The Thirteen Percent

The Thirteen Percent


By PT



This could be the last Fifth Fret post of 2011 (unless Pappy sneaks one in at the last minute – you never know with that guy). As the year rolls to a close, I want to take the opportunity to look back at some of the really cool stuff that happened to me this year, top ten style.

10. I learned a little acoustic blues.

9. I played guitar on my iPad.

8. I read some great books.

7. I gave myself permission to fail.

6. I learned a little guitar history.

5. I learned to appreciate solid state.

4. I saw a lot of amps.

3. I got in tune.

2. I podcasted.

1. I blogged.

2011 was the first year I have ever blogged on anything resembling a regular basis. Sure, I posted the occasional Fifth Fret post in 2010, but you certainly couldn’t call me consistent. But this year, especially in the latter half of 2011, I buckled down and decided to become an honorary blogger.

I’ve posted 27 entries on the Fifth Fret this year. The amazing thing is that those 27 posts represent a mere 13% of the total entries on this blog in 2011!

Which brings me to my real point: Pappy is a pretty inspiring blogger! Not only is he amazingly prolific and consistent, but he writes with the kind of contagious enthusiasm that cannot be faked. The guy loves guitar playing, music, and gear in a pure and passionate way. Even better, he loves talking and writing about guitar. And we all get to benefit.

So a big thanks to Pappy for another year of the Fifth Fret. Thanks for letting me post, and thanks for sharing your posts with all of us.

Can’t wait to do it again next year!

PT is the co-host of the guitar talk podcast Six-String Bliss. He also writes fiction and has been known to throw a little disc golf. He lives in the birthplace of country music.


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