I'm still positive for covid so can look forward to another few days cooped up in the bedroom. To be honest, I've quite enjoyed it so far ... that is being cooped up, not the covid. It has been rather marvellous having lots of time to kill, which means doing things I wouldn't normally make time to do.
I've read, watched movies, studied various things and now have a new roommate.
I've been promising myself for bloody ages that I'll get back to practicing guitar and make the odd recording. I've got as far as getting my recording rig setup which is all connected to my iMac. No such progress on the practicing front.
It has hit me how well my made in Mexico (MiM) Fender Stratocaster has aged. The MiM bit just means it's a budget model compared to the American made models. There are a few subtle differences.
There is generally a charm with older guitars as their looks change as the materials age. This doesn't happen so often with newer guitars due to the evolution of paints and lacquers used. My Standard model here (above) was made in March 2013. You can see the difference compared to when purchased new (below).
I gather it's UV light that ages guitars, just like it does to us. I've never kept it protected in a case so that likely has something to do with it. It'll no doubt look odd when that Underground sticker finally peels off!