I have been watching the forum for awhile, and it is time to introduce myself. I live in Germantown, TN, a suburb of Memphis. Just a hobbyist, I got back into guitars when buying my son his first one in 1995. Three years later GAS began to set in. Now age, kids out of college, and a good professional situation have allowed me to touch and sometimes own some of these instruments I have been reading about and studying for over 15 years.
Yesterday I sold my Smoke Green Anniversary on Ebay and picked up a HOF Country Gentleman. I have been wanting a Country Gent for a very long time. I cannot do it justice, but I am happy it is in the family nevertheless. I understand I am obligated to provide pictures, so I have a couple below of the HOF along with a few of his stablemates.
I will miss the Annie, but I am confident the new owner will enjoy her.
I enjoy the Forum; I have learned a lot reading. I have learned a lot shopping in the Nashville / Memphis area the last few years, so feel free to call on me if anyone would like an opinion about shops in this area.
BTW, I purchased my HOF at a local shop, Memphis Music; I got a good deal, and just to show how much I know -- a month ago I wasn't aware they were carrying Gretsch. :rolleyes:
Bill Gillon

The attached cartoon sums me up pretty well at this point.

Greetings Bill..now that's one fine instrument...congrats on your purchase..welcome to the forum too...cheers!!!!

Hi Bill, welcome to the forum! Congrats on acquiring the HOF, that is a beautiful guitar. I hope you will be very happy together!

Welcome to the forum Bill.

Great looking guitar!