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lighthead2toe · 08-09-2013, 01:47 PM

Thanks so much for posting this guys.

I find it's always an inspirational force to watch these videos when I'm about to approach a "close encounter of the Lightfoot kind."

This is kind of weird but when I was tuning the "D" string on my old Yamaha the string broke through and actually split the "nut" and went completely through it. I relate it to the weird way I have of tuning though. And of course, it's not a "Martin' or "Gibson" either.

A tad shocked at first but then a smile as it will give an opportunity to visit with my friend, John Laroque, luthier for the master himself, Gordon Lightfoot.

John says "sure Ron, just bring it in next Tuesday and just leave it with me for a day or so and we'll take care of it for you. Very nice man.

John's store, "Ring Music" just happens to be located very close to "City Place Park" where I've been invited to perform at a farmer's market at 3PM that same day. Lots of "Gord fans" live there in that downtown community so it's a "win win."

So sorry to hear that story Bill of the cyst on your hand which prompted you to have to sell your "B45." I would be heartbroken should I ever have to encounter such an ordeal.

Best to everyone and hope your "Summertime Dream" lives on.

RJ.

08-09-2013, 01:47 PM	#12
lighthead2toe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canada Posts: 920	Re: Cool old video Thanks so much for posting this guys. I find it's always an inspirational force to watch these videos when I'm about to approach a "close encounter of the Lightfoot kind." This is kind of weird but when I was tuning the "D" string on my old Yamaha the string broke through and actually split the "nut" and went completely through it. I relate it to the weird way I have of tuning though. And of course, it's not a "Martin' or "Gibson" either. A tad shocked at first but then a smile as it will give an opportunity to visit with my friend, John Laroque, luthier for the master himself, Gordon Lightfoot. John says "sure Ron, just bring it in next Tuesday and just leave it with me for a day or so and we'll take care of it for you. Very nice man. John's store, "Ring Music" just happens to be located very close to "City Place Park" where I've been invited to perform at a farmer's market at 3PM that same day. Lots of "Gord fans" live there in that downtown community so it's a "win win." So sorry to hear that story Bill of the cyst on your hand which prompted you to have to sell your "B45." I would be heartbroken should I ever have to encounter such an ordeal. Best to everyone and hope your "Summertime Dream" lives on. RJ.