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Hey all!

I dont hang around here as much as I used too, but I still find it to be an amazing community and a fun and informative place to be apart of! So thankyou everyone!

I wanted to take a moment to highlight the amazing folks at Ann Arbor Guitars, Hesh and Dave, for their absolutely above and beyond service. I was fortunate enough to attend a fretting and setup class about a year ago at their shop. I will admit I was a tad hesitant about the value I would get from the class, already having set up hundreds of guitars. I can say confidently now that the class was well worth it, the few new tricks and greater understanding that I developed have elevated my fretwork to the next level.

Now its time for the praise.... I have a pretty unique guitar that is just now at the after finish, fretting stage (happy to share pics with you all if that is of any interest) The guitar requires about 1" of extra fretwire that is slightly taller than my normal wire. I failed to remember this and found myself stuck not having the proper EVO gold fretwire. I remember Ann Arbor having a nice stock so I thought it wouldnt hurt to ask if they had the right size.

I was greeted like an old friend by Hesh over the phone, within 2 minutes he was digging through the fretwire stash and found the perfect fit. Without question they offered to send me out a few inches and save the day!

You really dont come across service like that very often, ABOVE AND BEYOND! Just wanted to take a moment to thank Dave and Hesh over the web and let others in on what is one of the golden spots of lutherie!

Thanks again!

Joel.

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Yep, they are good guys indeed.

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Steve Smith
"Music is what feelings sound like"

Hesh has sent me bone saddle material before, so I'd say he's a righteous dude.

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"Act your age, not your shoe size" - Prince

There is value beyond the scope of the classes. I learned so much more than fretting!

Alex

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"Indecision is the key to flexibility" .... Bumper sticker

Agreed on all the above. It was a "game" changer for sure. BTW Steve and I have a fellow luthier in Knoxville that would love (and he really needs this class) to attend but apparently its tough getting four students for a class this year.

Ah shucks... Thanks Joel!!!

I got your fret wire right out after we spoke yesterday so it's on the way! Be sure to shoot me a pic or two of your latest creation I love your guitars, they are some of the best I've seen AND played!

Thanks everyone else too. As promised if Dave and I can ever help you guys the offer is very genuine. When I learned this stuff I had the advantage of Dave as a safety net and that's what we wanted for you as well. Simply give us a call and we are always happy to help.

Greg buddy hope you are doing well too. Please let your friend know that we can launch a class with three students as well if that's a bit easier. Thanks again too!!!

You AAG Guys rock!

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The name catgut is confusing. There are two explanations for the mix up.

Catgut is an abbreviation of the word cattle gut. Gut strings are made from sheep or goat intestines, in the past even from horse, mule or donkey intestines.

Otherwise it could be from the word kitgut or kitstring. Kit meant fiddle, not kitten.

Fretwire showed up today! Hesh and Dave are the best!!! And saved the day!!

I'll post some pics after I get this baby in full motion.

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Thanks Joel. Looking forward to the pics. The last creation of yours that you brought to our place was just stunning and sounded fantastic!

Gotta agree!

Bought a couple of nice b&s sets from Hesh a few years ago. Not only was he able to hold the sets for me until I had the proper funds, but he also threw in a gorgeous set of sycamore free of charge!! Who does that!?