In case folks haven't figured it out, have changed my forum name from Nordic Bee Eric to Stringband Eric. The band broke up and we are no longer able to be friends. Won't say any more at this point. But the memories are raw enough that I couldn't take seeing my old name on this forum. Hence the change. I've been playing old-time stringband music for the past 20 years and it is the refuge that has helped me get through this. Have a number of friends (as well as my wife) who were very supportive of me and gave great advice on how to navigate through this.
Unfortunately, the other side effect is I won't be playing my 150e in performances again. At least not for a long time. Still a great guitar and am keeping it, but just need a break from it for a while. Luckily I have a number of other great guitars I can play. And even went out an purchased another guitar to take my mind off the past. Eventually that has to get up on the NGD portion of the forum.
