[Jon S.]

May I add, I'm not oblivious to the fact that a person may experience a hardship that prevents one from keeping his obligation/commitment. This may justify an explanation, apology, or excuse. It never, unless you're dead or on life support, justifies ghosting the person to whom you're obligated or committed.

[OhiaMagnolia]

Hi Gang - Hope all is well. Just curious if anyone has any updates on the Rusch front.

Thanks!

Nothing has changed, same false promises from Robert Rusch.

I think I last spoke with him in October when he sent photos of "my" guitar and then went silent.

Sorry for taking over a year to reply, lol

[OhiaMagnolia]

May I add, I'm not oblivious to the fact that a person may experience a hardship that prevents one from keeping his obligation/commitment. This may justify an explanation, apology, or excuse. It never, unless you're dead or on life support, justifies ghosting the person to whom you're obligated or committed.

10000%

[thistle3585]

I just went through a similar 3 year process but not a guitar. Guys life got complicated. I have to believe drinking was the primary issue which resulted in divorce, loss of home, multiple legal issues etc. I was patient and regularly asked for progress reports. Sometimes I got them but I think they were all made up. I started documenting the whole process along with going back in my history and saving all the communication in one file. Eventually, I sent a short, to the point email stating the facts of the situation. Never accused him or called him names but I did say that if we could not find resolution by a set date that I was going to pursue other avenues of resolution. If he didn't respond then I was going to send it via registered mail. He did email me back acknowledging the deadline. Personally, I was willing to drive 10 hours to WV to appear personally in small claims court. I was also willing to call the local law enforcement, who I knew couldn't do anything, but I was curious if they knew him and what he was doing and possibly give me some advice. The ultimatum worked. He failed to meet the deadline but a follow up email a couple days later did see success. I would give a deadline that is reasonable to meet. Just my 2 cents. I can't believe that he isn't following this thread. Don't be aggressive. Be assertive.

[Jon S.]

Not sure if this is the right place to post this, new to the board (thanks for having me), but commissioned a build from Rusch and we are in year 2 on the waiting.

Curious if others here have had Rusch build a Jerry Guitar and how long it took?

Hi again. I replied to your PM with a long and detailed reply but I'm concerned because, in the past, this website's ancient software has thrown my PMs into a black hole. So, if you don't receive my reply by tomorrow (Saturday), let me know that here and we'll figure out what to do instead.

[Chocol8]

PM’s on this forum are very hit and miss. Use email.

[Jon S.]

[accidental double post - see below]

[Jon S.]

PM’s on this forum are very hit and miss. Use email.

While I appreciate your suggestion, the problem with this approach is under no circumstance would I post my personal email in a public thread - not with all the bots and scammers these days.

[OhiaMagnolia]

Not sure if this is the right place to post this, new to the board (thanks for having me), but commissioned a build from Rusch and we are in year 2 on the waiting.

Curious if others here have had Rusch build a Jerry Guitar and how long it took?

Hi again. I replied to your PM with a long and detailed reply but I'm concerned because, in the past, this website's ancient software has thrown my PMs into a black hole. So, if you don't receive my reply by tomorrow (Saturday), let me know that here and we'll figure out what to do instead.

I appreciate and thank you!

I will check in the AM tomorrow (nothing crossed yet), worse case scenario is it cool to PM/DM my email?

[Jon S.]

Yes, that'll work, too.

[Drew1982]

Any news. For some sad reason I still feel like someday I am going to come home and there she will be standing in all her glory my full on Wolf Tribute. I guess it is just hard for me to move on and accept. There really isn’t anything anyone can do. I got screwed. I am going to let the healing begin.

[Jon S.]

Once in a while, for the show to continue, you’ve got to take a step back.

[Jon S.]

^^
Aren't mixed metaphors fun (or should that be mixed allusions?)?!

[Tacosauce]

Saw this thread still has legs. I’m sorry for the folks who lost or might possibly lose out on their time and $. That’s a really shitty situation to be in.

That said, I want to +1000 the others here who have recommended Bob Fishman. If anyone is considering having a custom build done, I cannot encourage you to contact Bob enough. Great guy, and an INCREDIBLE luthier who charges a fraction of what some of the others are nowadays.

[OhiaMagnolia]

Any news. For some sad reason I still feel like someday I am going to come home and there she will be standing in all her glory my full on Wolf Tribute. I guess it is just hard for me to move on and accept. There really isn’t anything anyone can do. I got screwed. I am going to let the healing begin.

Nope, I have about as much faith of Robert Rusch pulling through as I do at my chances of winning the lottery.

Robert has lied to me since 2019, why would he change in 2026?