So many variations on the theme
Today marked a personal combination of gestalt with great expectations. Let me explain.
Despite my preference for solo efforts, I agree that some of the best outcomes are the fruit of combined input. Music, for example, where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Symphonic, or even emsemble gestalt. And, around here (in my family), there are great expectations of how good the music would be, if only I would “play well with others”… the kindergarten model.
Anyhow, I left the hotel searching for food and came back with an unfulfilled appetite. After detouring through a couple of music stores, during rain showers, I found THE guitar among many.
A lovely 12 string, with a small “wrist”: the Yamaha FG820-12. Prices are uniform. Believe me, I checked. After a family lunch, we visited the local pawn shop, but there was noting close in quality or price point. After a few moments of negotiation, I agreed to the Great Compromise. A new instrument goes with new friends, and I will have to test my ability to unite with others, musically.
With that mandate, I returned to the music store. I pointed out that their tag price could be found elsewhere; any purchase would be contingent on the inclusion of standard accessories.
I had no idea that finding a guitar case would require a concerted effort on the part of the store. So many variations on the theme; the final one was the right size. We added the accessories on my list, and the added the tags, and then I paid and headed back to the hotel. New challenges lie ahead
