A brokered deal that broke down with the best of intentions

[Nigel Wickwire]

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Thunderface,
That is a beautiful burst, and G-37s are great guitars. It would be a shame to give up on her... or deface her with a re-top. I wonder if there would be a way to get her top flattened out and bracing straightened out w/o a full re-topping, which would ruin the burst finish? Ain't going to be cheap, and a neck reset would also be req'd. In fact, it will likely cost as much as the guitar will be worth when it's done ($600-800?). But, in my mind, that's no worse an option than hanging her up as wall art (Unfortunately, Frank Ford doesn't accept shipped guitars for repair... they have to be brought in.. but he might be able to give some advice).
Just my $0.02... and that's about how much it's worth.
D

Just for the record, my guy, Les McMasters didn't decline the job because it was above his skill. He declined the job as he wouldn't in good conscientious charge me 1.5x to 1.75x the guitars value to repair it. As a master craftsmen, his reputation is the most valuable thing he has....I'd be surprised if Frank Ford would take it. If it was an 1887 Martin parlor guitar, yes. A 1986 factory second Guild? I'll bet he wouldn't touch it.

Also my $0.02 worth.

~nw

 

[Thunderface]

Thanks Nigel. Likewise here, too, on the potential for future dealings. You were understanding and cooperative above and beyond the call of duty. I hope I didn't make you mad by posting, because my intention was to point out that I had a lot to learn about acoustics. If I knew then what I know now, just based on the responses from this post, I never would have offered it up. Then again, if I hadn't offered it up, I wouldn't have gotten the chance to communicate and deal with you, and that would have been the greater loss than having to admit I know squat about acoustics.

Thanks to all who extended me kudos for doing the right thing. I'd like to extend them as well to Nigel, for not getting pissed when he had every right and opportunity to do so. Lessons learned, friendship made. Kind of a win-win, in a roundabout sort of way, I think.

 

[Default]

Thunderface, pm sent.

 

[Nigel Wickwire]

................<snip>....... I hope I didn't make you mad by posting, ..........<snip>

Not at all, not at all, Thunderface.

No worries, here. I just thought I would chime in on the conversation, shed a little light, as it were.

We're all friends here.....

This G-37 needs an owner like, Telenator.

http://letstalkguild.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16537

Someone who has the skill, tools and space to do the job without hiring it done.

~nw

 

[Thunderface]

I'm glad you did chime in, and you're right, it should live to play on by someone like Telenator or Default's guy (thanks for the tip, D) who could fix it without the small fortune it would take to do so.

 

[Default]

BTW, I sent Harold an email today, we'll see what happens. It's all such a shame.

 

[Ross]

The classy behaviour exhibited by all parties here shows why this is one of the greatest online forums.

 

[taabru45]

I'm here to comradrie with the misfits, the politically incorrect, the bored, and the misplaced genius that surfaces continually. not to mention the support, friendship, enlightenment, humor, knowledge, sarcasm, photographs, recipies, etc.......oh yeah, the Guild stuff too.... :lol: :lol: Steffan

 

[JerryR]

I'm here to comradrie with the misfits, the politically incorrect.....

That's why I'm coming to Vancouver :mrgreen: