagger at your disposal. I hope they inspire you to make fulfilling music!
Quote from: flanagan0718 on March 26, 2017, 06:17:28 PM
It's funny how you can tell a lot about a musician's personality by their instruments. Your brother seemed like a cool guy and from the looks of it he was a well rounded individual. Judging by this collection he was accepting of all with open arms. I am sorry for your loss.
Just what I was thinking. Sorry for your loss, man. He definitely left you some amazing mementos!
Jimi, I am sorry for your loss. I too have lost a sibling, and it can be pretty hard.
However I am glad that your brother knew the right guy to leave those guitars to: Someone who will cherish them as much as the memories he holds of his brother.
I hope that time maybe eases your pain a little.
Despite the circumstances, glad to see his collection went to someone who will appreciate it.
I expect you'll have the Steve Vai catalogue mastered by June?
This is one of the coolest ways I can think of for you to remember him. My grandpa died last year and I have some of his tools. He worked hard. Really hard. I can't work outdoors without thinking of him. Any time I smell the smell of a 2 stroke motor running or fresh cut wood, I instantly feel like I'm out in the woods with him getting firewood. I love having those things to keep me connected to my hero even though it will be a while before I see him again.
I bet you will never pick up any guitar without thinking of your brother. The fact that you have his collection will keep you connected to all the best things about him. It's a painful blessing but a good one.