[D.A.N.]

Thanks for sharing and happy to hear from the famous Dr. Dave! If I can afford it/have cash at the time, my wife and I always try to tip good local musicians, especially at restaurants or on the street. We’ve been in Philly since 2016 (my wife) and 2017 (me). It’s great to meet great acoustic guitarists in the area. My original guitar teacher is Daniel Verbeke, presently of Matamoras, PA (formerly Hawley, PA), and if I ever saw an ad to see him, I would visit, tip generously, and at least buy him a beverage/catch up.

Was so excited to see such a nice player with such great gear playing in the world. And so great of him to invite me out.

[D.A.N.]

Sorry for the many posts, but…I’ve just been invited to the open mics that happen here at 5PM on Sundays. Really looking forward to TAC practice as I get ready to come back to live performing since 2012. Small win = new friend and jam night.

[D.A.N.]

Update- very nice gentleman by the name of “Filthy” Rich MacPherson running a 1962 Gibson Country and Western with some mojo through a Fishman Loudbox “Artist”. What a nice guy. It started raining so I volunteered to help him save his gear from the rain and exchanged information. After over a year of not getting to play with fellow guitar geeks it’s awesome to make a new friend!

[D.A.N.]

Thanks everyone for the support!

[D.A.N.]

There’s a big guitar geek community by you. Perhaps post something in one of the forums?

[D.A.N.]

Thanks! I’m almost complete- I really want a cutaway resonator guitar (rosewood back and sides, either tri-cone or biscuit bridge) with LR baggs electrics from Mule Resophonic Guitars and a vintage Telecaster. Also am buying back in the next year or 2 my first Les Paul that my Dad got me.

[D.A.N.]

I was scared to go to Gruhns after spending the money I did at Carter. I can’t wait to visit Nashville again.

[D.A.N.]

I have barely been able to put it down. Barely touched everything else!