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

[tommyindelaware]

the golden lazy kevin guitar has ended up w/ way more play time from steve than the original. been using it on every performance of lazy this whole1 month tour. it plays like a dream. it will part my care tomorrow.

 

[Razzle]

Cool man - any pics?

Kevin

Yes! And some videos too, at least one with the "one-off". Gotta load em up.

 

[dave1812]

Did his Number 1 get a Roasted Maple Neck?

 

[banjoplayer]

Did his Number 1 get a Roasted Maple Neck?

it does

 

[paranoid70]

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

Really cool. I saw that he played a 'mango' colored guitar last week. Very nice.

 

[kestrou]

Sorry it took a while to get pics posted - but if I didn't then it didn't happen, right?

Caught Purple in Laughlin, Nevada (south of Las Vegas about 90 miles) last Friday, August 14th and had a BLAST!

Spent the day playing roadie with our very own Tommy and after he got done shaking down the rig at soundcheck he let me strap in and hold on - what a rush!





Watched the show from the best seat - I mean standing spot - in the whole venue.



Got to play roadie and hand off guitars - and Steve suggested a quick pic as he handed off the True Gold for the last time.





Was a fantastic weekend and can't say enough good stuff about the band, the whole road crew - and Tommy and Steve in particular!

Kevin

 

[MJM]

to be able to do that with your hero... amazing experience man! Congrats and again is such a cool story..

 

[kbaim]

Amazing. Perfect ending (or maybe middle) to a great story.
Congrats on what must have been a terrific night

 

[Tollywood]

EPIC adventure. Wow. Steve really went above and beyond the call of duty.

 

[DrKev]

Wow. Steve really went above and beyond the call of duty.

I was just thinking those exact same words!

 

[agt]

Kevin -- absolutely amazing story!

 

[kbaim]

Although...you probably should have insisted on playing rhythm guitar on Smoke that gig.
Or NO DEAL!


(For those that weren't at the first MM Open house, Steve played a few songs, and Tommy was up on stage playing guitar with them though i don't recall which tune/tunes, and this was years before Tommy was teching for DP...maybe Tommy can chime in)

 

[sanderhermans]

Loving this storry so much! Steve seems to be a really nice guy!

 

[joe web]

Kevin, looks like you had a great day! Great pix and of course a great guitar!

 

[Samoht]

Thanks for the pics! Great ending to a great story. All involved were class acts! I was wondering if your guitar would have the BFR inlay...glad to see that it does!

 

[Firesource]

That is really amazing! Steve really is a cool guy! Congratulations!

 

[JasonT]

EPIC adventure. Wow. Steve really went above and beyond the call of duty.

Totally agree. What a great experience and story to go with that guitar. A highlight for sure.

 

[kbaim]

Kev, How much you thinking of selling it for?

 

[kestrou]

Kev, How much you thinking of selling it for?

Nah... I haven't sold a guitar in a couple decades... Have given away quite a few to kids, but not nice ones like this.

You'll just have to google for my obituary regularly to get your hands on it!

Kevin

 

[cameronp]

I'm late to the party on this story, but wow, such a cool experience. Congrats on a great guitar! I've alway had so much admiration for Steve and it's great to see that he's an awesome guy in addition to being a killer musician!