D.O.T.F. Gretsch Guitars

Design Of The Fortnight Gretsch Custom Shop

I have chosen not just one design this fortnight but the whole collection that the Gretsch Custom Shop have produced in the 10 years it has been around. I have always been a big fan of the Gretsch guitar design and this video below really gives an incite into what it takes to produce musical instruments of such great quality, and each with a uniqueness all of its own.

I am currently in the process of learning about the making of guitars myself so this really is learning from the masters. If the guitars that I produce are half as close to this level of quality and finesse then I will be extremely happy.

Take a look and tell me what you think.

Charity Shop Haul

Can I just say thank god for charity shops. No where else would I be able to pick up these great albums for 50p a pop. Yesterday i went to the local in Crown Way and got these handful of records. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs albums I was particularly pleased with getting because there is some great songs on them that I want in my catalogue. I also picked up this best of Paul McCartney cassette. Shame I threw away my tape player when i was younger but I think it's a cool little memento to have anyways, I love the old McCartney :) I also picked up a couple of cheesy vinyl singles KC & The Sunshine Band - Give It Up and The Tweets - Birdie Song. Yes I know they're embarrassing but they were 30p each so I thought what the hell. I have also ordered the debut from Parquet Courts and a Kacey Musgraves album which should arrive in the next day or two. But yeah both of those I'm really excited to hear, again a lot to listen to during the summer break. Lets hope the sun keeps shining.