August 09, 2004
What's in a name?
All the great ones have one - Lucille, Blackie, Number One. Never mind the fact that I'll never be anywhere near the caliber of guitarist that the owners of the aforementioned guitars are/were, the fact remains that a name seems vital to having a good relationship with a guitar.
If you missed my last entry then you missed the conclusion of my guitar project. Stogieboy from our own BADA-NAKA and Club Millican was the first but not the last to ask, have you named her yet?
My answer, thus far, is no. Not because I don't want to or think it's silly but because the "right" name hasn't hit me yet. I'm that way about a lot of things - naming things, shopping, creative endeavors. It just needs to hit me and I'll know "it" when I see/hear "it". The Beeguard is a perfect example - I had long admired the "Screaming Girl" pickguard on Willy's Hamer guitar and I'm not ashamed to say that was my inspiration. However I knew that I had to take the idea & make it reflect me and not just a mindless clone of someone else's great work. Many a fine thought crossed my mind. Pictures of old motorcyles/cars, and an old style Vargas pin-up girl are just a couple of examples. As well as these ideas were received by friends, they just didn't feel "right" so I kept moving and finally when the Beerguard idea hit I knew it was right.
All that said, I'm not in any hurry to name this guitar but it struck me that I could harness the power of the internet and solicit suggestions. So, if you've got an idea, post it down below in the comments section. I don't have any idea when the "right" name will hit me but I'll be sure to let everyone know when it does.
Since many people say that they need to see something to feel comfortable naming it, here's refresher as to how the guitar looks -
Ok, now that I've provided your muse, run along and go about your day. But, leave the image of a butterscotch blonde Telecaster without a name in the back of your mind. I'm sure one of us will stumble across "it" sooner or later - just be sure to come back & post your idea when it hits you.
Posted by Gregg at August 9, 2004 09:55 AM
Comments
I havent forgotten about naming your "Pride & Joy," but I cant think of anything really appropriate yet. I keep thinking of things that are non-traditional, yet fit the time and effor you have put into it. Something along the lines of Phoenix are what I'm trying to come up with. You know, since the guitar was reborn, so to speak. I'm usually pretty good with this type of challenge, but I am stumped. I'll keep thinking, and if something revolutionary comes from that, I'll be sure to let you know.
I've been studying up on refurbishing my Strat, and I think it will definitely be a great project for me in the coming months.
Posted by: mike at August 19, 2004 11:23 AM
Well if you really are gonna stick that homage to Cheers aka the Beerguard on such a gorgeous hunk o' axe.... Then Hereby decree that it's name is VERA
which is of course Norm's wife's name.
it aint Lucille but its a name worthy of the beerguard.
name it after Kylie the "Squidcaster"
Posted by: reh at August 23, 2004 04:02 PM