Name is Jeremy, I'm a pastor and a service advisor at a mechanic shop. I'm not a pastor at the mechanic shop, but at a church, in case it wasn't obvious. I live right outside of New Orleans, Louisiana. I'm 43, started playing guitar when I was 9. My dad taught me "Needle & The Damage Done", okay. So, it wasn't quite as detailed as Neil wasn't doing it, but it was workable. I've been in love with the guitar ever since. I've written some songs, nothing you've heard unless you've been eves dropping in my living room or hanging around the church. I love playing blues, I love playing southern rock. I'd have to say my favorite band to play is Third Day if any of you are familiar with them.
I remember searching Musicians friend website just browsing guitars when I came across these Paul Reed Smith guitars. I was familiar with Gibson, I was familiar with Fender and the mainline brands. But I never knew anyone with a PRS nor had I heard anyone talking about them. They were beautiful, the reviews had me wondering why my ears have never heard them before. So, I started checking PRS out and realize I had heard them! Just didn't realize it. Anyways, I bought the SE Custom 24, I believe it was. It was a lower cost guitar. Yet it was the highest quality instrument I had held and played in all my years of jamming. That was about, forgive me for the approximation, 16 years ago maybe?
Fell on hard times, ended up having to let it go. I may or may not have shed tears, it was a blur. Ever since the day of its departure I've anticipated the day of the next one. I ordered my SE 594 McCarty right at the turn of 2023, like Jan. 3rd. I'm still waiting for it and the excitement is unimaginable.
I came across these forums because I'm addicted to looking at PRS guitars, straps, glasses, shirts, artist, players, pedals. I just can't get enough PRS! Watching that timeline of the 15-year employee build was the most fascinating documentary I think I've ever seen. So, thanks for that. Thanks to all of you for the information and expertise that is easily found on these forums. I appreciate being here and looking forward to my new PRS.
Cheers darling.