For what it's worth... the "official" announcement:
http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=150494
I have known Ren for the better part of 3 decades and he is truly an amazing human being - and not only a world-class luthier but also a world-class gunsmith.
This should definitely be good news for Guild, Ovation etc.; I look forward to seeing what's soon coming down the pike, with Ren's input at FMIC.
