Steve Morse's original one-off True Gold in hand!

[edhalen]

Congrats Kev!!!! I know how nuts you must be over finding that gem!

 

[kbaim]

Congrats Kev!!!! I know how nuts you must be over finding that gem!

Yep.
Probably going sleeveless (if he wasnt already)!

 

[Fontanz]

Just saw a yt Deep Purple clip with Steve playing another golden Morse. So perhaps this might be the original one from the Guitar Center sessions in 2010...?

 

[joe web]

Kevin was asked to send it back so that Steve can get it again.
Btw Kevin, what about your custom One?

 

[kestrou]

Kevin was asked to send it back so that Steve can get it again.
Btw Kevin, what about your custom One?

Well, since the story is "half out", here's the rest...

Yes, Steve wanted the original True Gold back - and how can I tell my hero "no"? - so agreed that he would have a guitar made to my specs and we would trade, and I happened to spec a guitar identical to the original True Gold (standard model of same color with solid rosewood neck, etc.).

To make it a little extra special, rather than just sign it Steve said he would "rub some mojo into it" - as the original did the short anniversary tour - so that's actually Tru Gold #2 that's out on tour right now and then he'll pass it to me after the tour.

So, everybody get out to see Purple on this tour and check out True Gold #2!

Kevin

 

[beej]

Always amazing when a guitar has a great story to tell.

 

[Baggedcereals]

One heck of a story! Thats pretty cool for him to do this.

 

[MJM]

thats awesome!! very cool

 

[Samoht]

This is incredible! I'm so glad to hear that both Steve and our resident Steve Morse Guitar Master Collector showed level-headed fairness, and good old common sense.

 

[kbaim]

I'm not a huge fan of the Steve Morse model BUT I can easily imagine how happy you are!! Well done!!!

I was just thinking the Steve Morse Model could easily be Janine!
Very cute gal, slender, and always so super nice to us fanboys at the shows.

 

[joe web]

thanks for the update Kevin!

 

[edhalen]

Talk about making me smile! Holy smokes what a GREAT guy! Amazing. Really cool how that turned out! Bravo Steve!

 

[Fontanz]

Amazing story! Thanks for telling us, Kevin. I'm happy for you (and a little jealous) to make this very special deal

 

[Firesource]

That's really cool! Looking forward to the NGD.

 

[JasonT]

Great story! Glad it worked out for everyone.

 

[KevTN]

Thats awesome man...Great story! Enjoy it!

 

[stratamania]

Cool story, and outcome...and a really cool guitar.

 

[Razzle]

I just saw Deep Purple in Nashville, he played it on one song.

 

[kestrou]

I just saw Deep Purple in Nashville, he played it on one song.

Cool man - any pics?

I live in the Midwest but am in Colorado for a week or so, and missing their tour when it swings through there - making a special trip to Vegas in a week to catch them in Laughlin, NV though.

Kevin

 

[banjoplayer]

Kevin, yours is mentioned at 12:20
Rig Rundown: Deep Purple