Guitar for Worship

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Splendid.
Karl.

I’m currently playing a Matchless. And while it is a fantastic amp, I cannot say that it is the best amp I have ever played or ever owned. But it is the amp that has made me happier than I have been in a long time (musically speaking). And I’m reminded that in this lifelong quest for the tone that will bring literal tears to people’s eyes, and that will be most useful in glorifying God, to not forget to stop and listen for what sounds are the ones that seem to carry your soul for you, for just a few seconds. And that piece of gear may not be the same for everyone. There are definitely elements of practice, research, educated listening, testing, playing, and tweaking (musically, folks) to creating a sound for yourself that you love. But we can’t forget the element of happiness. Does it sound incredible? That’s the first test. Now, does it make you happy? I’ve had plenty of rigs that I think sound very good, but they haven’t necessarily made me happy, or been the tone that just grabs my soul. The Matchless does. But just for me personally.

So remember to tune in to happy you are when you play. Even if it’s a tone that you think is great, does it make you happy? And remember that my happiness might not be your happiness. Except for delay. Delay is everyone’s happiness. And Matchless. No wait…that was the whole point of the post. Not Matchless! Wow, that was hard to type. And when you are thoroughly confused about what gear to buy, what to listen for, what if a bad sound makes you happy, is life more than tone or tone more than life (I know my answer), then just listen to this, remember the purpose of music, and regain your happiness (and if you’re in a hurry to cry, skip right to 3:00):

And then of course, it’s back to wondering how you can use your delay pedal to encompass every feeling of Irish longing that song gives you. And it’s highly possible that I’m just talking about myself now.

Splendid.
Karl.