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05-17-2018, 08:24 AM
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NGD!
Another NGD post, but maybe a bit different than others. I replied to an ad posted by a long-time AGF forum member, Mbroady for a Furch D33 LR guitar last week. I owned a Stonebridge G 23 CR cutaway a few years ago, and ended up selling it to my guitar teacher then. I've missed that guitar ever since selling it, but because my ability to play is minimal, and the guitar was such a great playing instrument, I felt it better to let it go to someone who could get the best out of it.
A few guitars, and a few years later, and I've been diagnosed with Agent Orange caused Multiple Myeloma from Vietnam, and my philosophy toward many things has changed abruptly. I'm slated for a bone marrow transplant in a few weeks, and have decided that since life is short, I owed it to myself to have a quality guitar to play once again. I'm using it as not only a reward, but also as an incentive to get back to playing as soon after my procedure as is possible, and I'm taking it into the hospital when I'm admitted. Typically a long winded post...sorry about that! Anyway, the guitar is amazing and Matthew was great to work with. He went above and beyond to get me the guitar in three days from one coast to the other, so that I could play for some time before being hospitalized. If you haven't picked up a Furch/Stonebridge instrument, you owe it to yourself to do so. Many of you wouldn't think of buying anything but a Martin, Gibson, Taylor, or other USA made guitar, but to my ears and eyes, Furch is on par with any of those, and is as good or better quality for less money. The only downside I see is perhaps a lesser value when trying to sell, but since that won't happen, it's not an issue with me. I know my NGD didn't happen without pictures, and since I'm awful at trying to post pics, I'll refer you to Mbroady's ad in AGF classified under Furch D 33LR for sale to see pics. I'm going to play again now, so i'm signing off as a happy Furch owner! Thanks again Matthew! Last edited by Steve97365; 05-17-2018 at 08:51 AM. 
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05-17-2018, 10:07 AM
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I’m sorry the circumstances are tough for you at this point but at least you have your dream guitar now. Life is never perfect, we always have to make the best of it. I wish you a speedy recovery as you practice on your well deserved instrument.
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05-17-2018, 10:21 AM
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Thanks Jaden. I believe that a positive attitude and a good guitar to play are helping me in this journey. So far from chemo, to stem cell collection, to major side effects, things are pretty manageable. I appreciate the thoughts.
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05-17-2018, 10:29 AM
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Congratulations on the NGD! Wishing you a speedy recovery and joy in your acquisition!
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05-17-2018, 10:31 AM
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Hey Steve, I wish you all the best with your treatment - hopefully you will have many, many great years with that fine instrument. Thanks for sharing your journey.
I had the luck of testing a Stonebridge last week and had a thread on here about it. They are amazing guitars. Congrats on getting it back, play it like you stole it!!!!
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05-17-2018, 10:42 AM
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Congrats on the Furch. I'm currently having major gas for the G-23 CR, but I could go walnut.
Good luck with your health issues Steve.
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05-17-2018, 02:03 PM
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Thanks all. Playing helps to pass the time and lift my spirits. I'm not a very good player yet, after taking up the guitar after I retired. It seems like one step forward and two steps back, but since I have no illusions of stardom or pushing Clapton or Emmanuel aside, I'm having fun with no pressure guitar wise, and playing helps me to put my illness on the back burner, if only for a short period.
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05-17-2018, 02:45 PM
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05-17-2018, 04:41 PM
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Yes, MM is a treatable cancer, and with the stem cell transplant, I should have sometime in a sort of remission. A cure is not far away!
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05-17-2018, 05:00 PM
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Best thoughts for you during your procedure and hospitalization. I hope they can make things as comfy as possible and the outcome is successful so that you can have many years of guitar playing enjoyment. Love your attitude!
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05-17-2018, 08:34 PM
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Your story hits really close to home. I wish you the best with your health. I really admired that one in the classifieds and it sounds like it found the right home. Enjoy it for many healthy years to come. Prayers from a stranger for you.
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05-17-2018, 09:23 PM
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Steve, your positivity was apparent in our conversations and emails. It was inspirational!!! * Quote:
FYI : I contacted a Moderator after the sale In order to remove the post so to confirm that it did happen here are some (average at best) pics I used for the post. And as you can tell from my signature, I agree with your sentiment about Furch guitars. *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * *
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