Shawn Brock -> RE: Questions about woods. (Jun. 19 2012 1:44:05)
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Stephen, Don't know what your problem is with me, or what I ever did to you, or what your post had to do with anything. I don't have the slightest idea of who HeavyWood is, but from your post above it seems that you may have thought he was me or that we were in cahoots together? If so I can tell you that your wrong. I'm also a little perplexed that you are operating under the assumption that I have commissioned a guitar from Andy. Here's the story with me and Andy, if you really want to know. I have spoken to him once in my life. That was when I was in the process of getting a negra built 6 months ago. I found him to be kind and easy to deal with. I also think he's on the right track with his guitars. As I said before, my opinion isn't worth as much as yours because I'm not a luthier. However, I am a player and players are what pay a luthiers bills, so maybe my opinion is more important than I have given it credit. I'm sure that Andy can vouch for my statement. I was also about to defend you to HeavyWood, and report what a great conversation I had with you when we talked the one time, and of the great amount of pride and care you show for giving a player what he wants. In other words, I felt that our one conversation was a positive demonstration of your personality and skills. Apparently HeavyWood had a different experience than I did, that is until you pitched a baby fit over here, which I still don't understand. (huge shake of the head here) Maybe your already sorry for your post, and undoubted you may even be shamed into deleting it. I can tell you one thing now sir, you never have to worry about getting my business. If you have a riff with Andy that's between the two of you and not me. For my part in this thread I just wanted Andy to know I appreciated his time and ideas just as much as everyone else's. And that's all. I tried to talk with you for a month about having a blanca built, and the last words you said to me were, "Let me chew on this for a few days and get back with you." I never heard anything back until the day you posted on the foro looking for donations and/ or to try to get people to step up and place orders so you could get into your new shop. Once again I tried to keep the ball rolling, but never heard anything back from you. I know your busy, and that you are building for more important players than me, (and no, I'm not being sarcastic with that remark.) You have to understand that I won't chase a guy down to order a guitar from him though. So in short I'm sorry that any relationship we had ended this way. All because I asked for the foro luthiers opinions on woods and bodies, and tried to let Andy know that I appreciated his input and valued his instruments, you found that to be a reason to go off the deep end. Still I think your a great guy and builder, even if you do jump to conclusions and I thank you for your time and input. Though your a great guitar maker, your not the detective that Jo Friday was. :) So yes, go back to talking about what ever you want, all of this talking and not returning phone calls lost you a sale here. Btw, Because I do respect your skills I'm glad to hear that you have had positive experiences with Castillo guitars. In addition to building me 2 great instruments, (so great that I sold a 60s Ramirez), he returns emails and phone calls when he has a customer who wants to order a guitar. His skills and customer service were enough to get my business and keep it for a 2nd guitar. Good luck to you and no hard feelings here...
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