A little pro bono never hurt....

[CA-35]

I recently did some electrical work for a friend of a friend, nothing elaborate, just installed a few new dimmers in his kitchen. I was there for 3, maybe 3-1/2 hours tops. I noticed that he had several Martin Ukeleles hanging on his walls and I asked about them. He had a total of 8, all of them from the early 1900's. I then told him I was a Guild guy, he never flinched but did smile. He said he had an old Guild Classical from the 60's and brought it out to show me. It was a 1966 Guild MKII.

My work done I was putting up my tools and he asked me how much I wanted for the job. I told him I was so impressed with the Martins and the Guild that it was my pleasure and we were even. He then goes back into his bedroom and returns with the Guild MKII and says here I want you to have this. A little pro bono came back ten fold. Here she is:

 

[bluesypicky]

Generosity well rewarded... you did good Scott! :wink:

 

[killdeer43]

Holy crapola!
What a wonderful compensation package for a little bit of your time.
Super congrats, Scott.

Joe

*Does he need any cabinets? :wink:

 

[davismanLV]

Golly gee, Scott!! What a great score! Goes to show you what a bit of good will will bring ya. And talk about MOJO!! Got it in spades!! Congrats on the new old guitar, amigo!!

 

[Taylor Martin Guild]

Well done, enjoy!

 

[CA-35]

*Does he need any cabinets? :wink:

Sorry Joe. His kitchen is ALL stainless steel and granite, no wood at all. He bought the stainless counters and cabinets at an auction from a defunct restaurant.

I'm praying he needs more electrical work....I got my eye on one of those 1920's Martins!!!! :shock: :lol:

 

[killdeer43]

*Does he need any cabinets? :wink:

Sorry Joe. His kitchen is ALL stainless steel and granite, no wood at all. He bought the stainless counters and cabinets at an auction from a defunct restaurant.

I'm praying he needs more electrical work....I got my eye on one of those 1920's Martins!!!! :shock: :lol:

I'd be more than happy to cross over to stainless steel. :lol:

*I also do some electrical, so be sure to let me know if you get in over your head and need a hand. Might be a pretty good commute for me. :shock: :wink:

Joe

 

[walrus]

Great deal for you!!! That's a beauty!!

walrus

 

[dapmdave]

Good deeds have a way of coming back to you.

That's a sweet little hobo.

Dave

 

[CA-35]

I also do some electrical, so be sure to let me know if you get in over your head and need a hand. Might be a pretty good commute for me. :shock: :wink:
Joe

You stick to your photography young man and let me rob this train!! :lol: :shock:

I was shocked to say the least....a very generous man.

 

[Geo]

Good things happen to good people for good reasons.

Enjoy your Good Karma Guild. :mrgreen:



George,,, "The Dalai Lama"

 

[learnintoplay62]

sweet snag. I love how the fret board is shaped around the sound hole. How does the old lady sound?

 

[kitniyatran]

*Does he need any cabinets? :wink:

Sorry Joe. His kitchen is ALL stainless steel and granite, no wood at all. He bought the stainless counters and cabinets at an auction from a defunct restaurant.

I'm praying he needs more electrical work....I got my eye on one of those 1920's Martins!!!! :shock: :lol:

How about Pest Control, or Massage? I'm licensed for either in Florida!

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

I guess he wasn't a big fan of Guilds! :wink:

 

[CA-35]

sweet snag. I love how the fret board is shaped around the sound hole. How does the old lady sound?

I havent had a chance to restring it, so, with that in mind it doesnt sound too bad. I'm used to steel string, classical not really my thing, however I love the old gal.

 

[twocorgis]

Very well done Scott! There's something just so special about the mojo of those old Hoboken Guilds. 8)

 

[tjmangum]

Good on ya! I long ago learned that "the more you give, the more you get" although the "get" is often times a sense of satisfaction, which at times can be priceless. Glad to see you got a good tangible "get"
Terry

 

[West R Lee]

Did he have any giant gas compressors that needed overhauled, turbines that needed repair or pipelines run?

Cool deal there. Congrats.

West

 

[evenkeel]

Very nicely done. Good on ya and good on him.

 

[CA-35]

Did he have any giant gas compressors that needed overhauled, turbines that needed repair or pipelines run?

Cool deal there. Congrats.

West

You guys are too funny. :lol: :lol: :lol: No giant compressors, turbines nor pipelines West. :wink:

I'll have specs and plans posted on image shack that the remainder of you can glance at to see if your particular specialty is needed. Bids can be submitted to me, payment will be accepted in pre-1970 Guilds, sorry no Martins. Please include a copy of your workers' compensation certificate and your firm's safety program. :shock: