I have a slight fetish for all things retro. I use the blanket term ‘retro’ because there isn’t one specific era that interests me. I love design from pretty much every decade of the 20th century, although I would have to say that the 1930’s, ’50’s, ’60’s and ’70’s would top the list. There is often confusion over the words ‘retro’ and ‘vintage’ – ‘retro’ being inspired by a certain look from the past, and vintage being the real deal. It doesn’t really matter to me if it’s one or the other. I just like old things… and things that look old.
So, imagine my excitement when I happened across the John Hornby Skewes & Co website, where they have a plethora of beautiful, vintage inspired Danelectro guitars.
I’ve played guitar on and off for years, but I’m not very good because I don’t keep it up. I’ve been in a couple of bands, although more in a lead singer capacity, due to my dubious guitar playing skills. Making music is something I enjoy immensely though and seeing these little beauties has just inspired me to tune up and get playin’.
Danelectro may not one of the better known makes of guitars, but I reckon they’re one of the coolest and they have a more than impressive pedigree. Syd Barrett, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix ,Tom Verlaine and Link Wray all played Danelectros, and that’s good enough for me.
Plus, they’re just so damned pretty! (and so damned expensive)
Anyone feeling generous? I don’t own an electric guitar, and I’d be more than willing to try one of these as my first…
I can’t make up my mind which colour I like best. I’m not too hot on the grey, but the others are just too cute. I love the shape…
Then, if I did play electric guitar, I’d need one of these:
The sweetest mini amp on the planet. Also comes in ‘daddy-o yellow’. Dig it!
Oh, and not to forget:
Groovy effects pedals! There was a gorgeous purple one, but I’ll go with this one because it matches the amp. Note that I have no idea what effects it actually makes. I just like the way it looks. Hah.
*sigh*
Alas, being a little short on funds, I’ll just have to stick with boring Ol’ Faithful for now…
My birthday is nearly a year away. Plenty of time to save! *nudge nudge, wink wink*
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m just going to toddle off and salivate over some vintage cameras….
Song Of The Day – The Beatles – I Me Mine
Inspiration via Retro To Go
