>1. Only expensive once.
>2. If they come unstrung, it only takes a few minutes to fix them.
>3. Any dischord in the relationship can be fixed with tuning forks.

Guess you've never owned an older Martin, (or other vintage high-maintenance piece) huh?

Let me assure you , phil, it's as complicated, flawed and codependent a relationship as any you could have with another human...

w-o