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Hi folks,

It has been quite some time since I've posted here as my career has been taking a steep turn this summer. I'm closing down the shop and am getting back into software design, which is what I was doing before I jumped in as a full time luthier.

The information I have gathered here is not only invaluable, but has allowed me to be a better luthier, and supply my customers with much better guitars that if I hadn't enountered the OLF.

So I think saying goodbye and thank you is the least I should do. So, thank you all for your much appreciated help throughout my 8 years of being a full time luthier!

On a side note, I'm selling some of my stash. So you might want to look at the classifieds if you are looking for some wood (everything is at least 3 years old).

Cheers, everyone!

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Alain Moisan
Former full time builder of Acoustics, Classicals and Flamencos.
(Now building just for fun!)

Sorry to hear it...

Happy future, Alain!

Alex

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"Indecision is the key to flexibility" .... Bumper sticker

Thanks Alex!

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Alain Moisan
Former full time builder of Acoustics, Classicals and Flamencos.
(Now building just for fun!)

it was nice to get to know you Alain good luck . I hope you keep this as a hobby.

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John Hall
blues creek guitars
Authorized CF Martin Repair
Co President of ASIA
You Don't know what you don't know until you know it

Same here John!

I'm keeping my tools, don't worry about it!

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Alain Moisan
Former full time builder of Acoustics, Classicals and Flamencos.
(Now building just for fun!)

It was nice to meet you at a couple of the shows. Best wishes for your future endeavors Alain.

Pat

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There are three kinds of people:

Those that make things happen,
those that watch things happen,
and those that wondered what happened.

Take care and good luck!

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Bruce Andrews
Terrace, BC, Canada
http://www.highmountaintonewood.com

Sorry to hear your having to shut up shop Alain, your work has always been an inspiration.
Best of luck in your resumed career!

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The name catgut is confusing. There are two explanations for the mix up.

Catgut is an abbreviation of the word cattle gut. Gut strings are made from sheep or goat intestines, in the past even from horse, mule or donkey intestines.

Otherwise it could be from the word kitgut or kitstring. Kit meant fiddle, not kitten.

Alain, you're a great guy and thanks for all your input here over the years. All the best with the software job. Make sure you keep getting in your shop!

And don't say goodbye, just see ya later!

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Alain, sad to hear, but best wishes for happiness and health going forward.

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Thanks guys!

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Alain Moisan
Former full time builder of Acoustics, Classicals and Flamencos.
(Now building just for fun!)

Sorry to see you go Alain. All the best and I hope you can continue to build on the side.

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Josh House

Canadian Luthier Supply
http://www.canadianluthiersupply.com
https://www.facebook.com/canadianluthiersupply?ref=hl
House Guitars - Custom Built Acoustic Instruments.
http://www.houseguitars.com

Best of luck to you, I've gained a lot from your input here over the years.


Ken Jones
Mountain Song Guitars

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Mountain Song Guitars www.mountainsongguitars.com

Sorry it didn't work for you, Alain. Building and repair is no cakewalk. It's a very frugal existence for the vast majority. We all hate to see it happen to anyone.
Also sorry the forum didn't work. Seemed like it turned into a repair forum. I guess most builders keep their "cards" pretty close to the chest. I hope you can continue to build a few.
I know one day I will have to quit just because of my health. Not looking forward to that day...
I hope things work out for you Alain.

Good luck with everything in the future Alain!

Having seen your guitars in person I can personally attest to the amazing quality! Sad to see you are 'leaving the biz' But happy that you are following your heart. Hope to see a few more in the future though!

Bests wishes

Joel.

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http://Michaudmade.com

[quote="Haans"]Sorry it didn't work for you, Alain. Building and repair is no cakewalk. It's a very frugal existence for the vast majority. We all hate to see it happen to anyone.
Also sorry the forum didn't work. Seemed like it turned into a repair forum. I guess most builders keep their "cards" pretty

I think it was a typo 'u' in instead of 'i' = invaluable. Good luck.

Steve

Thanks again guys!

I appreciate you kind words about either my work or my input on this forum.

Steve, it wasn't a typo, just a mistake...

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Alain Moisan
Former full time builder of Acoustics, Classicals and Flamencos.
(Now building just for fun!)

Good luck Alain. I really miss your forum.

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It's not what you don't know that hurts you, it's what you do know that's wrong.

Thank you Alain for all you did to share what you learned. I always enjoyed hearing from you.

Hutch


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"After forty-nine years of violin building, I have decided that the search for a varnish is similar to the fox hunt. The fun is in the hunt."
Jack Batts Maker and Repairer of Fine Violins

Good luck on your new path! Enjoyed ur posts, Mike

Thanks for all your input over the years. Good luck with your new, old endeavor


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Ken

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Ken

Bonjour alain, c/etait un plaisir a fait votre connaisance quand vous e/tait ici. J/espere que vous allez trouvez un meillheur emploi dans votre future avec beaucoup d/argent . Bon Chance ernie

Alain,
Don't you have any interest in dabbling at lutherie a little? You must have had a pretty intense interest to actually make it a full time thing. Unless you are burnt out... Seems like a shame to completely stop doing it with all that experience.

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Steve Sollod (pronounced sorta like "Solid")
www.swiftcreekguitars.com

Wish you the best Alain

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