what's wrong with this picture?

[cheyenne]

I hope he has a humidifier in that room somewhere, if he has dry heat coming out of that register directly under the collection, he could be in trouble.

[jps]

Given the decoration I'd call it a Man Kiva.

[aceonbass]

My first thought was that Elys Rand was back showing off again.

[larsongs]

well, nothing, actually. my mancave, my pride and joy. but, no bass guitars . . .

it's time (as soon as finances permit)!

i'm only a hobby player only, but why not go first class? big GAS for a 4003, midnight blue . . .

affirmation and encouragement welcome! thanks, eljayski

Beautiful! why no Bass Guitars?

Glenn

[jps]

why no Bass Guitars?

Yeah, we're all wondering that!

[aceonbass]

Maybe he doesn't play bass. Remember he's only a "hobby" guitar player.

[jps]

This is true. I have always considered myself a bassist first but have always had at least one guitar around for noodling, writing songs, etc. It just seems natural to have a different instrument in my reach for a fresh perspective on music.

[bvstudios]

Agreed- not enough Rics.. (only 2, and nary a 12 string in sight?) And a couple or three basses would definitely enhance the picture. Also, I note with some alarm a lack of Gretsch products... perhaps they're on the wall behind the camera?

Also- How high is the ceiling in that room? Seems more like a cathedral than a cave (also apropos).

Nice display, nice rugs, nice room. I'd love to display mine like that, but the dust, the dust, the dust and.....

the dust.

Cheers!

[eljayski]

thanks for the kind comments! here is a view of the mankiva from the second floor. note the dust on the ceiling fan blades.



since the pic was taken, a gretsch g5120 has joined the crew. one of the teles is a 12-string.

my ric owner's credentials:



fireglo is my favorite ric finish but i'm leaning toward midblue for my 4003, for some reason.

regards, eljayski

[jps]

I'll take the rug way above the fireplace, thank you! We have only one Navajo rug, plus a couple sand paintings and a shield.

[eljayski]

navajo/hopi/zuni stuff is a major interest of mine; the collection stopped growing when i got back into guitars a couple of years ago . . .

[jch]

That's a great set up ya got there ,needs more Gretsches though!

Love that 381!

[indianation65]

A cigar shop Indian chief or a Gretsch Super Axe couldn't hurt, only add to the caliber! A nice axe or a nice rug, no matter how displayed, can only add to the splendor of a great room! So vast...

...wisdom across the "West"

[harry]

Is that a Jaguar in the lower right corner? I have a '65 with a DiMarzio in the bridge position..reminds me of that one there...

[harry]

...but as i look again , it appears you still have the single coil in the bridge position. I mistook the bridge and pickup together as a dual-coil...