Hi Nelson,
WELL – I am blown away by this guitar! I was late to work this morning because I finally got it out of the box for the first time Sunday evening, and didn’t get to bed until 2AM!
I wanted to tell you that – forgetting for a quick moment that this is a musical instrument – that as an object, it is so beautifully constructed, truly a breath-taking work of art. Thank you for choosing such stunning wood! What an amazing accomplishment to be able to make this.
Then, that it is also a musical instrument on top of that!?! Quite incredible. I have to tell you, I haven’t plugged it in at all yet. All of my time with the guitar has been spent just getting to know it and playing it acoustically. It has such a rich sound, the bass strings are particularly remarkable. This is my first 7-string and the additional range, and how that speaks on this guitar, is going to be a joy for me.
As you say, I have a lot to get to know on the guitar. A friend asked me how long that will take, and I surprised myself by answering, “it’ll take years”.
I’m very proud to own this Nelson, thank you very much.
I hope you won’t mind if I send you a note from time to time as things come to mind. And, I’ll certainly look forward to the pics, whenever that is convenient for you. If it helps, I could send you a flash drive and you could just load ‘em up and send it back. Would be great to have the highest resolution you have. No hurry of course.
If we don’t connect before then, have a Merry Christmas and best wishes in the New Year!
Sincerely,
Philip
