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[Daniel Elam]

My parents came to visit today and my dad brought a few guitars for me to play and give him my thoughts on. He’s been on a quest to find a magical new guitar lately, mostly of the Strat variety. I had never even seen a Silver Sky in person until today and I was really impressed. I think I just kind of lit up when playing it vs the other guitars. I was like, “the neck, the pickups, it just feels right, sounds great.” I was all over the volume and tone knobs and all over the neck just seeing what all I could get out of it.

So it’s about 30 minutes before they have to leave and he looks at me and says, “I want you to have the Sky. I didn’t plan this, but after hearing you play it and hearing you talk about everything you liked about it, I want you to have it. You’re going to get a lot more out of it than I ever will.”

Okay, y’all, I cried a little (was holding back a lot. Why do we do that?). It was really a sweet moment. I could tell that it was giving him a lot of joy to give me this guitar! He’s a giver. In fact, earlier this year he bought a PRS SE Paul’s guitar (and upgraded the tuners) for a teenager on the worship team at their church who had been playing a starter guitar for years but has progressed into a pretty good player.

It’s always been good to be his son but today was really pretty special to both of us.

 

[Eddie kim]

Nice. What a great moment.

 

[RickP]

He sounds like a special man, and a blessing in your life! Congratulations on the new guitar... it’s more than just an instrument, it’s an heirloom!

 

[Deleted member 5962]

Thanks for sharing that story with us. Hope you love it like no other! Hope my grandson is telling similar stories in this forum in a few years.

 

[vchizzle]

Awesome of him to A)realize the guitar moved you and B) give it to you and understand the bond. I suspect that guitar will mean the world to you for years to come. Congrats on a great guitar and even better dad!

 

[dmatthews]

Dayum dude...
That is a fantastic story. Thank you so much for sharing. We all need some good uplifting news these days, and this is it.
Tell your dad from me... HE ROCKS!!!

 

[danktat]

Ask him if he'd like to adopt a son

 

[goat-n-gitter]

That's awesome! What a great dad!

 

[Bill SAS 513]

Love hearing about great Family Moments...and there are great people still around.

 

[Alan Jurgens]

Off to a great start in the day after reading this. I’m of the belief that it made him even happier than you to do this. I’m very happy for both of you!

 

[toothace]

What a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing...it will truly be a special guitar for a looooong time!



Oh...Sweet top!!

 

[Dirty_Boogie]

Dads are the best! Especially the great ones (sounds like you have one of those.)

 

[Daniel Elam]

Thanks for all the kind words! My parents are one of a kind that’s for sure. Full of kindness, love and wisdom. Never a cruel word to say. And in my 41 years, I’ve never heard anyone say anything except, “Oh, I LOVE your parents!” They are rock solid. Legacy status.

 

[Aahzz]

Awesome story!

 

[BrianC]

Dads!!!

 

[EdSevered]

I "felt" your story, and I am BIG happy for you, and your Dad. Thanks for sharing. It was a nice, uplifting start to my day.

 

[Broseph]

A very memorable moment and a guitar that you’ll never part with from now on. You can’t place a value on that memory

 

[11top]

Your dad is a special guy, and you’re a lucky son. Just remember; few things are “free.” There was a cost to him which he gladly and willingly sacrificed for you.

 

[veinbuster]

Bloody awesome!
Got to love your dad.

 

[Keith B.]

This made my day.... I must be getting soft, reading it actually made my eyes teary... probably has to do with being a dad and wanting great things for my kids too. Thanks for writing this for all of us to see.