I've been in the guitar game as a weekend gigging warrior for about 40 years (now an old fart!) and I found this site when my interest piqued for a Hallmark 60 Custom guitar...and I really appreciate all the helpful info I found here. So, I decided to order the Hallmark 60 and join the forum to see where this all leads me
. I remember Mosrite guitars back in the day but never owned or played one basically because there were no dealers around small town PA...so I grew up playing Strats for the most part and still like them when I can find a good one. I like Rickenbacker 12 strings too. However, I always wanted a P90 style guitar but never found one I really liked and, when I saw the Hallmark, I figured it was time to kick the tires to see where it takes me.
Needless to say, growing up in the 60's, the Ventures gave myself (and many other wannabees) a lot of "free" guitar lessons to get us started (put on the 33 or 45 and try to make a similar sound
). So, here I am, 40 years later trying to relive my childhood . My weekend variety band still plays surfy songs like Walk, don't run, Pipeline, Wipe Out, and a few others...and I'm still trying to get them right!I'm an electronic tech by profession and my day job is maintaining telecommunications equipment. However, as a sideline, I did warranty work for Fender for a number of years so I might be able to help anyone with electronic issues. I also build my own amps, pedals, and modify TS9's under the name of "Vaughn's Mods". I also enjoy Amateur (Ham) radio when I get the time.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to a lot of interesting discourse around the forum...and don't forget to check out the picture of my Hallmark 60 on the appropriate thread!
I went ahead anyway and jumped into the deep with a reissue! (...think I did good?)
