Blockbuster sales today. A 20-something guy and girlfriend. Went straight for the black Gretsch (that I got in yesterday) and that's what he wanted. Threw in a case and stand and made him a deal on the package. That did it. He's one happy guy tonight. So am I. That's what it's all about. Sold a rental violin. Then the seven year old little girl who's been coming in for weeks with her mommy and telling her how much she wants to play guitar and the little 3/4 size guitars I have are perfect. I showed her a couple of easy chords and she's already signed up for lessons. Today she came in with daddy instead. Uh-huh. I know how it is buddy. But she wants this thing really bad and you're gonna' get it for her aren't you? Of course you are... that's why she brought you this time. And I can only say this because you know I'll eat those words a million times. I just hope I can satisfy my precocious little girl with something as easy as music. Anything but horses. Hope I never have to eat those words.

But if my little girl does show am interest in guitars, I bought her a half-size flying V two years ago. Shhh. Next birthday I think. I already know she won't be satisfied with a little acoustic guitar, Any other instrument I'm pretty well covered. I can literally let her try any instrument she can imagine. Hmmm, there's an idea. Let parents rent out a continuing instrument of any kind for the same price.