I need help to give away my Telecaster & Blues Jr. Amp

[AlanC]

As some of you might know faithful wife and I live in a 5th wheel. Almost three years ago we pared our possessions down from a 4 bedroom two story house to a 37' 5'er. We have thrown or given away quite a collection of "stuff". We still have some things in a storage unit and some things are in my parent's old abandoned house which is slowly succumbing to termites, mildew, & rot.

Inside the closet in my old bedroom is my KatrinaCaster and a Blues Jr. tube amp. Last I looked she was beginning to suffer from the humidity and it won't be long before real damage will accrue. My dreams of being the backup vocalist for Runaway Train are a pipe dream so I have decided to let her go.

I have a tendency to anthropomorphize certain items (like guitars) and going with that she has never gotten a chance to sing. I don't believe her first owner could possibly have let her loose because he threw her on a Katrina debris pile when she was barely wounded. That does not speak well of him and I bet he was a poser who had more money than talent. Her next owner rescued her but didn't, doesn't, and never will have the talent to bend her strings and let her sing. I think it is a shame to never let a fine girl like her ever have anyone hear her voice.

So. I propose to give her away. I will even pay the shipping (within reason meaning preferably somewhere in the CONUS)

I don't know of anyone worthy of her. I would like any and all of you interested to submit names of someone to give her a good home. My initial criteria is: 1. They don't have the wherewithal to purchase an American made Telecaster (or it would be a struggle) 2. They play out (before this Covid crap anyway) in front of an audience.

I'm think Sid or J would know someone- a student maybe but it's not limited to them. If any of you know someone who you think needs or deserves a good Tele, please submit their story and let's compile a list. I want to make this a collaborative effort and I encourage opinions on the candidates even if you didn't submit a name.

Mike, I know you expressed interest but I don't need the money and I think you have the resources to get a good electric so I would rather just give her away to someone.

Please let me know if any of you have a candidate.

Thanks, Alan

[coachdoc]

XLNT. Can't think of anyone off the top of my head, but those are excellent criteria. Do let us holers banter about candidates. I would suggest graduates robbed of their big day.

[majorminor]

In the days of internet selling drama this isn’t a bad way to go. I’ve given several things away these last few years and was glad I did it that way. One thing you could also do is to donate to a local charity auction.

[epaul]

I have recently taken a huge hit on pocket gopher futures and am now destitute. I wouldn't have any interest in playing the thing but I could re-sell it. So, I nominate me.

[Marty]

Many churches have music programs and could use the donation. I donate instruments to several teachers I trust or sell the more expensive instruments at a very reasonable price.

[Marshall]

I know some very nice Tele players around here. But they have themselves a nice Tele already. And they're not hurting bad in the pandemic.

[amanajoe]

May 24, 2020 12:04:10 GMT -5 Marty said:

Many churches have music programs and could use the donation. I donate instruments to several teachers I trust or sell the more expensive instruments at a very reasonable price.

How dare you suggest that a fine Blues / Jazz / Country instrument be forced into a life of Spirituals!

I appreciate what you are doing, this was my whole modus operandi when I was building guitars and amps on a regular basis, building custom guitars for talented people who might never have the money to get a custom guitar.

A local blues society does this sort of thing through a cutting heads type blues contest for those under 18 and I've been involved in helping with parts to make a custom guitar (generally tele or strat).

Can't think of anybody off the top of my head, there hasn't been much chance at getting to be around performers lately.

[Dub]

I forwarded your request to our friend, Pat Smith, here in Cedar Rapids. Pat is a professional jazz guitarist and an adjunct at Grinnell College which means he’s definitely poor but he doesn’t need the guitar, isn’t a singer, and generally doesn’t fit the bill. But if there’s anyone who’ll know a suitable recipient, it’s Pat. Of course his students at Grinnell are definitely not what you’d call needy but he’s tied in to a network of working musicians that probably include good candidates. I’ll let you know if he comes up with anything.

Oh, and Pat thinks your act is very cool.

[AlanC]

May 24, 2020 12:59:04 GMT -5 amanajoe said:

May 24, 2020 12:04:10 GMT -5 Marty said:

Many churches have music programs and could use the donation. I donate instruments to several teachers I trust or sell the more expensive instruments at a very reasonable price.

How dare you suggest that a fine Blues / Jazz / Country instrument be forced into a life of Spirituals!

I appreciate what you are doing, this was my whole modus operandi when I was building guitars and amps on a regular basis, building custom guitars for talented people who might never have the money to get a custom guitar.

A local blues society does this sort of thing through a cutting heads type blues contest for those under 18 and I've been involved in helping with parts to make a custom guitar (generally tele or strat).

Can't think of anybody off the top of my head, there hasn't been much chance at getting to be around performers lately.

I'm with Joe on this. I want somebody to bend her strings and show off. I don't want her strumming the chords to "Just As I Am" for the rest of her life.

[Cosmic Wonder]

Alan, I could trade you cash for it. Not a lot of cash, but enough to buy a bottle or three of something interesting.


Mike

[Marty]

May 24, 2020 14:19:53 GMT -5 AlanC said:

May 24, 2020 12:59:04 GMT -5 amanajoe said:

How dare you suggest that a fine Blues / Jazz / Country instrument be forced into a life of Spirituals!

I appreciate what you are doing, this was my whole modus operandi when I was building guitars and amps on a regular basis, building custom guitars for talented people who might never have the money to get a custom guitar.

A local blues society does this sort of thing through a cutting heads type blues contest for those under 18 and I've been involved in helping with parts to make a custom guitar (generally tele or strat).

Can't think of anybody off the top of my head, there hasn't been much chance at getting to be around performers lately.

I'm with Joe on this. I want somebody to bend her strings and show off. I don't want her strumming the chords to "Just As I Am" for the rest of her life.

-Sorry guys, just trying to earn you some brownie points.

[AlanC]

May 24, 2020 20:38:35 GMT -5 Marty said:

May 24, 2020 14:19:53 GMT -5 AlanC said:

I'm with Joe on this. I want somebody to bend her strings and show off. I don't want her strumming the chords to "Just As I Am" for the rest of her life.

-Sorry guys, just trying to earn you some brownie points.

😘

[sidheguitarmichael]

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I asked my guitar teacher whether any of his network fits the bill.

[AlanC]

I appreciate the input from everybody. Hold up for now I might have a worthy recipient.

Will update everyone soon.

Alan

[AlanC]

Katrinacaster will soon have a new home. I am going to ship her and the Blues Jr. to Sidheguitarmichael. He will be using it in his official capacity at Gonzaga.

I am satisfied that she will receive the care and attention she deserves. I'm happy.

Thanks to all for their input.

Alan

[coachdoc]

May 25, 2020 15:52:58 GMT -5 AlanC said:

Katrinacaster will soon have a new home. I am going to ship her and the Blues Jr. to Sidheguitarmichael. He will be using it in his official capacity at Gonzaga.

I am satisfied that she will receive the care and attention she deserves. I'm happy.

Thanks to all for their input.

Alan

Very thoughtful and generous. Thumbs up.