I'm guessing you're a Fender fan, huh.
Looks that way. Two of the Fenders (the red Strat+ and white Tele+) were gifts from Fender back when they were starting up their Custom Shop. To note, the sunburst Tele I bought when I was living in Illinois. A friend at a store in Chicago called me to come look at this guitar … it has a 10# (!) ash body with SCN pickups that Fender was using at the time. Amazing tonal range.
When I started playing back in the late 70’s, I was into Gibsons. Of the Gibsons that I have owned, wish I had two of them back. A three pickup LP Custom with a natural top and a sunburst Gibson L6S Custom.
Gibsons today are fine … occasionally you will find an exceptional one or a really bad one. For tone and quality, I really like my PRS S2 (sunburst top right) and the Heritage H530 (middle left).
Not shown is a 4string cigar box guitar. Great tone and fun to noodle about on.
ETA … the Tonka trucks shown are from the early 60’s. I have a handful of them packed away and they are all in mint condition. Growing up (trying to still), my parents made us take care of our toys. Those Tonkas were waxed like real cars. The puppy in my profile picture is the dog that photo bombed the picture here. We fostered 7 Blue
Heeler mixed puppies and kept him because he was the smallest/runt of the litter. Today, he ‘s 97 pounds and insanely athletic.
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My front door is the entrance to my man cave. Just don't tell my wife.
Much progress needed.
I just purchased (Wed) the 2 lots west of my house.
The pending garage will be a min of 30x40x10, up 30x70x10. Have to check City code and building price.
Plan is 10x8 overhead door, centered on north and south ends. Walk through door centered on east.
I just purchased (Wed) the 2 lots west of my house.
The pending garage will be a min of 30x40x10, up 30x70x10. Have to check City code and building price.
Plan is 10x8 overhead door, centered on north and south ends. Walk through door centered on east.
My original shop/mancave was an 18X30X10 steel building with no insulation.
Obtained a butt load of 1 1/2" galvanized steel rigid conduit. Did a lot of welding, but ended up with a 12X16X8 storage building to make more room in the original shop.
The acquisition of more machine tools and the need for even more room drove the building of a 30X40X10, well insulated, well-lit by LED, with ceiling fans and a Window unit AC.
I heat with a propane central heat unit in the corner and a double barrel wood stove.
Reloading bench in one corner with supply cabinets on each side. 60" smart TV on the wall with a leather recliner to kick back in. Apartment sized fridge on the shelving to keep some adult beverages cold.
Wi-Fi was an issue being so far from the router in the house, so bought a high-power booster to provide Wi-Fi so streaming was available on the TV.
When home, spend a lot of time out there. Security cams to alert me if the Warden is approaching! Lol!
Obtained a butt load of 1 1/2" galvanized steel rigid conduit. Did a lot of welding, but ended up with a 12X16X8 storage building to make more room in the original shop.
The acquisition of more machine tools and the need for even more room drove the building of a 30X40X10, well insulated, well-lit by LED, with ceiling fans and a Window unit AC.
I heat with a propane central heat unit in the corner and a double barrel wood stove.
Reloading bench in one corner with supply cabinets on each side. 60" smart TV on the wall with a leather recliner to kick back in. Apartment sized fridge on the shelving to keep some adult beverages cold.
Wi-Fi was an issue being so far from the router in the house, so bought a high-power booster to provide Wi-Fi so streaming was available on the TV.
When home, spend a lot of time out there. Security cams to alert me if the Warden is approaching! Lol!
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