Apollo guitars

Subject: Apollo guitars
From: kendall
Date: 17 Dec 01 - 02:52 PM

FYI

> Apollo Guitars > 59 Spring Lane > Rockport, Maine 04856 > 594-0032 [e-mail] > Site: www.apolloguitars.com Dec. 15 > '01 > > > Dear friends and customers-------wishing you a happy holiday season > and a quiet productive 2002 ( the only date palindrome we will see in > our lifetimes) . Kristin , Robin, and I are all well and what could be a > > greater blessing. The little boy had his 1/2 birthday on Dec. 3 and is a > live wire, can't wait to grow out of his little baby body. The > impatience genes are from my side I fear. > '01 was the best year in my 33 as a luthier : 23 instruments sold and > almost 100 repairs. One would think that might leave a surplus in the > bank but between R's birthing bills and some other one time expenses we > are just at break even. > The guitar business needs investors for the next production run. You may > or may not be interested ......for those who are I can send > complete details but in a nutshell I want to expand my production to 30 > instruments this year based on what I know sells. I need to raise > $27,000 to do so ( increments of 900 / instrument ) and the return will > be 25% whether it takes 5 months or 5 years....for each 900 you get > back 1125. Based on my recent sales and some increased > interest/exposure, I expect it to be closer to the former. Those who > might be in line > for a new guitar could instead get a discount in lieu of the interest. > For any of you who would like to get on board ( or knows someone who > would) please contact me for particulars. > Wishing you all peace and prosperity , > Nikos > >

Subject: RE: Apollo guitars
From: kendall
Date: 17 Dec 01 - 03:00 PM

I dont know why that didn't copy just as Nick sent it to me, it was a lot neater. You all know that I think Nick builds the best 12 string in the world, and, I'm sure he would send you a list of his better known customers upon request.

Subject: RE: Apollo guitars
From: catspaw49
Date: 17 Dec 01 - 03:13 PM

I don't have the ability to help Kendall, but I wish him luck and the very best. Nick Appolonio builds beautiful instruments and I wish him well.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Apollo guitars
From: kendall
Date: 17 Dec 01 - 07:10 PM

Many a genius has lived in poverty only to be honored after passing on. I hope this is not one of those cases.

Subject: RE: Apollo guitars
From: musicmick
Date: 18 Dec 01 - 01:01 AM

This summer, I purchased an Apollo guitar. I wasn't planning on buying a guitar. I already had two wonderful acoustic flat-tops, but I was in Maine, on vacation, and I saw and was conquered by the best damned guitar I have ever played. My 1968 B25 and my 1961 Guild Jumbo sit in their cases, neglected like Cinderella. I recomend Apollo guitars to anyone who never wants to play their favorite axe again. Mike Miller

Subject: RE: Apollo guitars
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 18 Dec 01 - 11:23 PM

I bought one too. It's a parlor-sized guitar that's just gorgeous---big sound, perfect intonation and it almost plays itself. Unsolicited endorsement.

Subject: RE: Apollo guitars
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 Dec 17 - 05:04 PM

I have a 12 string available in the UK, should anyone be looking for one

Subject: RE: Apollo guitars
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Dec 17 - 05:43 AM

Should of course say, an Apollo 12 string, available.

Subject: RE: Apollo guitars
From: EBarnacle
Date: 30 Dec 17 - 02:06 PM

Giok, why are you selling?

Subject: RE: Apollo guitars
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 01 Jan 18 - 02:48 PM

I haven't played it much. About 4 times in 5 years. Don't play much guitar at all any more, as I've taken up melodeon.