June 2024 Challenge – Charjo

[charjo]

Hi members,
Sadly my mother-in-law passed away and we have have been attending services and holding receptions. We are still surrounded by supportive family and friends.
I’ve got my new music room organized and pulled out my 335 to try to get that Clapton Cream era tone.
I recorded this Fri and wanted to get a better take with the two other variations I had planned but clearly I’m out of time. Hope you enjoy my short and sweet challenge response.
I look forward to seeing your submissions after the next few days.
John

[James B]

You got the sound just right. Looking forward to hearing more. Sorry to hear of your family’s loss.

James

[Pap]

John…that was short but super sweet. Sorry to learn of your mother-in-law’s passing. It’s tough losing someone that you love. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Pap

[Richard G]

John, these are always difficult times for the family but I’m glad you found the time to play something for us.

Richard

[JoeD1]

Short but sweet John…very sweet. Nice music room too. Sorry to hear of your family’s loss.

Joe

The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
--Graeme Edge

[Alan L]

Well played, and great tone on the 335.

Thoughts and prayers to your family! 🙏❤️

[AndréM]

Sorry for your loss John.
Short and sweet but right on the money.
You dialed the right tone with my dream guitar, you and your 335 sound so good.
I think you must have been a session player in another life.
Love everything you play bro.
Happy Canada day.

AndréM

AndréM

[sciencefiction]

Aced it, John! Tone on the 335 is spot on. Great playing all the way through.
Sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. Condolences to you, wife and family.
Larry

[Bob Utberg]

First of all John: I am so sorry for your loss! We have been there twice recently and breaks my heart!! So Lilia and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family!
Glad to see you are playing guitar again after your water damage story last month!
In A White Room and The Sunshine of Your Love meets Strange Brew all rolled into one! You captured the E.C. sound of those few precious years! Nicely done my friend!

Bob U. (aka Bobby Ut)

[John H]

John,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to you and your family. I’m glad you got your new music room in order. The Gibson suits you well. You have some mastery over the Katana too. Like Bob said you really captured the Claptonesque vibe with your set up. Nice playing too.

Be well,

John

[Andy N]

So sorry to hear that news John. Our best wishes and thoughts go out to you and your family.
You had the 335 singing there though and totally captured that Clapton sound.

[Paul S.]

Sometimes there are more important things to tend to in life than playing the guitar. But I hope performing this flawless piece of playing brightened your day a little during a dark time. It was really done well. Sounded almost like Clapton himself.

[Martin W]

Condolences for your family’s loss , glad you found time to join us this month , the 335 sounds superb especially in your hands , short and sweet but right on the money .

Martin

[Garry]

Short and sweet playing John but always a pleasure. Executed very well and you definitely captured the right tone for this one. Condolences to you and your family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[Bill]

Hey John, if you are doing a short submission might as well knock it out of the park with technique and tone. Nice work! And sorry for your loss.

[charjo]

Thanks everybody, for your kind comments and support.
John

[Claudio]

What a sound you are getting.
Very close to Cream and very convincing playing overall.
Great stuff

Clau

[Manfred M]

My condolences, John. But I‘m glad to hear you have supportive Family and friends. That‘s what it needs in such hard times.
The other thing is to get back to the things you love. And that you love music and the guitar, even shows your short video. All the best!

Take the chance to meet your AM friends on Zoom
The next Meetup is expected to take place in November 2025

There will be a detailed announcement here in the forum in good time.

I look forward to meet you.
Manfred

[Denise]

Sorry to hear about your loss.
Your playing is soo good😯. Great tone as always.
Denise

More Blues!

[Serena C]

So sorry for your loss John.
This submission is so flawless, great sound and playing!

If I wasn't making mistakes I wouldn't be the kind of player I want to be. Perfection is dangerous.
It's all about taking risks, sometimes you get to some place, sometimes you get to a different place. (Brian May)

[sunjamr]

Oh man, I love the sound of that 335. Good idea, well played! My mother-in-law turned 100 in March, and she lives in Florida in her own house. We were booked to fly there for her birthday party, but my cancer diagnosis and surgeries made us cancel our plans. I have a gap between chemo treatments in August, so we just re-scheduled to spend 2 weeks with her. She could pass away at any time, so we may be dealing with a funeral and other arrangements just like you.

Sunjamr Steve

[Michael L]

Hi John, my condolences on your loss. I wish you and your family peace with the passing of time.
Really nice playing here. A bluesy rendition that is right in your wheelhouse. I enjoyed it.

[Tom D]

Very sorry for your loss John – I offer my condolences to you and your family. Glad to hear you fixed the water issue in your music room. The room’s working well as your post sounds great. Tom

[Mike W]

Sorry to hear of your loss John. That was a cracking rendition, played to perfection with a spot on tone.

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