As with most older guitar players, I also carry some regret about having parted with some gem guitars back in the early 70's. The ones that give me the fondest memories for their feel, sound and looks include:
1 - my cherry red 1962 Gibson Les Paul (SG style body) which I bought in mint condition in 1969 for $375. The wammy bar was very odd in that it went up and down instead of the standard out and in. The guitar still had the original tags and pamphlet from the factory and a case that looked brand new. This is a very rare guitar today, but I actually saw one of Paul McCartney's guitarists using the identical model in Portland Oregon on November 4th of 2005.
2 - my tan 1962 Fender Stratocaster with big Gibson Frets which I paid about $500 for in 1973
3 - my sparkle gold 1970 Les Paul Deluxe which I bought from my friend Willy Putz for $500 in 1974
Although I'd much prefer to actually have them again, at least I have my memories of playing them, as well as numerous photos of them, which I've placed on my musical website at www.jeffwyatt.com on the EDEN Photos page, just below the EDEN - the band page. But even more important than these old memories are the memories of the fun I had with all the musicians I used to perform with, as those photos show. The old guitars just made those times even more enjoyable and the memories fonder.
JW
http://www.jeffwyatt.com/
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