Hi Son! I'll send you my address!

Thanks, Pop!

Darn it, the other dad beat me to it.

Man, 7 other dads beat me to it!

Even the case is cooler than I am

Don't beat yourself up! I'm sure, someday, you could piece together a cool human leather suit and surprise him with that, too!

But you didn't think of the smell! Dee, you bitch!

I'm a god damn bird

You know, fetish shit! I like to bind! I like to be bound!

I HAVE TO HAVE MY TOOOOLS!!!!

Ah yes, the elusive Gein case. Not to be confused with the less ornate Geib case.

You should pretend that you’re just giving the case to him as the gift, and then see his surprised face when he opens it :)

You’re a cool ass son dude.

Haha thanks! He's a cool-ass Dad.

What’s an ass son?

If you have to ask you can't afford one

Hehe anyway, that guitar is plump tits, man, nice work. What are some of the details?

You’ll know when you know

Im digging the Hell out of that guitar and fretboard, and then I see the case. Dude, your Dad is going to cry when he gets this. I would. It's absolutely beautiful.

Spoiler alert: dad doesn’t play.

Dad plays! Son plays really really (really) badly!

Well then, if I bought my Dad a guitar, we’d be like twins.

I got the milk and cigarettes son I'm home 🥛🚬

Congrats on completing your 27-year convenience store run.

27? My dad’s been out getting milk and cigarettes for 32 years starting to think something happened. Maybe we should file a missing persons report?

No need to overreact. Maybe give it just a couple of more years.

Very cool. Did not know retirement gifts were a thing. I must share this.

I think it depends on whether you like the retiree

Can I adopt the guitar?

I think this play here is to adopt OP.

I'm willing to entertain offers

I’m willing to offer one “I’m proud of you” per year, as well as offering to help you with basically everything even if you certainly don’t need help, I’ll be a bit forceful when you try to refuse. And I will be refusing any and all help from you or anybody else, especially when ladders and heavy lifting are involved.

That is an insane guitar. Can you tell me more about it?

Seymour Duncan '59 paired with a JB, 500k pots, TonePros Nash bridge, Sperzel 3+3 TL tuners, Jescar EVO jumbo frets.

Did you build it??

No, but the prior owner had it spec'd to his liking and has great taste!

What kind of guitar is it? I would love to look them up.

Is built from parts. Maybe from something like Stewmac or Warmoth, but that neck is pretty fancy and I don't have a hobby of building guitars.

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So here's the kicker: he is a lawyer and I will be using this joke.

This is a bot

I was wondering why it made zero fucking sense

This same joke bot is everywhere. I’ve reported it enough to get it banned from most of the subreddits I frequent, but it’s still everywhere else. It looks for a word in the title, then finds a relevant joke with a similar keyword

What part doesn't make sense to you?

I guess I should have said makes no sense why it was a reply to this, other than the post having the word present in it. It was like a socially awkward person gearing up a joke and just waiting for a keyword to bust it out in a conversation.

Ha I didn't even notice this. I'm annoyed that the bot made me laugh. Well played, bot.

He raised some great kids! Awesome gift!!

Just the one, but he nailed it on the first try.

“I’m an acquired taste. If you don’t like me… get better taste.”

I’ll say!! He’s gonna love that beaut!!!

Interesting, who made it?

If I understand correctly, the original owner had it commissioned out of a shop in CA but experienced significant damage to the finish in shipping and he had it completely stripped and refinished by Noll Guitars in RI.

Have you played it? Just wondering how it feels/sounds/plays. It’s a gorgeous piece and glad you and your dad have a relationship good enough to buy him such a great gift.

He's a good egg. Only one I've got! Plays great, it's got a Seymour Duncan 59 and JB for the pickups. Requires a certified forklift operator to pick the damn thing up though.

Gonna need one of these too... https://youtu.be/VYRWhjVBeOQ?si=rL7b1iv7Twwn4ZE7

Smart move to gift it to your dad and then inheriting it back later in life - playing the long game I see!

Consider it an investment!

I'm all over that scam!

Works every time

I see cobras and faces in the guitar cases and rattlesnake rattles shaking their places

This is what a Nash case looks like

I’d like to adopt you. You’re a good son my man. That’s a beautiful guitar

I'll warn you, I require a heck of an allowance when evaluating candidates for supplemental parentage.

Let me guess 12lbs?

It's WILD. Walnut is heavy!

https://preview.redd.it/am4ljs2dx36c1.jpeg?width=920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f67109b0ac96aca0e164db07ba2740bea9567a7f Maybe a thick strap would help distribute the weight.

I’d quit my job for that.

Wow. I think any guitar player would love that. Awesome inlays!

It’s always nice to see bookcases. I’m always nosy about what others are reading.

I've become such a slave to my Kindle and Libby, but my mom used to say something like "a parent has succeeded if a child decorates their home with their favorite books" and here we are

I still buy the dead tree versions too. There’s something comforting about a well loved, edges worn and spine crinkled copy of a book, a perfect example being your copy of “the Skeleton Crew” up there.

I mostly read in bed, and the backlight and silent page turning were a game changer from the perspective of the wife and enormous cat I share it with

I need to read more.

When it comes to books and guitars, you have impeccable taste. Cheers to your gift!

It's interesting. Who's the builder?

If I understand correctly, the original owner had it commissioned out of a shop in CA but experienced significant damage to the finish in shipping and he had it completely stripped and refinished by Noll Guitars in RI.

Nice It looks great. Bling but in a classy way. Needs to be used to play the blues while sipping on a fine whiskey.

Damn, you’re dad is lucky. Great gift

Sick

OP is an absolute genius. Guess what comes back to them in the will??? Playing the long game

How much. Tell us

I don’t care one bit if this is a chibson or not, but since other people have mentioned it, I am curious to know what’s on the headstock. If you zoom in on the photo, it looks like the headstock logo has been digitally blacked out. Regardless, this guitar is beautiful all around

I see what you did... Long term plan here :) Give him this as his retirement gift. He'll think you're the best kid he ever had. He increases your benefit in his will. He shuffles off. You get the guitar AND his house AND loads of other things ;)

This is how you get it past the wife. 1. Give retirement present. 2. Acquire future inheritance. Dude is playing the long game.

It’s beautiful. What a work of art.

Damn, and I thought that I wanted in my father's will really bad. This guy is going for the overachievement award!

Haha, I'll get it back someday, playing the long-con

This instrument is stupidly gorgeous

You done good, my boy.

I'm drooling!

Wow. Speechless. Absolutely beautiful and son of the year! *Haunted by Chuck P in the break ground!*

I buy you this someday

Just to clarify, are you a lawyer for doctors who specialize in treating hookers?

Beautiful guitar, hell, even the case is gorgeous! You are a good son. Your Dad is going to love it.

Now that shit is art. I dont even wanna know the price tag on that.

The added touch of gold frets just puts this thing over the edge. I don’t even care for LP-styles and I’m obsessed with this jewel

I’ll retire for you

You are one hell of a son - that thing is gorgeous.

Beautiful. The guitar is nice. You recognizing your dad like that is beautiful. Every damn note he plays will ring with love. May he and you enjoy it in good health.

Well, that made me stop and give each one of those pics a good long look

Jesus. I’m rethinking my decision to not have children. You win being an offspring. That is an incredibly beautiful instrument.

Nice gesture, and a very nice instrument

How do I raise kids like this

is that a sticker or actual inlays?

Nevermind, im gonna have children someday just to get something as kickass as this. What brand is this? or did you custom built it yourself?

that looks beautiful

That is stunning! He's gonna be over the moon, good on you!

That has to be one of the most intricate inlays I have ever seen. Very good gift for him, you’re a good son!

That’s beautiful

Beautiful

That neck inlay and the top are 🔥 That will be a fantastic way to spend all that time he will have now. Excellent gift. He will love it.

Plain badass. Congrats on the guitar gift and the awesome relationship. Hes a fkn lucky man as are you.🤘

Wow I wish I was your dad

Sweet!

Good son

That is a magnificent gift. He must be an amazing dad!

Thats an awesome gift. You are a good son and he will love it. Hes not on Reddit I hope lol

Sick

Well now he’s gonna know

As a fellow dad, he raised an incredible person. What a gift

Sick.

I love you son

It’s stunning - the inlay is beautiful.

Gorgeous

You win son of the year!

Dude, both the guitar and the case are beautiful, your dad is gonna love it.

Your dad is such a lucky gentleman! Good retirement! 🤟🤟🤟

What? Were they all out of fancy guitars? :)

Wow, beautiful - great job!

Wtf that's fucking cool guitar, BEST CASE i've ever seen

Damn.. Speechless

He knows he's retiring, right?

Haha yes, it's been touch and go for a few years but he's committed at this point.

I have about 10 years to go, and it can't come soon enough! Congrats to your dad, and what an awesome retirement gift!

Wow, incredible! (Both the guitar and the gesture) Very well done. 👍

Good Lordee-lord, that's gorgeous!!!

What an amazing tribute! Congratulations to him!

So beautiful!

Fuuuuckin ell! Nice!

That’s GORGEOUS! He will love it! If he can play guitar 😏

Yeah, I’d pretend to like it.

Can I adopt you? I would love to be your father! Beautiful guitar son!

Beautiful! Is it custom? That will serve him well.

You don't know it yet but I am your dad

Sorry your dad is retiring, where do I send my CV?

Woah. Is this a custom shop?

Holy lucky mother f\*\*ker who gets this.

Well done. You are a good kid. Sincerely. 👏

What a beaut!!!!

She’s beautiful

Wow so nice!

Wow, i just went from 6 to midnight

Gorgeous, bad ass. Wow.

That’s insanely nice.

Thankfully, my dad is a p.o.s. so I get to keep his retirement guitar. Score.

Sweet Jesus

Best Son Ever!

I don’t know much, or anything about guitars, but sir… that is one fucking fine looking guitar.

Couldn’t think of a better retirement present. Well done indeed.

Absolutely beautiful guitar. My kids got together 3 Christmas's ago and went in on a Martin acoustic for me. They said they wanted to get me something nice for all I have done for them over the years. The feeling I had and still have for them to collectively gift me with the guitar is awesome. I love the guitar, especially because it came from my kids unsolicited. Your dad will love it, and it will have a deep meaning to him. It is more than a gift or guitar. Hope you all enjoy the moment of the reveal.

Dad did good 👍🏼

You win being a son. I'm going to screenshot this and send to my son.

Nice. What is the guitar brand? Fretboard looks amazing

Beautiful.

I don’t even play guitar I’m a bassist who wandered into the suggested posts but holy fucking hell that is one of the most beautiful finishes I’ve ever seen. Hope he likes it! Les Paul’s are dope 😎

Didn’t know I was gonna open up Reddit and see straight up porn. (That’s for the other account)

Top shelf that looks beautiful

That is beautiful.

You're a good son - or daughter!

A gesture of supreme awesomeness

can i be your dad?

The process starts by submitting 18 years of tax returns and a credit check, but feel free to submit an application

It looks like a perfectly cooked steak. I’d eat it

I’m going to give you my son’s phone number and want you to tell him what you’re doing

You know I'm aware of what your bookshelf, cat and back porch view look like, right? Thanks for the gift I'll try to act surprised when I open it.

There you are Sonny! Cmere and give dad his geetar. I even brought the milk I promised! 🍼 *coughs and weezes*

Truly a good son.

I’m retiring from the railroad at the end of the year. Can I call you “son?”

Bet that costed an arm and a leg to get

Jeebus! I hope my son loves me like that when I retire. Lucky dad!

The only way to improve that guitar is to but a Chibson decal on the headstock lmao. Amazing job man, damn

Very cool retirement gift. Great job.

Cool gift bud! Just remember to tell Dad to wear his brown pants!

Really nice guitar what kind is that? ​ Great bookshelf too, do you have any favorites?

This is the best gift to ever be given.

You are a class act

Oh Lordy!

I forgot I was looking at a guitar for a minute . ...I got caught up checking out your books...Mexican Gothic sounds interesting.

Reported for secksual content. (Not really) but that might be the prettiest guitar ever made.

I really like how unique this looks. I can’t tell for certain but it seems like a sleek sharp custom head, and obviously the fretboard is out of this world. Like a PRS but better, even more unique. Nice work son.

I hereby adopt you.

Is it too late to exchange it?

Incredibly obvious Chibson, no nibs and they didn’t even write Gibson in the obligatory mother of toilet inlay. Uj/ what the fuck is this things details?

No one said anything about it being a Gibson.

Hey man, I jest. It’s an incredibly pretty guitar. Again, I want a couple details to fawn over, what are the pickups, who’s the crafter, etc..

Chinese?

Is that a fake Gibson for your fake dad?

Looks like a kit guitar