Course you know me Dave T, I know you. In real world I'm mild-mannered Bill Cameron.

I got the "bastard Lowden" as Rick poetically puts it, back in my hands yesterday, with all new frets, new saddle, new elixirs, and Fishman pickup.

It's in my car now (I'm at work), hope no one steals it.

The sound is definitely brasher--will take a while to mellow again. Its great though and no more fingers-gashed-on-fret-grooves!

w-o