Gibson ES-345

[Rob MacKillop]

Taken by Rhona, but messed around with by me...

This is the guitar Susan got me for my birthday - the next ten birthdays and Christmases put together! A Gibson ES-345. Gibson have brought out a copy of their fabled 1959 and 1964 versions of this model, and mine is the latter, apparently period-correct in all details. It's a great blues guitar. I'll get around to a video later, but my amplifier is not great...so I'll start saving for one worthy of the instrument.

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[Brian Moore]

Looking forward to some blues from that guitar, Rob!

You look very content, by the way.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Cheers, Brian. Yes, I am indeed content. Long may it last. Of course, I wouldn't be Scottish if I didn't think I'll pay for such contentment!

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

That smirky smile is showing more than content, share happiness I'd say. Let's hear some good old blues tunes when you're up to it. I can see you had a hand in the picture too, - or two

 

[Rob MacKillop]

All in good time...

 

[Pete Askew]

I was going to say satisfied but I think Ivar is closer. And so smug it is!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Never...

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Yep , looks as if you'd be content never to leave the sofa. Nice one Rob

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Still here

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Still here

on the couch?

 

[Rob MacKillop]

yes

 

[Glenn Clabo]

Hurry up...I can't wait no longah.
I have a special liking for Slowhand...but...

Oh ya...Happy Birthday!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Seen that before, but it's always worth hearing again. Cheers, Glenn. I have a free day tomorrow, so unless the girls get me involved in things (as they often do) I'll see if I can get the video equipment out.

 

[Paul Lange]

I would say you look chilled but don't you need some strife in your life to sing the Blues?

What T-shirt is that Rob? It's certainly not your Paul Lange T-Shirt and I am quite upset, I have on my Rob Mackillop - This Lute Goes up to Eleven - one on.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

I only use yours for special occasions, Paul. It's precious!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Finally got around to making a video. I'll be honest, I was feeling a bit flat, so it lacks fireworks. It starts with me improvising a jazz-style arrangement of a tune by a saxophonist called Wayne Shorter, while reading the melody from a book. Then comes what is called a Shout Chorus, similar to what the old jazz big bands used to play. Then come two improvised blues solos with boring backing tracks. I really don't like playing with backing tracks, as they are generally uninspiring. But short of getting a band together, it's the best I can do. It does give a good idea of the sound I'm aiming for - very clean, with just a little breakup on the edge of the notes. 6 minutes in all.

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Rob.

 

[Glenn Clabo]

You are getting some sweet sounds of that Rob. The second to last really was my cup of tea. If that was when you were flat...can't wait for more. Stop teasing me man.

 

[Brian Moore]

Beautiful baby!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

You're a lucky man Rob - wife, guitar, contentment, and mad skills