Hello, my name is Michael and, I am not a professional guitarist. I'm just a guy going through a mid-life crisis (age 52), who started playig when he was 11 years old. I played in my high school stage band and various rock bands during my teens. However, about the time I finished college, I literally stopped playing. Couldn't find the time or, did find the excuses not to. Career, marriage, house, etc..., have all continued to provide excuses until about a year or so, ago. Started playing again, assisted by Hal Leonard on an old Guild D-35 acoustic. I always admired Alembic guitars and basses and, in my prime, dreamed of owning such a quality instrument.
Anyway, I think many of you are already familiar with my new instrument. I am the lucky new owner of Frank Gambale's 2005 Spectrum Small Standard Body (precise model identification thanks to Mica), mis-identified by the seller as a Series I II.
The guitar plays and, sounds like a dream. Although, the guitar has been mine only less than a week, I already feel it is everything I have ever wanted in an electric guitar. The shape of the neck, the balance of the guitar, the sound, the workmanship, all living up to every expectation.
This may be an extravagant instrument for a non-pro but, I feel after a year of dedicated practice, it is an incentive that will perpetuate my resumption of a cherished form of expression. I'm looking forward to the second half or, as much as I'm lucky to get from this life with my new guitar and, my desire for continued learning.
