Congratulations on not having to deal with a crying shit machine!
Dear Blaggy,
I went to Roxy's Music and played a shitton of instruments today..
I've decided that I really don't like playing mandolins that much and much much much prefer the
bouzouki (and I've already put a deposit down on one for this guy, so I just need to pay another $900 and I'll have a brand new, handmade one just to my specifications. Awesome, if I get the money).
I played a Cole Clark 12-string guitar today which was so amazing and beautiful and had the most perfect intonation. Great low end and ringing tops but nothing overpowered anything else and ohhh god. I couldn't stop playing it, but it costs like $1200. Then again the store is going out of business, so maybe I could get it for an even thousand :p
Also found out that it is probably not worth it to rehair my bow. Talked to the guy there, he said it would cost $70 and take a few months, and considering what I paid for the bow and violin ($100), it would probably be better to buy a new bow for the same price. So I'll probably go with that.
Also, the store owner can't play piano, but he can do things that make me feel like listening to 2112.