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Ken C wrote:

Congrats Mike! My first was so stressful. I knew I could build a nice guitar, but so much could go wrong. Many people asked how I could let a guitar go that I had put so much time into, but frankly, the relief was palpable when I delivered that guitar!

Very cool. Congrats again!

Ken

Yes, I worry about what could go wrong. Argh. I imagine that goes away with time. But, I got into this for two reasons. One, too build specific designs for me; two, to build for others. In a way, that is an arrogant position. What makes me think I can do better than the pros? Martin? Taylor? You? Answer: prolly, nothing. Except, it's something I built. And, hopefully, it will outlive me. And that thought drives me to do better every day. No doubt, I have an addictive personality. I can't just run 4 miles. I gotta run marathons, 50ks, and even 500ks. It's hard to explain. But guitar building SO provides a creative outlet for me.

The day I found this website was an awesome one.

Author:	Mike OMelia [ Sun Mar 18, 2012 10:04 pm ]
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Martin D28 basis from John Hall. I played it hard for two weeks before handing it over. But dang! It sounded great and played great. I have a fav Taylor 810 and anything I could play on it I could play on the new build. Played it amped at my church service. Found a few problems with the stick on wire clamps and volume control. Lesson learned there? Clean surfaces before sticking that stuff on. Argh! But the BEST part was watching him smile on first strum. He even smiled as he wrote the check! I'd post pics but I'm mostly smart phone tethered and that seems to be impossible now. Dang! We take pics with our phones, and post them on popular social sites, but not possible on general purpose sites. Oh well. Thank you. I could not do this stuff without ur help and advice. Mike

Author:	CharlieT [ Sun Mar 18, 2012 10:15 pm ]
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That is VERY cool Mike! I'm envious. I hope to get there someday.

Author:	Shaw [ Sun Mar 18, 2012 10:29 pm ]
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Good for you Mike and congratulations.

Author:	Ken Jones [ Sun Mar 18, 2012 11:20 pm ]
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Mike O'Melia wrote: Dang! We take pics with our phones, and post them on popular social sites, but not possible on general purpose sites. Oh well. That's supposed to be possible with the Tapatalk app, but I haven't been able to successfully upload that way. Waiting on a bug fix. Congrats on the commission, btw! Ken

Author:	Dave Livermore [ Mon Mar 19, 2012 12:19 pm ]
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Congrats Mike. That is a great feeling isn't it? Dave

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Author:	WaddyThomson [ Mon Mar 19, 2012 2:19 pm ]
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It is a great feeling, Mike. Congratulations!

Author:	TonyKarol [ Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:54 pm ]
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Well done Mike .. carry on.

Author:	gozierdt [ Tue Mar 20, 2012 6:10 pm ]
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Mike, Congratulations !! It must be a day at your house!! I'm another one of the envious ones, but I've gotta figure out how to get a couple of my best guitars in some good players hands...and then hope for some good words.

Author:	Bill Hodge [ Tue Mar 20, 2012 9:11 pm ]
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Big congrats to ya Mike.

Author:	Mike OMelia [ Tue Mar 20, 2012 9:38 pm ]
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Thank you. Really. But the big fat truth is I could not have done it with out ur help and advice. Period. I've learned to slow down, (very hard for me), ask questions, and take advice. And most of all, accept criticism. If I put up a picture of my work, I want the God's honest truth, not encouragement. You all are the best. I mean that. And if u got into this to build for clients, I want that to happen for you. Just picked up a few J40 jobs! Mike

Author:	Mike OMelia [ Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:51 am ]
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Thank you Todd. But where's my tub-o-lard? (haven't seen that brought up in a while!) Building guitars is an expensive hobby. And Ramen noodles it is if I expect to live off of it. But it is kind of nice to offset the cost of building these adictive things. Mike

Author:	Joe Hill [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:50 pm ]
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WOW!!! Mike, That is soooo awsome so envious. I WILL be there one day. Kudos Mike

Author:	Fred Tellier [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 2:38 pm ]
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Quote: (courtesy of the Small Business Bankruptcy Team at Smith and Smith Legal Services, I personally prefer to us the accounting and legal team at Cheatum and Howe they never fail to get results. Well done, isn't it great to deliver a guitar to its new owner though to me it is like giving up a child, I always demand visitation rights. Fred

Author:	Bryan Bear [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:34 pm ]
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Fred Tellier wrote: I personally prefer to us the accounting and legal team at Cheatum and Howe they never fail to get results. Fred Fred have you been with them since before the merger? They have been Dewey, Cheatum and Howe since the 30s. . .

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Author:	Fred Tellier [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:14 pm ]
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I never trusted Dewey

Author:	Ken C [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 8:29 pm ]
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Congrats Mike! My first was so stressful. I knew I could build a nice guitar, but so much could go wrong. Many people asked how I could let a guitar go that I had put so much time into, but frankly, the relief was palpable when I delivered that guitar! Very cool. Congrats again! Ken

Author:	Mike OMelia [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:54 pm ]
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Ken C wrote: Congrats Mike! My first was so stressful. I knew I could build a nice guitar, but so much could go wrong. Many people asked how I could let a guitar go that I had put so much time into, but frankly, the relief was palpable when I delivered that guitar! Very cool. Congrats again! Ken Yes, I worry about what could go wrong. Argh. I imagine that goes away with time. But, I got into this for two reasons. One, too build specific designs for me; two, to build for others. In a way, that is an arrogant position. What makes me think I can do better than the pros? Martin? Taylor? You? Answer: prolly, nothing. Except, it's something I built. And, hopefully, it will outlive me. And that thought drives me to do better every day. No doubt, I have an addictive personality. I can't just run 4 miles. I gotta run marathons, 50ks, and even 500ks. It's hard to explain. But guitar building SO provides a creative outlet for me. The day I found this website was an awesome one.

Author:	Ken Jones [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:24 pm ]
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Mike O'Melia wrote: Ken C wrote: Congrats Mike! My first was so stressful. I knew I could build a nice guitar, but so much could go wrong. Many people asked how I could let a guitar go that I had put so much time into, but frankly, the relief was palpable when I delivered that guitar! Very cool. Congrats again! Ken Yes, I worry about what could go wrong. Argh. I imagine that goes away with time. But, I got into this for two reasons. One, too build specific designs for me; two, to build for others. In a way, that is an arrogant position. What makes me think I can do better than the pros? Martin? Taylor? You? Answer: prolly, nothing. Except, it's something I built. And, hopefully, it will outlive me. And that thought drives me to do better every day. No doubt, I have an addictive personality. I can't just run 4 miles. I gotta run marathons, 50ks, and even 500ks. It's hard to explain. But guitar building SO provides a creative outlet for me. The day I found this website was an awesome one. everything you said applies to me... Well said!

Author:	Arnt Rian [ Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:42 pm ]
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Congrats!