Only one word comes to mind! WOW!
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| Author: | John Mayes [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 8:58 am ] |
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Well.... At least in the same State... I've recently accepted a position working for McPherson Guitars so I'll be moving north to WI. I'm really exceited by the wonderful possibilites this new job holds. More time with my family, a great position, and I'll get to work with some awesome guys up there. I've never made a ton of money building guitars (I've don't think many do), and it's further a strain as I support my family of 4 solely with my earnings. Consider extreme costs of insurance, ect, and I'm always broke. Not being so will be a nice change. And I'll still be doing what I love. They have some very interesting designs there, and the standards of craftsmanship they hold are scary they are so precise. I'll be clearing out a bunch of my shop to help on the move...I'll be putting them at my site for sale soon so if you've been wanting a good deal on some stuff you might check it out..it will be all kinds of odd stuff ranging from wood, tools, old shoes, jigs ect...ok so maybe not the old shoes... Anyway so I'll have to drop in on Woolson and Watkins and bring my video camera and then share some stuff here... |
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| Author: | gozierdt [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 9:04 am ] |
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John, Congratulations, sounds like a great opportunity for you and your family. While I've always been a westerner, I spent a fair amount of time in Minnesota and Wisconsin on projects for work. Nicest bunch of people I ever met. I'm sure you'll be happy! |
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| Author: | Dave Rector [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 9:05 am ] |
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Good luck to ya John! Sounds like it will be a rewarding experience. It's awful cold up that way though... |
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| Author: | RobertJeffery [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 9:12 am ] |
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Only one word comes to mind! WOW!
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 9:17 am ] |
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John, that's an incredible opportunity! Congratulations! Well-deserved, I might add.
Rats, I was lookin' for some old shoes too.... 
I really like some of the stuff McPherson is doing. They are certainly innovative, and you should be challenged. |
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| Author: | Pwoolson [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 9:20 am ] |
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I talked to John today and congratulated him but would like to do so publicly as well. The downside of him moving here is that he will become a beer snob very quickly. We brew some mighty fine beer in WI. (though Watkins wouldn't know anything about that because he lives in Milwaukee home of some of the worst beer on the planet  )
Anyway, welcome to the Badger state John, the doormat is always out (hough is might be under a foot of fresh powder) and the beer is always cold. |
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| Author: | Arnt Rian [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 9:34 am ] |
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It is good to hear that you seem to have found a nice place to work, what is somewhat discouraging is to hear that a fine builder such as you can't make a decent living working on your own. I completely understand that you long for a steady paycheck when you are a sole provider for a family BTW. Hopefully the work environment at McPherson Guitars will be inspiring for you, I'm sure you will be a treasured worker. |
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| Author: | Sam Price [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 9:40 am ] |
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I think there's something really great about creative work in a team. Congratulations!! An ideal situation; regular income, less hours, better pay per hour than a sole Luthier. I'll think differently next time I see a McPherson... |
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 9:45 am ] |
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Sounds great John! Good Luck with your new job up there in the frozen northland.I have heard a lot of good things about McPherson geetars so you should enjoy it. |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:03 am ] |
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John, you were the one who invited me here and will forever remember it and be thankful for it. Sad that we won't be able to see no more Mayes guitar but i too understand the financial burden that you went through supporting your family, our pal Russell Rose took the same decision last fall and i totally find it courageous. Thankfully and fortunately, you'll still be working around guitars so in a sense, knowing that makes me happy for you. Good luck to you friend! Serge |
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| Author: | LuthierSupplier [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:13 am ] |
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John, Congrats on the new job! I do wish you well in your new venture, and I'm sure you will do an awesome job for them too. Does this mean that you will not make guitars for customers anymore under the mayes guitar brand? I hope not, as I love seeing your elegant style, and always get great ideas from you! Maybe you can send me some more jig ideas
Tracy |
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| Author: | af_one [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:21 am ] |
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Congrats!! |
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| Author: | John Mayes [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:26 am ] |
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make no mistake there will still be Mayes Guitars. I'm just not taking anymore orders. I'll build whatever inspires me and either sell em or keep em. But I'll never stop making Mayes guitars/Ukes/Whatever. I actually am looking forward (after I finish off the ones I have one order) to making whatever inspires me, and not being bound to what a customer wants but merely bound by my imagination, and whims.. |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:49 am ] |
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ALL RIGHT!
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| Author: | WalterK [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:04 am ] |
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All the best to you John!! What a great adventure for you and a great plus for the new Co. your joining. Are they lucky to have you there. I'll be praying for you and hope you are succesful and happy. Stay posted to us all and let us know what's going on. Oh to be young again!! Those days are gone for me, but I'm on a new adventure....try to be healthy and have fun too!! May God bless you and your family John. walter 
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| Author: | Bill Greene [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:08 am ] |
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BEST TO YOU John...you've been quite the inspiration for lots of people. What a great opportunity. Quite a coup for McPherson, I'd say!
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| Author: | Bob Long [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:55 am ] |
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Congratulations, John You are gonna love Wisconsin, beautiful country, and wonderful people. I'm an Iowan, but I'm only about 3 hours from Sparta. I've been hopeing to make the trip up there for the last couple of years... Maybe this summer. long |
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| Author: | John How [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 12:00 pm ] |
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All the best john in your new endeaver. Please keep us informed about your new job. |
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| Author: | peterm [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 12:48 pm ] |
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John, best of luck to you! You know whats best for you and I'm sure you'll do great!! Keep us posted... |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 12:50 pm ] |
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That sounds great John. Best of Luck to you and your family. Please stay on the OLF. You wisdom is massively appreciated |
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| Author: | MSpencer [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 12:58 pm ] |
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Congratulations and Good Luck! Mike |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 1:37 pm ] |
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John congrats to you my friend. My dad was from Milwaukee so I spent many a summer there. Very nice city. Don't listen to Paul they have good beer in Milwaukee. 
Of course you have to exclude Old Milwaukee. 
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| Author: | Rod True [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 1:53 pm ] |
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John way to go. What an adventure this will be. And I'm glad that Mayes Guitars will still be around. Can't wait to see what you make by being inspired. |
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| Author: | Howard Klepper [ Sat Jan 27, 2007 1:55 pm ] |
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Big move. Good luck. I think you won't regret it. You may be in for a bit of shock coming from OK to WI. Be prepared for a more cosmopolitan, sophisticated culture. You will be expected to comment knowledgeably about things like the bouquet of the beer. |
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