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[mike in lytle]

I'm not familiar with Julian Bream. Is it a book I should consider reading?

If you like classical guitar, Julian is a player you could consider listening to.
Mike

[ducktrapper]

I'm not familiar with Julian Bream. Is it a book I should consider reading?

British. One of the great classical guitarists of the 20th century. Died a few years back.

[ronmac]

Cool story. Did he explain his reasoning for the initial very high asking price to the very low? Merely the insulting messages?

I don't think he had any idea what to ask for it. Perhaps someone once told him what a nice guitar it was and that "it was worth a lot of money".

He was a pretty nice guy who didn't have any musical instrument experience, and was really put off by all the rude and crude messages he was receiving. He did have a very nice collection of rare books and pocket watches that he knew a lot about, including value.

In the end, he just wanted someone who would appreciate and play his dad's guitar. I did tell him what I thought it was worth and what I was willing to pay, but the money didn't seem to be that important to him and he insisted his price was what he wanted. I'm happy he opened the door for me and that I met his criteria.

BTW, he also insisted I accept a couple of leather bound books from the late 1800's as a gift for my wife...

[247hoopsfan]

Some great tales here...

[ducktrapper]

I don't think he had any idea what to ask for it. Perhaps someone once told him what a nice guitar it was and that "it was worth a lot of money".

He was a pretty nice guy who didn't have any musical instrument experience, and was really put off by all the rude and crude messages he was receiving. He did have a very nice collection of rare books and pocket watches that he knew a lot about, including value.

In the end, he just wanted someone who would appreciate and play his dad's guitar. I did tell him what I thought it was worth and what I was willing to pay, but the money didn't seem to be that important to him and he insisted his price was what he wanted. I'm happy he opened the door for me and that I met his criteria.

BTW, he also insisted I accept a couple of leather bound books from the late 1800's as a gift for my wife...

 

[SusieKew]

I'm not familiar with Julian Bream.

I once shared a stage with Julian Bream. Neither of us had a guitar though. It was my degree ceremony with the Open University, and Julian Bream was getting his honorary doctorate, LOL.

[William2]

I own a copy of A life On the Road. It is out of print and has been for some time. I've heard talk about a re-print every now and then. It is a fascinating account by the author who accompanied Bream for a concert season. He got insights into Breams thoughts on many topics (guitar construction, politics, etc.), the important people and composers he interacted with, as well as how he prepared for concerts, lodging, and if I recall, wanting to be paid in cash which he kept in a second guitar case. I was fortunate to be able to attend a Bream concert in the 70s. I've seen most of the big names, but the Bream concert was the best for variety and musicality. He performed on both the guitar and the lute.