The 6 Year Tele… The rest of the story

Fatocaster · June 29th, 2007, 12:54 AM

This is gonna be a Loooong post, so get comfortable.

Ok, Say “I told ya so” because I still have not received a Tele from Jay Monterose… but keep reading.

Not long after my last post concerning my infamous “Vintique Tele” I found out that Chihoe Hahn had parted ways with Jay Monterose/Vintique. I do not know the details as to why and even if I did, it’s not my place to say. Chihoe told me that he was very sorry that I did not receive my Tele as promised, but he had done his best to try and get Jay to honor my deadline of March 3rd, 2007 . It was now out of his hands and he wished me luck.

A few days later I spoke to Jay and he was fired up about getting me my Tele, but because of his “split” with Chihoe, it would take a bit more time. This was about 2 months ago. I spoke to Jay 3 times since then. The last time was about 3 weeks ago. He called me to see “what we needed to do to get this Tele finished” Apparently what he “needed” was $1900 MORE!!! Yep, you read that right. When I calmly told Jay that they had agreed to send me my Tele regardless of any “balance” I might owe, his reply was “ I don’t make guitars for free!” And he said he would “sell the guitar for $3500” He had also asked me for my “original paper work” which I gladly sent him. I also pointed out that the original invoice price for the guitar was $2108.00 and I had paid $1600 plus shipped him a Thermometer case valued at $200. ( that means I only owed him $508 of the original price) He acknowledged that I had paid him $1600 and the case was mine. He said “If you want, I can sell this guitar and send you a refund and your case back.” (by the way, he said Vince Gill was very interested in the guitar... right). So, that was 3 weeks ago, he is not returning my calls and I have yet to see a refund check or a return of my Case, and No… I don’t ever expect to. But alas…. You’ve not heard “the rest of the story”

Today, I woke up to find a package on my door step. It was a box that said “Fender”. I opened it up to find a gorgeous Black & White Tweed case. Inside was this:

This was not an unexpected package. About the time that Jay Monterose was asking me for more money, I received an e-mail out of the blue from Chihoe Hahn that said this:
June 4th, 2007

Hey Danny

Just checking in with you to see if you've had any luck ... have you?

I have my shop up and running pretty much full speed now, and am producing some great guitars. I have thought about it a lot, and would like to get you a guitar -- on me. (you can see some pictures of what i'm building at www.hahnguitars.com)

Anyway, let me know -- and if I can get you a guitar, that's well worth it for me.... and you will get a guitar that will be absolutely killer.

Best regards,

Chihoe

I was absolutely blown away. I had made it clear in the original “5 year Tele” thread that Chihoe had been honest and up front with me and gave me no reason to doubt his word. And I was right.
I told him that it was not his place to send me a guitar and that he owed me nothing. It was Jay that owed me. But Chihoe insisted. I told him that if he felt this strongly about it, then I would be honored to own one of his guitars. And now… I do!

The guitar is absolutely AMAZING! It’s light weight, 2 piece ash body. It has hand wound Seymour Duncan pickups and it sounds great! It seriously plays better than my 1994 Gatton Sig. Tele.
The only thing lacking right now, is knobs. He promised that they would be in the mail to me in 2 weeks… I think I can trust him.

This by no means is an advertisement for Hahn Guitars. It’s just pure FACT! Chihoe stepped up and did what Jay would not and HAS NOT done. I am grateful and despite the fact that this guitar is absolutely outstanding, it’s one of the most cherished guitars I will ever own. There are good people and Chihoe Hahn is most certainly one of them and I thank him dearly.

As for Jay…. I believe the lyrics to that song go “ Someday, Some Way, ohhhh . Someday Some way”

Thanks to all of you and Thanks to the TDPRI

Your Pal - Danny Thompson

MulliganChebichev · June 29th, 2007, 01:06 AM

...wow, one, what a great read, and two, finally some good news and some closure onto the 5 year Vintique story.

Its good to hear that finally you got something out of this.

getbent · June 29th, 2007, 01:09 AM

It is a beautiful guitar. Chihoe looks like he came through with a really great guitar and if you like it.... I like the ending. You found something good (and someone who was good) in the end. There is no recompense for the aggravation and dishonesty from Jay and Vintique (one and the same).....

I genuinely am glad that you got a guitar that looks to be high quality out of all of it.

I think Chihoe has done some good things to build a name as an honorable guy who probably got sucked into a whirlpool of BS

As for Jay and Vintique. If anyone ever asks me about them I will disencourage any notion of doing business with them EVER.

I'd love to have the luxury of all kinds of revenge fantasies...but, I think it is best to avoid that rat's nest and move on.... Anyone who buys from those people is enabling others to be ripped off.

tuuur · June 29th, 2007, 02:01 AM

Well well. That is one surprising end to the story. All props to mr. Hahn, that was very considerate, to say the least. Incredible!

markothefish · June 29th, 2007, 02:51 AM

WOW ! what a great ending to a Long frustrating story for you . Man , I hope your happy with that guitar you certainly deserve it . It is a very nice looking guitar , it's nice to hear about good people stepping up to help other nice people .

tonfarbe · June 29th, 2007, 03:01 AM

When I saw the headline, I was sooooooo hoping to read about a positive outcome for you.
Ok, in some way, it is. Great move from Chihoe Hahn!

But your "conversation" with Jay is so out of this world. This guy really has the nerves to ask for another $1900

I would stop the conversation immediately (if there is any at all), hire a lawyer and sue this thief.

Btw: Have fun with your new guitar.

olewichita · June 29th, 2007, 03:02 AM

man danny,

that seriously almost put a tear in my eye... i couln't wish it on a nicer person... tj

ludwig · June 29th, 2007, 03:18 AM

amazing end to this story

forget vintique,move on,you have a lovely guitar now from someone who really didnt have to make good any old promises.

mr hahn,well done,i'm sure you'll get more business as a result and you deserve it.

geemo · June 29th, 2007, 03:42 AM

Danny,

I followed the other (5 year) thread for a while, and I was very upset and felt sad for the situation you had gotten into. I could picture myself in your shoes, since I have ordered a few guitars and parts over the years from the US (it's just more expensive over here) and sometimes it takes a little more time than originally stated... One time the store owner got sick and had to be at the hospital and therfor didn't ship it for over a month... I didn't ofcourse know about this until after he got back... Nor during the time could he ofcourse reply to my mail... then you start thinking what will I do if they don't send it to me. I have so far gotten all the things I have ordered, but I really felt with you.

I will stay clear of this Jay guy who is acting like a criminal in this case.

I was anyway so glad to read this thread and to see that there still are honest good guys out there. This is a grand gesture of Hahn and the guitar looks absolutely stunning! But Danny, it was certainly also your time to run into som good luck so you deserve it more than well.

Once again thanks for posting this story with a happy ending, I am glad for you!

Best regards
/Roger

Mark Davis · June 29th, 2007, 03:53 AM

Well you should have taken the one they offered you that they sold on Ebay.

But you did get something.

You were way too nice. But Chihoe Hahn was smart enough to get away from Jay and gave you something so he deserves a medal and Jay well you knoiw what he deserves.

soma5 · June 29th, 2007, 04:40 AM

You got a great guitar, that's what you signed up for in the first place. I think you should play it with joy and move forward from here. Chihoe is a stand-up guy who stood up for someone who apparently doesn't deserve it. He will be repaid, I hope in this life. I hope you can repay him by paying it forward. I am greatly saddened by these stories of Jay. I had a friend who had great dealings with Jay and liked him a lot. This friend turned out to be a snake in the grass. May they live together forever.

OK, I've got some unresolved issues.

But you don't seem to, and I think this story needs to be put to bed.

-soma5

Twang Tone · June 29th, 2007, 04:42 AM

Danny,

Like many others here who have been following your story, I am delighted to hear that you finally got something you enjoy playing!

Guys like Chihoe remind us that despite what we see on TV and read in the papers there is still some good in the world, whereas guys like Jay remind us to be very careful and extremely wary.

Thanks for the update!

Twang Man · June 29th, 2007, 05:12 AM

congratulations, sure looks like a great Tele.

however, if you've got paperwork for the Jay guitar and you can prove you've paid him/them the $1600 then take it further. Do not let this go!

del · June 29th, 2007, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twang Man

congratulations, sure looks like a great Tele.

however, if you've got paperwork for the Jay guitar and you can prove you've paid him/them the $1600 then take it further. Do not let this go!

+1000.
congratulations, looks like a great guitar.

TELEkinetic · June 29th, 2007, 05:59 AM

Great outcome! Thanks for giving us the Paul Harvey......

gtech · June 29th, 2007, 06:41 AM

I checked hahnguitars's site, and from what I saw, you now have a guitar that is as good if not better than what you expected.

Chihoe seems to be looking toward the future instead of using the past to sell guitars. I wish him all the best.

I am glad for you, and now that you have what you were waiting for, I think that you could now ask Vintique for a refound because he didn't send you what he was supposed to, unless Chihoe asked you to stop everything.

Indeed, you now have a very nice Tele now...

Gilles

chickenpicker · June 29th, 2007, 07:02 AM

Great story.

I just checked out the site - looks good.

I can't afford a new guitar right now, but I did just order a teeshirt from them.

dibber124 · June 29th, 2007, 07:05 AM

It is good to see that someone will go beyond what what is "required" to to what is decent. Perhaps not completly "right" as this does let Jay off the hook. Time and God will deal with him, would not want his Karma for 19,000,000.00, let alone 1900.00
Chihoe will gain, Jay will decrease.

markophonic · June 29th, 2007, 07:15 AM

Chihoe has done something that is absolutely amazing...A total act of goodwill. He obviously understands your dilemma and has gone out of his way to try to somehow help you out. He has scored some major Karma and also major respect and admiration for his business practices...and I'm sure it will pay him back many times over!!!!! Kudo's to Chihoe!!!

As for Jay...I would not let up on this scumbag one bit. I would demand my money and case/parts back ASAP. I would pursue legal action against him.
(actually if it was me he owed money/guitar...he would get a visit from my MC club)

Danny, I'm glad you got something out of this!

Dr Gonzo · June 29th, 2007, 07:15 AM

Wow, You really deserved that Tele, Im so glad to see a happy ending to your story.. Good luck with that new Tele! Oh and btw - Will you get your money back from Jay???

Jeffscreamedcorn · June 29th, 2007, 07:18 AM

Great looking guitar! Chihoe is a very generous soul.

I'd still go after Jay for the guitar you ordered and mostly paid for. And while you're at it, you might what to drop Vince Gill a line.

RichardWitt · June 29th, 2007, 07:47 AM

I would track down this Jay guy and tell him what I've told anyone else who's owed me money,

"I want my money back and if not, I'll get my money's worth!"

TC7 · June 29th, 2007, 07:56 AM

That seems like a happy ending to me! Cool guitar...!

And Chihoe Hahn has instant name recognition with a bunch of potential customers ...as well as tons of good karma.

Cool move Chihoe Hahn.

neocaster · June 29th, 2007, 09:02 AM

Congratulations, Danny! Six years is a long time to wait for something that's rightfully yours. I read yoru original five-year post and followed it with all the hope in the world. Someone with as much trust and patience as you shouldn't have to pay for it by being deceived and strung along. It's infuriating that this clown would turn around and ask you for more money, as if he hadn't already stolen enough from you. I'm glad you got yours, and I'm glad Chihoe Hahn was able to get some of the bas taste out of his mouth that Jay Monterose must have left behind. That's a beauty of a guitar. I think Jay still owes you a guitar though.

June 29th, 2007, 12:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fatocaster TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 17	The 6 Year Tele… The rest of the story This is gonna be a Loooong post, so get comfortable. Ok, Say “I told ya so” because I still have not received a Tele from Jay Monterose… but keep reading. Not long after my last post concerning my infamous “Vintique Tele” I found out that Chihoe Hahn had parted ways with Jay Monterose/Vintique. I do not know the details as to why and even if I did, it’s not my place to say. Chihoe told me that he was very sorry that I did not receive my Tele as promised, but he had done his best to try and get Jay to honor my deadline of March 3rd, 2007 . It was now out of his hands and he wished me luck. A few days later I spoke to Jay and he was fired up about getting me my Tele, but because of his “split” with Chihoe, it would take a bit more time. This was about 2 months ago. I spoke to Jay 3 times since then. The last time was about 3 weeks ago. He called me to see “what we needed to do to get this Tele finished” Apparently what he “needed” was $1900 MORE!!! Yep, you read that right. When I calmly told Jay that they had agreed to send me my Tele regardless of any “balance” I might owe, his reply was “ I don’t make guitars for free!” And he said he would “sell the guitar for $3500” He had also asked me for my “original paper work” which I gladly sent him. I also pointed out that the original invoice price for the guitar was $2108.00 and I had paid $1600 plus shipped him a Thermometer case valued at $200. ( that means I only owed him $508 of the original price) He acknowledged that I had paid him $1600 and the case was mine. He said “If you want, I can sell this guitar and send you a refund and your case back.” (by the way, he said Vince Gill was very interested in the guitar... right). So, that was 3 weeks ago, he is not returning my calls and I have yet to see a refund check or a return of my Case, and No… I don’t ever expect to. But alas…. You’ve not heard “the rest of the story” Today, I woke up to find a package on my door step. It was a box that said “Fender”. I opened it up to find a gorgeous Black & White Tweed case. Inside was this: This was not an unexpected package. About the time that Jay Monterose was asking me for more money, I received an e-mail out of the blue from Chihoe Hahn that said this: June 4th, 2007 Hey Danny Just checking in with you to see if you've had any luck ... have you? I have my shop up and running pretty much full speed now, and am producing some great guitars. I have thought about it a lot, and would like to get you a guitar -- on me. (you can see some pictures of what i'm building at www.hahnguitars.com) Anyway, let me know -- and if I can get you a guitar, that's well worth it for me.... and you will get a guitar that will be absolutely killer. Best regards, Chihoe I was absolutely blown away. I had made it clear in the original “5 year Tele” thread that Chihoe had been honest and up front with me and gave me no reason to doubt his word. And I was right. I told him that it was not his place to send me a guitar and that he owed me nothing. It was Jay that owed me. But Chihoe insisted. I told him that if he felt this strongly about it, then I would be honored to own one of his guitars. And now… I do! The guitar is absolutely AMAZING! It’s light weight, 2 piece ash body. It has hand wound Seymour Duncan pickups and it sounds great! It seriously plays better than my 1994 Gatton Sig. Tele. The only thing lacking right now, is knobs. He promised that they would be in the mail to me in 2 weeks… I think I can trust him. This by no means is an advertisement for Hahn Guitars. It’s just pure FACT! Chihoe stepped up and did what Jay would not and HAS NOT done. I am grateful and despite the fact that this guitar is absolutely outstanding, it’s one of the most cherished guitars I will ever own. There are good people and Chihoe Hahn is most certainly one of them and I thank him dearly. As for Jay…. I believe the lyrics to that song go “ Someday, Some Way, ohhhh . Someday Some way” Thanks to all of you and Thanks to the TDPRI Your Pal - Danny Thompson

June 29th, 2007, 02:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
markothefish Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Greenville, Rhode Island Age: 42 Posts: 1,673 7 Photos	WOW ! what a great ending to a Long frustrating story for you . Man , I hope your happy with that guitar you certainly deserve it . It is a very nice looking guitar , it's nice to hear about good people stepping up to help other nice people . __________________ Man, that cat is nuts! ~ Thelonius Monk on Ornette Coleman

June 29th, 2007, 03:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
ludwig Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: uk-london Age: 41 Posts: 657 26 Photos	amazing end to this story forget vintique,move on,you have a lovely guitar now from someone who really didnt have to make good any old promises. mr hahn,well done,i'm sure you'll get more business as a result and you deserve it. __________________ "hanging on in quiet desperation is the english way" paul

June 29th, 2007, 03:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
geemo Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Europe Posts: 329 35 Photos	Danny, I followed the other (5 year) thread for a while, and I was very upset and felt sad for the situation you had gotten into. I could picture myself in your shoes, since I have ordered a few guitars and parts over the years from the US (it's just more expensive over here) and sometimes it takes a little more time than originally stated... One time the store owner got sick and had to be at the hospital and therfor didn't ship it for over a month... I didn't ofcourse know about this until after he got back... Nor during the time could he ofcourse reply to my mail... then you start thinking what will I do if they don't send it to me. I have so far gotten all the things I have ordered, but I really felt with you. I will stay clear of this Jay guy who is acting like a criminal in this case. I was anyway so glad to read this thread and to see that there still are honest good guys out there. This is a grand gesture of Hahn and the guitar looks absolutely stunning! But Danny, it was certainly also your time to run into som good luck so you deserve it more than well. Once again thanks for posting this story with a happy ending, I am glad for you! Best regards /Roger __________________ just another tele nerd... _____________________________________________ http://www.myspace.com/rogerfromgeemo

June 29th, 2007, 03:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 57 Posts: 11,565	Well you should have taken the one they offered you that they sold on Ebay. But you did get something. You were way too nice. But Chihoe Hahn was smart enough to get away from Jay and gave you something so he deserves a medal and Jay well you knoiw what he deserves. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

June 29th, 2007, 01:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
MulliganChebichev Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon, USA Age: 18 Posts: 1,531 3 Photos	...wow, one, what a great read, and two, finally some good news and some closure onto the 5 year Vintique story. Its good to hear that finally you got something out of this.

June 29th, 2007, 01:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Age: 48 Posts: 8,500 37 Photos	It is a beautiful guitar. Chihoe looks like he came through with a really great guitar and if you like it.... I like the ending. You found something good (and someone who was good) in the end. There is no recompense for the aggravation and dishonesty from Jay and Vintique (one and the same)..... I genuinely am glad that you got a guitar that looks to be high quality out of all of it. I think Chihoe has done some good things to build a name as an honorable guy who probably got sucked into a whirlpool of BS As for Jay and Vintique. If anyone ever asks me about them I will disencourage any notion of doing business with them EVER. I'd love to have the luxury of all kinds of revenge fantasies...but, I think it is best to avoid that rat's nest and move on.... Anyone who buys from those people is enabling others to be ripped off.

June 29th, 2007, 02:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
tuuur Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: the Netherlands Age: 39 Posts: 814 7 Photos	Well well. That is one surprising end to the story. All props to mr. Hahn, that was very considerate, to say the least. Incredible!

June 29th, 2007, 03:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
tonfarbe Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Berlin, Yer-up Posts: 672 13 Photos	When I saw the headline, I was sooooooo hoping to read about a positive outcome for you. Ok, in some way, it is. Great move from Chihoe Hahn! But your "conversation" with Jay is so out of this world. This guy really has the nerves to ask for another $1900 I would stop the conversation immediately (if there is any at all), hire a lawyer and sue this thief. Btw: Have fun with your new guitar.

June 29th, 2007, 03:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
olewichita Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,100	man danny, that seriously almost put a tear in my eye... i couln't wish it on a nicer person... tj

June 29th, 2007, 04:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
soma5 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 118	You got a great guitar, that's what you signed up for in the first place. I think you should play it with joy and move forward from here. Chihoe is a stand-up guy who stood up for someone who apparently doesn't deserve it. He will be repaid, I hope in this life. I hope you can repay him by paying it forward. I am greatly saddened by these stories of Jay. I had a friend who had great dealings with Jay and liked him a lot. This friend turned out to be a snake in the grass. May they live together forever. OK, I've got some unresolved issues. But you don't seem to, and I think this story needs to be put to bed. -soma5

June 29th, 2007, 04:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
Twang Tone Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, England Age: 35 Posts: 769	Danny, Like many others here who have been following your story, I am delighted to hear that you finally got something you enjoy playing! Guys like Chihoe remind us that despite what we see on TV and read in the papers there is still some good in the world, whereas guys like Jay remind us to be very careful and extremely wary. Thanks for the update! __________________ TT "You're gonna need a bigger boat!!"

June 29th, 2007, 05:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
Twang Man Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 270 5 Photos	congratulations, sure looks like a great Tele. however, if you've got paperwork for the Jay guitar and you can prove you've paid him/them the $1600 then take it further. Do not let this go! __________________ Twang-it!

June 29th, 2007, 05:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
TELEkinetic Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central Arkansas Age: 51 Posts: 359 11 Photos	Great outcome! Thanks for giving us the Paul Harvey...... __________________ *Guitars better than women:* You can have a guitar professionally adjusted......

June 29th, 2007, 06:41 AM	#16 (permalink)
gtech Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 59 Posts: 1,912 171 Photos	I checked hahnguitars's site, and from what I saw, you now have a guitar that is as good if not better than what you expected. Chihoe seems to be looking toward the future instead of using the past to sell guitars. I wish him all the best. I am glad for you, and now that you have what you were waiting for, I think that you could now ask Vintique for a refound because he didn't send you what he was supposed to, unless Chihoe asked you to stop everything. Indeed, you now have a very nice Tele now... Gilles __________________ Back to practice now...to make my Teles sound good.

June 29th, 2007, 07:02 AM	#17 (permalink)
chickenpicker Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,060 14 Photos	Great story. I just checked out the site - looks good. I can't afford a new guitar right now, but I did just order a teeshirt from them.

June 29th, 2007, 07:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
dibber124 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Island, New York Age: 53 Posts: 1,167	It is good to see that someone will go beyond what what is "required" to to what is decent. Perhaps not completly "right" as this does let Jay off the hook. Time and God will deal with him, would not want his Karma for 19,000,000.00, let alone 1900.00 Chihoe will gain, Jay will decrease. __________________ "I feel that it is healthier to look out at the world through a window than through a mirror. Otherwise, all you see is yourself and whatever is behind you." - Bill Withers

June 29th, 2007, 07:15 AM	#19 (permalink)
markophonic Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Michigan Age: 47 Posts: 915 1 Photos	Chihoe has done something that is absolutely amazing...A total act of goodwill. He obviously understands your dilemma and has gone out of his way to try to somehow help you out. He has scored some major Karma and also major respect and admiration for his business practices...and I'm sure it will pay him back many times over!!!!! Kudo's to Chihoe!!! As for Jay...I would not let up on this scumbag one bit. I would demand my money and case/parts back ASAP. I would pursue legal action against him. (actually if it was me he owed money/guitar...he would get a visit from my MC club) Danny, I'm glad you got something out of this! __________________ http://www.brianvanderark.com/

June 29th, 2007, 07:15 AM	#20 (permalink)
Dr Gonzo Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England, Surrey Age: 27 Posts: 383	Wow, You really deserved that Tele, Im so glad to see a happy ending to your story.. Good luck with that new Tele! Oh and btw - Will you get your money back from Jay???

June 29th, 2007, 07:18 AM	#21 (permalink)
Jeffscreamedcorn Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: beantown Age: 51 Posts: 753	Great looking guitar! Chihoe is a very generous soul. I'd still go after Jay for the guitar you ordered and mostly paid for. And while you're at it, you might what to drop Vince Gill a line.

June 29th, 2007, 07:47 AM	#22 (permalink)
RichardWitt Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Age: 33 Posts: 1,014 1 Photos	I would track down this Jay guy and tell him what I've told anyone else who's owed me money, "I want my money back and if not, I'll get my money's worth!" __________________ "What a perfect solution to a problem that should have never existed in the first place!"

June 29th, 2007, 07:56 AM	#23 (permalink)
TC7 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 146	That seems like a happy ending to me! Cool guitar...! And Chihoe Hahn has instant name recognition with a bunch of potential customers ...as well as tons of good karma. Cool move Chihoe Hahn.

June 29th, 2007, 09:02 AM	#24 (permalink)
neocaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chester County, PA Age: 35 Posts: 3,363 11 Photos	Congratulations, Danny! Six years is a long time to wait for something that's rightfully yours. I read yoru original five-year post and followed it with all the hope in the world. Someone with as much trust and patience as you shouldn't have to pay for it by being deceived and strung along. It's infuriating that this clown would turn around and ask you for more money, as if he hadn't already stolen enough from you. I'm glad you got yours, and I'm glad Chihoe Hahn was able to get some of the bas taste out of his mouth that Jay Monterose must have left behind. That's a beauty of a guitar. I think Jay still owes you a guitar though. __________________ "...You don't need faith if you know it's gonna work!"