that I forgot to mention about Day 1 at NAMM. Joe had wanted to try out these effects pedals last year, but the company had a demo guy who didn't let anyone actually try the equipment for themselves. So this year, Joe went into the booth and asked the guy if it was "against the rules" to let him try it out for himself. The guy clearly did not want to let his guitar go into the hands of this stranger, but he acquiesced and Joe got to try out the pedals.
I saw how closely the guy watched Joe's handling of his guitar. He was tense. But as time went on, and he was able to hear Joe play and interact with him, he relaxed. We were in that booth for about a half hour. Joe tried every pedal; the guy listened. Joe clearly appreciated the quality of the pedals and enjoyed playing. When he was done, Joe gently handed the guy back his guitar and thanked him. And here is the beautiful part . . . the guy said, "It was my pleasure. You are a truly gifted musician." And he is. And part of his beauty is the fact that he is so humble in regard to his talent. That makes him even more of a gift to us.
yours in music,
T
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