New Canadian Member

[Speed Fret]

Hello I fell in love with the Ventures Model Mosrite back in 1965 when I bought their On Stage LP. Three years later my guitar teacher had a Celebrity model come into his shop, which he held for me. Three more years later and a move to Alberta I finally got a hold of
a Ventures model Mosrite [reworked] which was my sole love. In 2002 I suffered a stroke and could no longer play. Eventually I sold my Mosrite and 1 year later regretted that decision. Four years ago I started to play again - It's been a slow process.. I bought the Wilson brothers VM 110. 4 Months later I ran into Nokie Edwards at his nephews music shop in Puyallup Wash. and put money down to buy his Hitchhiker Guitar. After a year and a half he sent me his personal guitar. Both have their pros and cons, but neither stacks up to my old candy red Mosrite.

[Veenture]

Wonderful story Speed Fret! Many of us here have regret stories too, so join the club. Good thing you're back again learning to play, which in itself is a good therapy too, I would think. Welcome to the forum and enjoy

[Dennisthe Menace]

Speed Fret,
Ditto on what Paul said, very interesting bio, and I too believe that playing the guitar again is very good therapy.....Welcome .

[dubtrub]

Welcome to the forum.

Sorry about all the hassle getting registered but I think you'll enjoy it here. Don't forget to participate in the demographic survey at the top of the Introduction forum main page. It helps us keep track of what guitar to ask Santa Claus for Christmas. Kids want Ramones model, old pharts want The Ventures model.

[MWaldorf]

Welcome to the forum, and glad to hear you're back to playing.

[rog43win]

Welcome to the forum, Speed fret.......I'm glad to hear you are back playing again....I agree with what the other members have already said.....so true......

Roger

[Sarah93003]

Welcome to the forum. Thank you for sharing your story and congratulations in getting back to playing!

[101Volts]

Welcome to the forum, Speed Fret. My, You picked a fantastic screen name. Hopefully you'll find another Celebrity sometime soon, I'd say eBay is your friend in this case but Craigslist could also come in handy. When searching Craigslist I always use Craiglook, It makes it so much easier.

Kids want a Ramones model, old pharts want The Ventures model.

Except for oddballs like me...

Austin

[Sarah93003]

Speedfret, what kind of Celebrity are you looking for?

[stl80]

Welcome.
Jim