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| Author: | LB [ Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | John Steven Foster |
Hello, I'm Posting wondering if any Luthiers in Michigan might know what happened to a Guitar Maker in Rumely, Michigan by the name of: John Steven Foster. Last known address: John Foster 1805 Pantti Rd. Box 63 Rumely, MI 49826 Thanks. |
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| Author: | David Collins [ Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: John Steven Foster |
Name doesn't ring a bell - does he owe you money? If we had a bit more info (when was he building there, what kind of instruments/music was he involved with, reasons you're looking for him, etc.) there may be some folks around who could point you in the right direction. |
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| Author: | BLBM [ Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: John Steven Foster |
"Name doesn't ring a bell - does he owe you money" ? No, not at all. "If we had a bit more info (when was he building there," I became aware of Him through a Guitar Gallery on the ASIA Web Site. Time around 2004-2005 (maybe earlier). "what kind of instruments/music was he involved with," He built Archtops, Rock Guitars, Flattops. Also, I think He He built a very old period Instrument ( a Guitar, maybe), as a restoration project. His Archtops had a Gold Plated Art Deco tailpiece on them. He was featured in an Article(s?) in the local paper. "reasons you're looking for him, etc.)" I liked His work very much. I thought He was a talented Designer. At one time I was considering buying one of His Archtops.We talked quite a bit over the phone and the internet and He sent me pictures of His Archtops and Materials relevent to possible Pickguard choices,etc., I called His Phone # one day and I discovered it was disconnected and His WebSite was taken down; and I'm just curious as to what may have happened to Him ? "there may be some folks around who could point you in the right direction". AS I said I'm just curious. I wonder what happened to Him.He was a very nice,humble Man,He just liked to Design and Build His Instruments.Thanks. |
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| Author: | David Collins [ Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: John Steven Foster |
Thanks, and just to make sure you know, I was being sarcastic with the "does he owe you money" quip. I wasn't sure from your original post if this might be someone who was last spotted building back in the 80's or more recently. Sounds like he should still be around somewhere. I know of a music store called MacDonalds in Marquette that may be worth calling. If no one here knows him, asking music stores in the area may be your best chance for a lead. There may still be some others around the forum from further north who may know of him though. Good luck. |
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| Author: | BLBM [ Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: John Steven Foster |
"I know of a music store called MacDonalds in Marquette that may be worth calling. If no one here knows him, asking music stores in the area may be your best chance for a lead". I don't know the layout of Michigan at all. Would somebody know the Phone # of MacDonalds ? Where is Marquette is that near Rumely at all ? Sorry but, how would I find out about Music stores near Rumely ? Thanks. |
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| Author: | BLBM [ Wed Apr 16, 2008 3:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: John Steven Foster |
Thanks. I found Him. David your idea about Music Stores was a good lead. I did a search in the Rumely area and I found him. I didn't think of Music Stores which led to Rumely Search idea. |
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