Recent content by polara

I have a Monaco Pro in Jazzburst with Phat Cats, too. And it too has the black pickup surrounds. I got it without a COA (I'm not positive if they had them in 2000, when mine was made.) It's so spotlessly clean, and the previous owner had it so long, I wonder if maybe they were made with PCs now...

If you ever decide to move it on, I'd love to buy it. I don't give a rat's ass about Shakira, but it's a cool guitar and because we only tour in South America I think it would bring me good luck :D.

No kidding. I love my QC and wouldn't part with it. Easy to use, great sounds, and am writing this from Buenos Aires on our fourth South American tour using it with no glitches.

I can only guess it's 'cos she comes across like she works at a Waffle House that she isn't a huge name. Just watch this. Chops? You want chops? Damn. And tasteful.

I confess I had no idea who Ian Thornley was, and Googled him there in the GC Platinum Room. My goodness that man can play. And sing.

When I was winding down my job and preparing for my move to Sweden, I needed to get rid of guitars. In true dumb guitarist fashion, I went to Guitar Center and decided I'd Find the best electric guitar there. Like blindfold test best, price no object, no brand in mind. Not for looks or resale...

Such great guitars. Mine is pretty much identical except it has Phat Cats.

PLEASE FORGIVE THE MANY GAPS IN CONTUNUITY AND SOME WEIRD TYPOS. I'M TIRED WHEN I WRITE THESE, BUT FIGURED Y'ALL MIGHT ENJOY READING ABOUT THE ADVENTURES OF MY RETIREMENT PLAN TO COSPLAY AS A TOURING MUSICIAN. March 8 I’m on the balcony of my little Vrbo apartment in Buenos Aires, and the sun...

Glenn Phillips is a BEAST of a player. We definitely have a Venn diagram going if you know Calder and Elsey. Bob ended up doing some guitar on the last Anne Richmond Boston album I was on, which finally came out at the end of 2025 on DB Recs. I once was at the old Cotton Club and for some...

I can't match Roberto Clemente. Damn. But actually played with or recorded with? I've been lucky. Chris Robinson (Black Crowes) sang at one of our rehearsals. We shared the room with his girlfriend's band, Doll Squad, as well as with The Jody Grind, who had a horribly tragic ending and are...

I did sent Mike - well, some Mike :D  but he works at Shishkov - an email to maybe ask people if they have gotten anything sketchy and to be on the lookout.

Got a super sketchy email claiming to be from Mike. Double check the sender before clicking any link! Subject line was “Re: 2024-2026”

Having gone to Florida State University, I hate to say it but my Gator LP case is a freakin' tank. They build 'em to last.

We're touring because we're lucky bourgeoisie who eke out meager livings off freelance and investments, not because we are getting money thrown at us. Still, if you make original music and love playing, it's a wonderful experience. This is our third rodeo, after doing Argentina, Chile, and...