Captain;

Thank you. Persistence is part of my pugnacious persona. I've worked with (and somewhat badgered) the big three and I have often gotten my way. Joe made 5 Super OMNs, in part because of my persistence. Ashvin, bless his heart, let me preview one of his new nylon guitars, which I massacred, and then he came out with the stunning Parlor nylon string (and I'll take some credit). I've harassed Alistair on a steady basis and he has, on occasion had to tell me no. Boy, I hate no.

The point is that we on this forum are really lucky. The big three CF makers are philosopher kings. Ashvin, Joe, and Alistair are all thinkers and they have thought themselves out of the box. They are also doers; They have thought the thought and done the thing.

I count myself extremely lucky to be part of a revolution in luthery.