I helped a student buy a new guitar last night!

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He's an adult student, in his 50s or so. He's been with me for a couple of years on acoustic (non-electric) guitar. His own guitar has been a $219 Yamaha 335, the one I recommend to "new" students. He said he would get a Martin (one of the best guitar brands) when he thought he had earned it. A couple of days ago he bought a used Martin, but said he would not keep it until I "blessed" it. I played it and wasn't that impressed. I think he paid about $750. Last night, we spent our lesson time playing a bunch of Martin guitars in the back room. We found a Martin dreadnought for about $950 that we both agreed was the best of the lot. So he'll return the one I did not bless, and have a guitar we're both excited about. To top it off, it was my buddy Kalib who "worked with him," so Kalib will get a "commission" on the sale of the guitar. Wheee!