I went to the CMHOF last week and there it was on display in the special exhibit for our hero.
I was a little annoyed the accompanying placard referred to it as an 'award' and also as a 'certificate'. Like something you get for employee of the month. It's a diploma. A diploma gives visual esteem for the achievment it represents. It's like the person who handled the artifact had no knowledge of the CGP history. Maybe not even a Chet fan. Heresy I say.
It's too bad the CMHOF,prior to the exhibit, did not ask the public to loan memorablia. I have one of Chet's stage bar stools and a few photos that may be of interest. No telling what else is out there.
At any rate the exhibit was still great. It should demonstrate to folks who did not know Chet what he was all about.
The word is no more exhibit in the forseeable future and no Chet museum probably ever. Thank goodness for CAAS.
P.S. The complete story of the making of the CGP diploma should be in the February issue of Mister Guitar.
Chetfully yours,
David
