After playing for a number of years, David Brehm reached a point where he started to imagine his ideal guitar. It would of course contain the usual combination of features such as a neck, pickups, and strings, but more needed to be had in an order to hold the lofty status of ideal guitar.
Despite countless hours in guitar stores on both coasts, David realized he was not any closer to making a decision and the time had come to call in the experts. He carefully calculated his budget then scurried over to Charley’s Guitar Shop in Dallas to present his dilemma. Store managers’ Pablo, Brian, and Stephen each weighed in on the discussion. An hour and a half later David was directed into a special room which held a wall full of Gibson Les Paul Guitars.
David found himself drawn to the dark, far corner of the room. He pulled a Wine Red Studio model off the wall. He asked what distinguishes this guitar from any other guitar. Guitar tech extraordinaire Bryant “Pablo” Russell said “Gibson Les Paul guitars have a number of defining characteristics when compared to other electric guitars. For example, the strings of the guitar are mounted on top of the body of the guitar, rather than through it. The guitar is world famous for its signature sound, and although famous for playing classic rock, it has tonal qualities to match any musical genre.”
As David ran his fingers across the strings, Brian Harris spoke of the instrument like he was describing a work of art. “It has unmatched natural sustain,” he said. “The tuners are not flashy chrome but are exceptionally smooth and of high quality. The bridge of the guitar is art through simplicity. No goofy little knobs to adjust the fine tuning. No need when the instrument is built so well.”
As the afternoon sun streaked across his Jeep window, David made his way onto the tollway road stealing glances at the new gig bag on the passenger seat. Snug inside the bag was his ideal guitar.
- The Brehms Blogger
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