Pearlescent beauty
Sometimes this blogging world leads me down paths I don’t really want to take. What place does an Ibanez guitar have in a travel blog? But it is an instrument of great beauty, and though he rarely plays it these days, a treasured possession of my son’s.
You’re used to seeing my daughter sashay through my pages, with her inimitable flair and style. James, though, would not appreciate an appearance here, though he’s happy enough to perform in another venue.
He’s a left hander who started his musical journey as an Iron Maiden fan. A proud moment when he was in sixth form college was having Janick Gers (a local lad made very good) from Maiden come to their new recording studio. The photo still lives on my study wall, and I won’t embarrass James by showing it here.
His real love is recording, though he loves to play too. Down the years I have followed his musical tastes, sometimes with real pleasure, sometimes with horror. Instruments have come and gone, but these days it’s not so much the instruments that occupy every available space in his bedroom (and beyond!) It’s the array of sound pedals and gadgetry which I totally fail to appreciate. There’s little beauty to them.
Many have graced his pedalboard, and I do remember a pretty yellow one. A little like photography, nothing comes ‘untampered with’ these days, and James will spend many happy hours on his laptop, composing and mixing the sounds.
For me there is nothing quite so fine as listening to my son strum his guitar and sing.
So, many thanks to Jake for reminding me. Have you joined in with this week’s Sunday Post challenge? You’re running out of time!
restlessjo 
Gorgeous instrument!
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It’s lovely, isn’t it? Glad you like it 🙂
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What a beautiful guitar …. and I didn’t know that you had a son. So there is some musical blood in the family … wonderful. I admire anyone that is passionate about their music and talent.
Stunning gallery of the guitar.
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James is 24, Vivi, and totally does not want to be featured in this blog, though I’m sure he’s in here somewhere. Ah yes- Lisa’s wedding, when he was looking very presentable 🙂
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I love your study of the guitar. There are always so many faces to any single object!
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It’s a very lovely one to study, Meg 🙂 Happy Easter to you!
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Those musical instruments are so popular Jo …Thanks for sharing my friend 🙂
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You’re welcome, Jake 🙂 Have a beautiful Easter!
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Singing and strumming .. sounds lovely Jo at a reasonable volume 😉
Some serious equipment there … but that’s one beautiful guitar !
Have a fun weekend Jo !
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The amplifier is a hefty size, Poppy. Has caused the odd problem with the neighbours, but we’re peaceful this weekend 🙂 (too busy watching football) Thanks, hon. Nice family things going on for you?
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BB just today returned from a WW2 Camper road trip to Holland … A sharpener.. juicy steaks and home made chunky chips on the horizon … Will catch sight of DD tomorrow no doubt 😉
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Jo, I love that Ibanez guitar. It’s beautiful. I know what you mean about being horrified and pleased by James’s different musical tastes. Some of the most beautiful music has been introduced to me by my son Alex, as well as some of the most terrible noise! I’m sure the music your son plays gives you much pleasure. Happy Easter!
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Hi Cathy! You must be doing some family stuff this Easter? Lovely day today. Bit of a fresh wind but if you could find a sheltered spot…. I don’t even mind mending jeans if I can do it in the sun 🙂
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We’re having a family dinner tonight for Easter; it looks like it should be a nice day, so I’ll head out for a walk soon. I hope you have a happy Easter! 🙂 xxx
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Dull and cold here but dinner’s in the oven and I’m back to the kitchen in a minute, so no worries. Take care, Cathy. Much love xx
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Such a talented family Jo and in so many different ways!
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That’s a nice way to put it, Suze 🙂 Happy Easter to you!
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Oh I wish I can play a music instrument! I think it is awesome to be able play to guitar…and having a family member to be a musician…your family dining experience can be live up with his music..
Beautiful story and photos Jo, I wish you a wonderful Easter weekend!
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Thank you, Indah! Good times! 🙂
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solo per rinnovare i miei auguri per una serena e bellissima Santa pasqua per te e chi ti è caro!
🙂
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Happy Easter to you, too, Ventis 🙂 Hugs!
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Lovely images for the challenge, Jo. It’s such a joy to have a musician in the house, isn’t it. My son fell in love with the guitar at a very young age, and I’ve always enjoyed listening to him play. 🙂
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We had a few probs with the neighbours, Ad. That amplifier shakes the house 🙂 Acoustic is so much gentler! Happy Easter, hon.
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Happy Easter to you too. My grandson has just got an electric guitar and amplifier. Apparently he also shakes the house. 🙂
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Jo, I tell this much. You are very very very lucky to have a son with musical talent and passion. And kudos to you for supporting him. Musicians fascinate and impress me with their passion and their talent of creating music.
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He would love to earn his living in a recording studio, Rommel, but so far the opportunity hasn’t come along. But you can have a lifetime’s pleasure from music. 🙂 Happy Easter to you!
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What an amazing looking guitar, the patterns on the timber are beautiful and is that paua shell providing the blue/green contrast?
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It could be, Sam, or abalone- something like that. It’s really lovely. 🙂 Happy Easter!
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It happened the same with my sister. One of her best presents this Christmas was an electric guitar…I think I may regret a bit of our decission since she hasn’t been especially “silent”. So good luck 😉
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We’ve had years of James not being ‘silent’, Virginia 🙂 He’s 24 now and lives away from home (mostly) so it’s quieter. Happy Easter!
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