Well gents, as you all know I have been busier than a one armed wallpaper hanger and today it all caught up to me. I am trying to be 18 again and well...my body finally exacted it's revenge. Doing some airborne training today and well, I tore my right bicep, the tendons and the labrum..ouch! The good news...the Doc said I can play my beloved Teles and Gretsch as long as I am sitting down....that is until the surgery. But, at least I can play my guitars....so as the old saying goes...today the bear ate me.. LOL
ABS

Positive vibes your way! I hope you have a speedy recovery.

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Thanks my brother! I am feeling them already!
ABS

Hope you get better very soon E.
Let music be the wonderful medicine it is!

CC

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Fender Stratocaster (parts build)
Fender Telecaster 72 Custom RI
Fender Telecoustic Deluxe
Gretsch Electromatic Pro-Jet
Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus
Gibson ES-135
Zenith Type-17
Marshall 70's JMP Superbass 100w
Blackstar HT-5

Ouch indeed ABS !!
Twang on till the pain is gone

Mojo to ya for healing up. Takes longer these days for me.......... Mike

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Heal well and heal fast, my brother.

There was a bear hunter stalking thru the woods, when all of a sudden he saw a large grizzley bear. He took careful aim and pulled the trigger. Instead of a loud bang there was only a soft "click". The gun mis-fired!! The bear heard the sound and came at the hunter in a full charge.

The hunter, seeing there was no time to reload, prayed to God:

"Lord, please fill this bear with the holy spirit!"

The bear stopped immediately in his tracks and got down on his knees! He put his great paws together and said:

"For this nurishment I am about to recieve, I am truly grateful!"

Plenty of protein my friend. Soy, chicken, beef, fish......

I tore a rotor cuff a few years back and that's what saved me from the Knife.....
Time certainly has a way of catching up with us doesn't it?

My cousin is a Jump Medic in the good old USAF.

I am glad to hear you are still able to play.
I hope you repair soon-N

Ouch, ABS! Sorry to hear about your misfortune, and I hope you mend quickly.

One bit of practical advice from this retired USAF Master Sergeant: Make sure you keep copies of your medical record entries on this. It will make a difference when you retire.

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I really like all them "Aster" guitars. You know, like the Stratoc, Telec and Jazzm.

My condolences ABS. A friend's son in the 82nd had a chute malfunction at Bragg about three weeks ago, It never fully deployed. He hit hard, bounced, landed on his back, and is now recovering.

Consider yourself lucky... Seriously I hope you heal quickly.

+ a few hundred mojo points. Try a set of light jazz flat wound strings on your new Gretsch. Just don't take all the old strings off at the same time.
There are a few good videos at Gretsch.com, something to keep your mind on the guitar for awhile.

Good luck,
John.E

MOJO coming your way

Tough break, I mean tear. Major mojo coming your way. At least you can play seated for now. I foresee surgery and physical therapy in your future. Good luck.

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RK

2007 Fender Highway 1
2012 American Deluxe
2015 MIM Dave Murray HHH
2010 Fender Blacktop
1987 Fender Avalon Acoustic
2012 Marshall DSL 15 watt head

so; Now it's chairborne All The Way......

Here's wishing you a speedy recovery Sir....enjoy the break and the quality time with the guitars..

Cheers Bill

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I'm praying for you guy!

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