When I was 12 my mom bought me a guitar and encouraged me to learn how to play. Even though I took some lessons I didn’t stick with it. She even shipped my old guitar down here to Florida a few years before she passed away, hoping I would give it another try. Well, I finally have learned how and I wish she was here so I could thank her for it. This is the best I can do… I have an awesome new guitar that I consider a gift from her and I put her name on it. Thanks, Mom.

It's like we gave up when we were kids and wish we didnt.
I played a bit when I was 15 or so then started BSing with friends and put the guitar aside. I'm now 37 and been playing again for several years. I should kick myself for not being steady all those years ago, who knows how much better I would play by now. As kids it seems we have more ability but less focus. When I got serious again with it several years ago I was like, this is now or never. Now if I go a day without playing I miss it.

Great gesture

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A fine tribute indeed, OL!

I like to commemorate significant moments in my family's history by formatting the date into a quasi-legitimate serial number, then having it stamped on the neck plate......



In this case, my daughter's birthday.

I've also used graduation and anniversary dates as well.

Arjay

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"Here's why reliability is job one: A great sounding amp that breaks down goes from being a favorite piece of gear to a useless piece of crap in less time than it takes to read this sentence." -- BRUCE ZINKY

That was a very nice story. I'm glad I gave this thread a click

Your neck plate looks terrific, by the way.

Nice..

Thanks, guys. Sorry about the giant picture, I should've taken the time to resize. FYI, if you have a Things Remembered in your local mall it only took about 20 minutes, and 20 bucks.

Brian

You thank her every time you pick it up and play............. Mike

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what a great way to honor your mom. every time you pick it up, you'll be reminded of her.

you're a good son!

That's a very nice jesture! Family can be such a big support and source of strength.

Arjay - Your daughter is 4 years old than me to the day

AWSOME ! I'm sure your mother would be very proud. Also, I LOVE the color of your guitar.

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2008 Fender MIM Stratocaster
2010 Epiphone Masterbilt
2009 Fender Super Champ XD

Very nice. Can you show us the rest of the guitar and/or describe it. Looks pretty cool!

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Indeed!

I think we'd all love to see it as well.

Arjay

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"Here's why reliability is job one: A great sounding amp that breaks down goes from being a favorite piece of gear to a useless piece of crap in less time than it takes to read this sentence." -- BRUCE ZINKY

It's a MIM Lake Placid Blue, brand new. I spent the last 6 months learning on a used Squire (which I really like) but I thought I deserved a brand new guitar....I posted a picture of it on this page.

http://www.fender.com/community/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10080&start=555

Thanks for the nice feedback, guys. This site has been so helpful to me as I start my better late than never journey into the world of guitars, and I've been a strat fan ever since I saw Dick Dale playing one in a Beach Party movie when I was a kid.

Brian

We should all remember to thank our Moms while we still can. Nice story.