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Well, as you veterans can see, I am back-returned(Arnold or Mc Arthur, take your pick). Pat Foster gave me a warm greeting. I am back in the game as much as health will allow. I have missed you as friends and have missed the gentle enjoyment of crafting acoustic guitars. Boy-o Boy; electrics use lots of electrons burned in the building-not just the playing. I am doing Les Paul "replicas"--legal, no infringements but real earmarks of 59 burst era construction.

I am finishing my OM that has been idle so long- the build has certainly acclimated over a couple of years and John H. is helping me start a Martin slope dread, 12 fret, 12 string from Bob's Imbuia( 2 plus years for the wood to acclimate-my wandering away). I had bought John's mold a couple of years ago because I like the body so much. He is bending sides for me and getting me a factory neck- we are making my re-entry "gentle."

Totally unemployed now and awaiting Social Security- short term memory still an issue, but leveled out. I still love my handtools but I thinned down my herd to my favorites-which is still a fine array. I sold my two best acoustics to get quite a few more luthier specific tools and a duplicating router-carver.

Some of you may recall that I was trying to become the importer for U-Beaut Hard Shellac. Well, I got my end all set up; had a very helpful broker. Once I sent Neil all of the requirements for his end, I was disappointed that he just tossed me away as more trouble than I was worth- I wanted to start with a $2500USD initial order. It just became burdensome for him.

Hey Mike, Glad to hear your back at it. Good luck with your builds and hope to see some pics up.

Hi Mike
Glad to see you back on the forum. That imbuia should make for a very nice guitar.

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Welcome back Mike! Glad to hear you're feeling better and are building again!!

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Good news Mike - it is always great to get back to something you love to do.

I'd be interested to see your work on the LPs - for a long time, I've wanted to do one that was detailed and accurate enough to make Joe Gansler scratch his head. Still doing my homework and looking for certified old-growth Hondo mahogany.

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