Ben Robinson

After many years (only my whole life) I've finally managed to find a Fender USA '62 re-issue Jaguar that is affordable.

The long story; shortish.

A few weeks ago, I went to Tom Lee Music (the only bloody music shop in Hong Kong with good stuff) and saw a very nice 'Olympic White Jag' with rather a large dent in it. I inspected the twanger and found that the damage was purely cosmetic and could be filled and re-painted to fix... but I quite like the 'ding' on it.. adds character.

Anyway, I spoke to 'Lok', my mate there, and said that there would be no extra discount because of the damage..... so I gave up and went home.

The other day I went in again to look at a reverb pedal and a new thing called a AMPLUG by vox. I asked another guy about the price and he said that I could get a bargain for it... so I pushed the guy hard... sat there and said:

"I'll play this guitar here until you give me a price that I agree with."

Eventually I got it for a third off.

No case, mind you... but I didn't need another case in my place and I already have too many gig bags.

Did I need another guitar?...... Rationally speaking, HELL NO!... I could do what I do with my original Epi...

But I will always 'NEED' another guitar.. however, I really feel that I have a complete collection right now.

Strange; but they REALLY are like mistresses.. That was my wife's wording! Playing my guitars makes me happy. that's all.

Gibson ES-359 custom

Gibson SG special

Fender Jaguar '62 re-issue

Epiphone Sheraton

Vintage (brand name not actually vintage) Jazzer style Accoustic.

Ibanez Jetking Bass

Yamaha 1/2 size Spanish Style... which I use at my school for 'Twinkle Twinkle' duties.

Any more guitars would be foolhardy...