Franz-

Really sad to hear another story of banjo abuse, and I hope that the hand truck driver is appropriately punished. What is the case law in California for such felonious assault and battery? Does this fall under "three strikes and you're out" or in for life?

I'm forwarding you digital images of a $1200 replacement Stewart that is cluttering up my office. I know you're not interested in investing that amount of money but it's really less expensive than the therapy you might be considering to deal with the grieving process.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble, your old partner in crime