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mistermullens · July 27th, 2008, 03:54 PM

This has got to be one of the best TDPRI stories ever!

po-boy · July 27th, 2008, 04:03 PM

marty -

congrats on a job well done ! i'm a big believer in 'karma' (both good and bad) and i bet lots of good karma has moved over to your corner of the world - thanks for sharing and letting the rest of us feel good with you -

- i'm not a complete idiot ... some parts are missing -

moparmutt · July 27th, 2008, 05:51 PM

awesome stuff

Guinness · July 27th, 2008, 06:27 PM

Wow!- great story. I've really enjoyed reading this over the last few weeks or so, and couldn't wait to read todays update.

Marty, you are an inspiration. Don't know what else to say. Your kindness is sure to touch others through this site, and thats just sooo awesome!

~Randy

adamsappel · July 27th, 2008, 07:05 PM

Wonderful ending to a great deed.

freewater2000 · July 27th, 2008, 08:12 PM

We have an old family farm in Eutaw Al. looks like Im going scouting for some barnwood.What an inspiration to everyone far and wide..and oh yeah from Neds Atomic Dustbin "Kill Your Television"

telefunk · July 27th, 2008, 10:09 PM

Great thing you've done Martyb1. Respect man.

martyb1 · July 28th, 2008, 01:04 AM

Thanks again for all the comments
This has been a weekend to remember.
From the presentation of the gift,to having my cousin here which I built the Barneycaster for,which I should add I have not seen for 9 years,it could not have been any better.
You know,seeing the look on a persons face when they see their guitar for the first time is one of the best parts of building

martyb1 · July 28th, 2008, 02:29 AM

HEre is a taste of how it went
Pretty low quality but I wanted to get one up

ROADMAN · July 28th, 2008, 02:58 AM

that is some kinda cool Marty...next time I'm in Alberta
you got a beer and a handshake commin...sure is good
to know there's people like you in this world..

martyb1 · July 28th, 2008, 03:04 AM

I am a little reluctant to post this but what the hell
I was a tad nervous at this point,as you can tell by my playing.There was no time to set the amp for the guitar because I just threw it on for the one song before I give it to him.Just thought I better show you guys it actually worked.She definitely has some twang!!!

riggergreg · July 28th, 2008, 07:40 AM

Great stuff!!

Good job, Marty

rhh7 · July 28th, 2008, 09:41 AM

Sounds great, Marty!

cknowles · July 28th, 2008, 09:50 AM

Fantastic Marty!
Guitar twangs beautifully, and Mr. Tucker appears to be suitably moved by your gift.

It's a rare thing when you can build something knowing who the final owner will be. I expect you spent a great deal of time thinking about him while you were working on the guitar. In that way the thought really is more important than the gift.

Southern Ill · July 28th, 2008, 11:21 AM

Nice!!

Buckocaster51 · July 28th, 2008, 11:43 AM

You are now more "da man" than before.

If you know what I mean!

Scotland · July 28th, 2008, 11:48 AM

Fantastic !!!!

markophonic · July 28th, 2008, 11:57 AM

.........Speechless

Marty is good people!!!

RickG501 · July 28th, 2008, 12:03 PM

Good on ya Marty!!! I had to wipe a little wet stuff outta my eye there.

Great story, great thread!!

It do have some twang, I thought it sounded fine.

fungusyoung · July 28th, 2008, 12:08 PM

Marty, thanks for contributing one of the most memorable threads I've ever read. Truly a wonderful story with a heartwarming conclusion.

Seriously, a big thanks for sharing the blow by blow... it's been truly inspirational.

e-merlin · July 28th, 2008, 02:53 PM

Can't add to what's been said. Hope it gets played because it sounds like there's a lot of great tone dying to get out!

mchet · July 28th, 2008, 03:43 PM

Sweet!

boris bubbanov · July 28th, 2008, 04:00 PM

Very nicely done, Marty.

Very nice.

byrdbrain · July 28th, 2008, 04:09 PM

If this is any indication of the community spirit, I'm thinking
of moving there with my family.
You are a superior craftsman and an even better neighbour.
Outstanding!

Dep · July 28th, 2008, 11:26 PM

Marty...thanks for sharing this emotional trip with us.

Your incredible craftsmanship is second only to your generosity and kindness.

You gave that family something they will never forget.

You are truly a person I would be proud to call a friend.

Dep

ehawley · July 28th, 2008, 11:33 PM

What can one say Marty but that it will come back 1000 fold!!! You ARE the man!
cheers and thank you,
ED

PraiseCaster · July 31st, 2008, 08:30 PM

If not the best thread, one of the best for sure! Had tears in my eyes it did.

Marty, thank you for letting us look over your shoulder on this one bro. A special guitar, for a special man, built by one heck of a guy with one big heart.

JDRNoPro · July 31st, 2008, 09:14 PM

Thanks for sharing all this, Marty........probably the most enjoyable and heartwarming thread I've ever followed.

As I said at the outset of this thread - the world would be a much better place with more people like you.

Jim

Dave_O · August 1st, 2008, 12:32 AM

Got my download speed back today, WOOHOO...I finally have been able to see the guitar, and hear it.... FANTASTIC Marty,

aram · August 1st, 2008, 02:30 AM

wow, this thread even touched the heart of a dark cynical Brooklynite like me.
(:

Awesome!

PraiseCaster · August 1st, 2008, 04:26 AM

Are my ears deceiving me, or do I hear a B-bender on that clip Marty?

Fortsbest · August 1st, 2008, 05:33 AM

Wonderful stuff Marty. Thanks for letting us share in what was such a special project to you!

BlimpyBoy · August 1st, 2008, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDRNoPro

Thanks for sharing all this, Marty........probably the most enjoyable and heartwarming thread I've ever followed.

As I said at the outset of this thread - the world would be a much better place with more people like you.

Jim

Totally agree, bless you Marty.

FatTeleTom · August 1st, 2008, 05:13 PM

Wow, just discovered this thread. Made my day.

What a wonderful story, and what a wonderful gesture!

martyb1 · August 1st, 2008, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PraiseCaster

Are my ears deceiving me, or do I hear a B-bender on that clip Marty?

Nope,no b-bender,just my nervous playing

neocaster · August 1st, 2008, 05:34 PM

Wow, a work from the heart with the hands to back it up. That's is a really beautiful thing and I hope it comes back to you many times over, because I can tell you'll just keep giving it away.

Selcouth · August 4th, 2008, 01:35 AM

Awesome thread. You're using your gift to gift others. Fantastic stuff.

Daniil · August 4th, 2008, 06:35 AM

Wow. Thanks for sharing. No, actually I mean thanks for EXISTING.

crowenor · August 4th, 2008, 09:25 AM

A truly amazing story! Marty you are a great friend and superb craftsman. The twang be with you.

Motor · September 10th, 2008, 01:42 AM

Fantastic.

July 27th, 2008, 03:54 PM	#201 (permalink)
mistermullens Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta Age: 32 Posts: 3,600 36 Photos	This has got to be one of the best TDPRI stories ever! __________________ Jonathan ReverbNation Twitter Teles & Esquires

July 27th, 2008, 10:09 PM	#207 (permalink)
telefunk Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 323	Great thing you've done Martyb1. Respect man. __________________ "Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder"

July 28th, 2008, 01:04 AM	#208 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	Thanks again for all the comments This has been a weekend to remember. From the presentation of the gift,to having my cousin here which I built the Barneycaster for,which I should add I have not seen for 9 years,it could not have been any better. You know,seeing the look on a persons face when they see their guitar for the first time is one of the best parts of building __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 28th, 2008, 02:29 AM	#209 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	HEre is a taste of how it went Pretty low quality but I wanted to get one up __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 28th, 2008, 03:04 AM	#211 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 45 Posts: 1,920 13 Photos	I am a little reluctant to post this but what the hell I was a tad nervous at this point,as you can tell by my playing.There was no time to set the amp for the guitar because I just threw it on for the one song before I give it to him.Just thought I better show you guys it actually worked.She definitely has some twang!!! __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

July 27th, 2008, 04:03 PM	#202 (permalink)
po-boy Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: dees, alabama Posts: 243	marty - congrats on a job well done ! i'm a big believer in 'karma' (both good and bad) and i bet lots of good karma has moved over to your corner of the world - thanks for sharing and letting the rest of us feel good with you - - i'm not a complete idiot ... some parts are missing -

July 27th, 2008, 05:51 PM	#203 (permalink)
moparmutt Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: honolulu Posts: 652	awesome stuff

July 27th, 2008, 06:27 PM	#204 (permalink)
Guinness Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dover, DE Age: 40 Posts: 208	Wow!- great story. I've really enjoyed reading this over the last few weeks or so, and couldn't wait to read todays update. Marty, you are an inspiration. Don't know what else to say. Your kindness is sure to touch others through this site, and thats just sooo awesome! ~Randy

July 27th, 2008, 07:05 PM	#205 (permalink)
adamsappel TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 43 Posts: 44	Wonderful ending to a great deed.

July 27th, 2008, 08:12 PM	#206 (permalink)
freewater2000 TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hueytown Alabama Posts: 70	We have an old family farm in Eutaw Al. looks like Im going scouting for some barnwood.What an inspiration to everyone far and wide..and oh yeah from Neds Atomic Dustbin "Kill Your Television"

July 28th, 2008, 02:58 AM	#210 (permalink)
ROADMAN Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: delta b.c. canada Age: 54 Posts: 2,206	that is some kinda cool Marty...next time I'm in Alberta you got a beer and a handshake commin...sure is good to know there's people like you in this world..

July 28th, 2008, 07:40 AM	#212 (permalink)
riggergreg Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Back in Texas, Again Age: 52 Posts: 1,086 29 Photos	Great stuff!! Good job, Marty __________________ Another year older and deeper in debt

July 28th, 2008, 09:41 AM	#213 (permalink)
rhh7 Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 816	Sounds great, Marty!

July 28th, 2008, 09:50 AM	#214 (permalink)
cknowles Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Hope, Ontario, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 139	Fantastic Marty! Guitar twangs beautifully, and Mr. Tucker appears to be suitably moved by your gift. It's a rare thing when you can build something knowing who the final owner will be. I expect you spent a great deal of time thinking about him while you were working on the guitar. In that way the thought really is more important than the gift. __________________ My cutting off tools are much better than my putting back on tools

July 28th, 2008, 11:21 AM	#215 (permalink)
Southern Ill Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 39 Posts: 982	Nice!!

July 28th, 2008, 11:43 AM	#216 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 57 Posts: 8,398 1 Photos	You are now more "da man" than before. If you know what I mean! __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

July 28th, 2008, 11:48 AM	#217 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 55 Posts: 7,428 3 Photos	Fantastic !!!! __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

July 28th, 2008, 11:57 AM	#218 (permalink)
markophonic Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Michigan Age: 48 Posts: 1,032 1 Photos	.........Speechless Marty is good people!!! __________________ http://www.brianvanderark.com/

July 28th, 2008, 12:03 PM	#219 (permalink)
RickG501 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Age: 55 Posts: 1,346	Good on ya Marty!!! I had to wipe a little wet stuff outta my eye there. Great story, great thread!! It do have some twang, I thought it sounded fine. __________________ I know my words sound strange to you but if you wait til my song is sung and my story's told you might come to understand...

July 28th, 2008, 12:08 PM	#220 (permalink)
fungusyoung Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 1,064 22 Photos	Marty, thanks for contributing one of the most memorable threads I've ever read. Truly a wonderful story with a heartwarming conclusion. Seriously, a big thanks for sharing the blow by blow... it's been truly inspirational.

July 28th, 2008, 03:43 PM	#222 (permalink)
mchet Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kingston, PA Age: 41 Posts: 566 8 Photos	Sweet! __________________ Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Albert Einstein (1879-1955)

July 28th, 2008, 04:00 PM	#223 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 15,213	Very nicely done, Marty. Very nice. __________________ When i listen

July 28th, 2008, 04:09 PM	#224 (permalink)
byrdbrain Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sweden Age: 51 Posts: 1,669 4 Photos	If this is any indication of the community spirit, I'm thinking of moving there with my family. You are a superior craftsman and an even better neighbour. Outstanding! __________________ In vino securitas

July 28th, 2008, 11:26 PM	#225 (permalink)
Dep Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: St Johns, Florida Posts: 320	Marty...thanks for sharing this emotional trip with us. Your incredible craftsmanship is second only to your generosity and kindness. You gave that family something they will never forget. You are truly a person I would be proud to call a friend. Dep

July 28th, 2008, 11:33 PM	#226 (permalink)
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July 31st, 2008, 08:30 PM	#227 (permalink)
PraiseCaster Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 5,886 16 Photos	If not the best thread, one of the best for sure! Had tears in my eyes it did. Marty, thank you for letting us look over your shoulder on this one bro. A special guitar, for a special man, built by one heck of a guy with one big heart. __________________ Later! PraiseCaster Visit Guitarists Praise and Worship Forum!! Dance Like David, MySpace

July 31st, 2008, 09:14 PM	#228 (permalink)
JDRNoPro Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orrington, ME Age: 59 Posts: 839 1 Photos	Thanks for sharing all this, Marty........probably the most enjoyable and heartwarming thread I've ever followed. As I said at the outset of this thread - the world would be a much better place with more people like you. Jim __________________ Reflection upon my playing is a reminder to keep my regular job..........pays better but not nearly as enjoyable!!

August 1st, 2008, 12:32 AM	#229 (permalink)
Dave_O Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 49 Posts: 1,620 37 Photos	Got my download speed back today, WOOHOO...I finally have been able to see the guitar, and hear it.... FANTASTIC Marty, __________________ www.myspace.com/hardwayband www.myspace.com/mojobros2mantrio and our website... www.thehardway.com.au "A bad day playing guitar beats the best day shovelling concrete."--Me.

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aram Removed Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: new york Posts: 133	wow, this thread even touched the heart of a dark cynical Brooklynite like me. (: Awesome!

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PraiseCaster Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 5,886 16 Photos	Are my ears deceiving me, or do I hear a B-bender on that clip Marty? __________________ Later! PraiseCaster Visit Guitarists Praise and Worship Forum!! Dance Like David, MySpace

August 1st, 2008, 05:33 AM	#232 (permalink)
Fortsbest Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Age: 46 Posts: 172	Wonderful stuff Marty. Thanks for letting us share in what was such a special project to you! __________________ Lord, please give me compassion for the innocent that I see and help me protect and serve those that depend on me.

August 1st, 2008, 05:13 PM	#234 (permalink)
FatTeleTom Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Evanston Age: 42 Posts: 294 7 Photos	Wow, just discovered this thread. Made my day. What a wonderful story, and what a wonderful gesture!

August 1st, 2008, 05:34 PM	#236 (permalink)
neocaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chester County, PA Age: 36 Posts: 4,068 11 Photos	Wow, a work from the heart with the hands to back it up. That's is a really beautiful thing and I hope it comes back to you many times over, because I can tell you'll just keep giving it away.

August 4th, 2008, 01:35 AM	#237 (permalink)
Selcouth TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Jose Posts: 13	Awesome thread. You're using your gift to gift others. Fantastic stuff.

August 4th, 2008, 06:35 AM	#238 (permalink)
Daniil Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampere, Finland Age: 30 Posts: 135 5 Photos	Wow. Thanks for sharing. No, actually I mean thanks for EXISTING.