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28 Apr 05 - 08:00 PM (#1473767) Subject: Luthier's Blotter From: John Hardly Dear Vincent, Thanks for your inquiry. The repair you request should be simple enough. It really doesn't matter how it happened -- whether it broke off, or you cut it off -- a tuning key can easily be replaced. You don't need to send me the broken one in a box. Sincerely, Frank Ford |
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28 Apr 05 - 08:01 PM (#1473769) Subject: RE: Luthier's Blotter From: John Hardly Dear Mr. Bobbitt, We recieved your inquiry. The repair that you are requesting is costly but certainly do-able. If the neck was cut off cleanly we may be able to re-attach it. If not, a replacement wouldn't be too difficult. Sincerely, Rick Turner |
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28 Apr 05 - 08:02 PM (#1473773) Subject: RE: Luthier's Blotter From: John Hardly Dear Stuart, We at Huss & Dalton Guitars are so pleased that you are considering having us build your custom dream guitar. We have gone over the specs you sent and are happy to work with you, but it seems that you have a recurrent typo throughout the requested measurements. Wherever I would assume you mean to be talking about inches, you are instead referring to millimeters. What are you -- a man or a mouse?! Ha ha ha! If you would kindly check your initial request, and correct these errors, we would be glad to move forward with a cost estimate. Sincerely, Huss & Dalton Guitars |
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28 Apr 05 - 08:03 PM (#1473775) Subject: RE: Luthier's Blotter From: John Hardly Dear Ms. Locks, I totally agree -- finding just the right strings can be a real bear. I understand that you found the heavys too hard and the lights too soft. I'm glad you found the mediums to your liking! We will ship your order of strings right away. Sincerely, Elderly Instruments |
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28 Apr 05 - 08:04 PM (#1473777) Subject: RE: Luthier's Blotter From: John Hardly Dear Mr Bishop, Yes, I saw what Bluto did to your guitar. I'm sorry. I'm good.... ....but I'm not that good. Best of luck, Frank Ford |
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28 Apr 05 - 08:04 PM (#1473780) Subject: RE: Luthier's Blotter From: John Hardly Hello Dali, We recieved your inquiry. We'd like to help but we are uncertain as to what you had in mind. What exactly do you mean, "Can you make me a guitar that looks all melty?"? Have you looked into Ovation Guitars? Waiting for your response, Bob Taylor Taylor Guitars |
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28 Apr 05 - 11:02 PM (#1473876) Subject: RE: Luthier's Blotter From: Gypsy Oh man, this is WAY good! |
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29 Apr 05 - 10:41 AM (#1474253) Subject: RE: Luthier's Blotter From: GUEST Bubb, B.L.Z. 1 Brimstone Terrace Los Angeles, Hell Dear Mr. Bubb, We at Guild Guitars are flattered that you thought of us for a custom guitar. To be honest, we are having trouble seeing the practicality of an eighteen-string guitar. Furthermore, even if we did make an eighteen-string guitar, it is likely that the string configuration would be six courses of three strings -- thereby making it unlikely that we would call it a "6,6,6" string guitar. Might we suggest, instead, a regular twelve string with flame decals? ...maybe nut and saddle made of horn? Sincerely, Guild Guitars |
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29 Apr 05 - 01:03 PM (#1474353) Subject: RE: Luthier's Blotter From: GUEST Dear Mr. Townshend, Your order for twelve (12) custom hollow-body electrics will ship to you today via FedEx, fully insured. We are grateful for your business, but I think I may be somewhat confused by the p.s. note at the bottom of your order. Do you really mean that you will be requiring (12) more instruments in two months?? Please advise. Sincerely, Guild Custom Shop |
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29 Apr 05 - 02:35 PM (#1474431) Subject: RE: Luthier's Blotter From: John Hardly Dear Homer, Interesting. So, not only you, but everyone you know has only three fingers? Well, certainly we can accommodate you with a custom guitar. But before you go to the extra expense of going custom, consider that Django Rinehardt was, and Phil Keagy is a marvelous player(s). Neither had four fingers (and thumb). Perhaps you might be able to do more than you think with just three fingers! We don't currently have a representative in Springfield for you to test our guitars. If you could tell me which State Springfield is in, I would be glad to tell you our nearest distributor. Best wishes and happy pickin' Dick Boak/Martin Guitars - Custom Dept |
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29 Apr 05 - 04:33 PM (#1474524) Subject: RE: Luthier's Blotter From: PoppaGator Dear Jimi, We have to reject your warranty claim. If your performance had not been recorded on film, we might have believed your story that the damage had been caused by spontaneous combustion. However, since we saw with our own eyes what you did with that can of lighter fluid, we'll have to ask that you pay full retail price for your replacement guitar. Leo Fender |
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30 Apr 05 - 06:49 PM (#1475288) Subject: RE: Luthier's Blotter From: John Hardly Adrian Monk San Francisco PD Dear Adrian, We at Shaller Tuners work tirelessly to meet the individual needs of our customers. Rest assured we will be working on guitar tuners with keys that can all face properly forward while still in perfect tune. I don't think that guitar companies intend to be deceptive in their advertisements, but I can well understand how you might have concluded from the many pictures of guitars with perfectly front-facing tuning keys, that you might expect that from the guitar you bought. We will be in touch and let you know when we have tuners for you. Meanwhile, sadly, I suppose you will have to keep the guitar out of tune. Washing your hands might make you feel better but it's not likely to solve the tuning. Sincerely, The Shaller Corporation. |
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23 Sep 05 - 12:52 PM (#1569308) Subject: RE: Luthier's Blotter From: John Hardly Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Dept of R&D Kalamazoo, MI Dear Pfizer, Thank you for your inquiry. Of course I am always interested in any possible innovation that might apply to luthiery. I understand, as well, the marketing competition you must be feeling with Cialis now taking over the market. So, yes, I can see where you might think we could find a mutually beneficial business arrangement. On the other hand, though I could certainly see a value in being able to change a short-scale guitar into a long-scale guitar -- and an even greater value in being able to straighten out a bent guitar neck -- I remain skeptical that this could be done either chemically or herbally. Again, thanks for the inquiry, but I believe I'll pass this time. Sincerely, Bob Taylor Taylor Guitars |
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23 Sep 05 - 12:53 PM (#1569309) Subject: RE: Luthier's Blotter From: John Hardly Dear Mr Hedges, We have completed work on the new harp-guitar you ordered. Please advise as to shipping. Best wishes, Martin Guitars |
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23 Sep 05 - 12:54 PM (#1569312) Subject: RE: Luthier's Blotter From: John Hardly Dear Mr Scruggs, Yes, I suppose it is misleading. Please believe me -- it is unintentionally so. But, no, we do not make banjos. Sincerely, Doolin Guitars |
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23 Sep 05 - 12:55 PM (#1569314) Subject: RE: Luthier's Blotter From: John Hardly My Dearest Alex, Why do we always seem to be at such odds? Why do we let so many things get in the way when we both know our love is mutual and enduring? Yes, I will continue to worry about you and your seeming lust for danger, but I'm tired of the road. Being a guitar tech, no matter how high the profile, is just not what I want.... ...what I want is you. I want to come home. Home to you, the shop, the koi. Besides, Spike needs a stable home with the two of us together! Much love, Robin |
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11 Oct 05 - 10:32 AM (#1580959) Subject: RE: Luthier's Blotter From: John Hardly Dear Scotty, Not to worry!! It wasn't a glitch with the tele-transporter after all. No, we here at Deering actually make them that way. The banjo with a guitar neck was done on purpose and, I can assure you, was not the result of trying to transport a guitar and a banjo while at warp speed. You've seen "The Fly" too many times! ha ha! Sincerely, The Deering Co. |
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11 Oct 05 - 10:32 AM (#1580960) Subject: RE: Luthier's Blotter From: John Hardly Dear Mr. Van Dyke, So sorry to hear of the accident! I understand that the guitar is what you believe to be "beyond repair". We will take a look at it. If a repair can be reasonably accomplished we will offer an estimate and time table for repairs. If the guitar cannot be repaired, we would be glad to replace it with as close to what you had as possible. You may consider either not leaving your guitar out on a stand in the future, or not leaving the ottoman so close to the front door. You were bound to trip some day! Sincerely, Dick Boak, Martin Guitars p.s. We have an on-going betting pool here at the custom shop that when we finally ship the guitar back to you, Laura will open the package before you do! ha ha! Dear Wile E. Coyote, Find enclosed your order for the following: 1. Qt. 3 Item - Exploding guitar 2. Qt. 1 Item - Fake bird-feeder/trap guitar 3. Qt. 1 Item - Collings guitar with coyote artwork in kevlar case (capable of withstanding drops from high cliffs) If we can be of any further service to you, just give a hollar! Acme Guitar Company Dear Mr. Karloff, Yes, I can understand where you might have an unpleasant association with a bolt-on neck, though I believe you may misunderstand... ...the bolts don't actually protrude from the sides of the neck -- they are between the neck and body. Hoping you will reconsider a Taylor! Bob Taylor, Taylor Guitars |
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11 Oct 05 - 10:33 AM (#1580962) Subject: RE: Luthier's Blotter From: John Hardly Dear Ms Parton, Yes, we here at Wechter Guitars are known for our double cutaway design. In the case of our guitars, however, the double cutaway is in both sides of the upper bout -- allowing greater access to the neck. I can certainly see how a double cutaway as you are describing would be advantageous for you. We will draw up plans for a double cutaway with cutaways in the upper and lower bouts of the bass side of the guitar. When we have completed the design we will submit drawings for your approval. Thanks for your interest in Wechter! Wechter Guitars Paw Paw, MI USA |
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