We will miss you Dan...I will never forget "Dan Dan the Anti Spam Man" all the hidden work that went behind the scenes to keep this place ticking..and constant fight against spam and hacking. Also the man behind the scenes who helped level the tracks on the Rolling Stones Tribute album and was always so helpful to everyone. Rest in Peace
I will miss Dan as much as anyone on CBN... I've been using his pickups for several years now and I remember one time I had someone wanting one of my cbgs but I didn't have a pickup on it and money was really tight then. I asked Dan if he could ship. me one as soon as I sent him the money. He said go ahead and order it and pay me when you can! It was about a week later when I sent the money but my pickup came much sooner with express shipping! That's the kind of man he was. Missing his pickups will be hard, missing the amazing man that built them will be missed so much more!
I worked with Dan at SunGard in Florida. After he was laid off and looking for another job, he started building cigar box guitars in his garage. He would ask me to come by and check them out, play them, provide player feedback, that kind of stuff. I bought his first 3-string Rocky Patel and still have it. He then built me a four string cbg customized to include a pickup. Soon after, he landed a job in DC and found his way closer to CBN. I sort of lost touch with him, but always remember his cool, calm demeanor and his technical abilities. You will be missed Dan.
Heaven gained an amazing man this Sunday. Dan built me two guitars many years ago. His craftsmanship was exceptional, but I valued his friendship above all else. Always a smile, and a quick sense of humor, I will miss those conversations... My sympathies to his family and friends. Rest in peace my friend.
Prayers to Dans family. Sending big love yer way Big shoes to fill here at Nation.I think if we all put our feet in together we can carry on some of what Dan did with his life. Nuttin but Love and respect . Always an inspiration. I will cherish his guitars forever... Always took great care of us .... A honor to be your friend,brother Hope you are at peace,now brother.We are smiling up at you.
o man, this breaks my heart! I was in on the start of cbg's for soldiers, but that is just because I was in Afghanistan without one and was complaining. Dan helped make a lot of peoples lives better, he will be missed. RIP my friend
I never met Dan in person...but talking to him online gave me the impression that if I had....we would have clicked right away...class act, my thoughts are with his family and friends
RIP Dan. I only knew Dan through this web site. He helped me out a few times. He always made time to help a lot of us with information or advice on building etc. He was one of the people who makes this thing we all do here worth while. Thank you Dan.
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Rest in Peace Sir.
RIP Dan, and thank you for all the time that you gave for our enjoyment.
We will miss you Dan...I will never forget "Dan Dan the Anti Spam Man" all the hidden work that went behind the scenes to keep this place ticking..and constant fight against spam and hacking. Also the man behind the scenes who helped level the tracks on the Rolling Stones Tribute album and was always so helpful to everyone. Rest in Peace
God Bless you, Dan. You will be missed.
I worked with Dan at SunGard in Florida. After he was laid off and looking for another job, he started building cigar box guitars in his garage. He would ask me to come by and check them out, play them, provide player feedback, that kind of stuff. I bought his first 3-string Rocky Patel and still have it. He then built me a four string cbg customized to include a pickup. Soon after, he landed a job in DC and found his way closer to CBN. I sort of lost touch with him, but always remember his cool, calm demeanor and his technical abilities. You will be missed Dan.
Pete Ballasy
Longwood, FL
Prayers to Dans family. Sending big love yer way Big shoes to fill here at Nation.I think if we all put our feet in together we can carry on some of what Dan did with his life. Nuttin but Love and respect . Always an inspiration. I will cherish his guitars forever... Always took great care of us .... A honor to be your friend,brother Hope you are at peace,now brother.We are smiling up at you.
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Dan, one of our long time members. My condolences to his friends and family. He will be missed.
One of my longest standing collaborators and a good friend. I will miss you Dan...
I was just beginning to get to know Dan outside of reading his posts
o man, this breaks my heart! I was in on the start of cbg's for soldiers, but that is just because I was in Afghanistan without one and was complaining. Dan helped make a lot of peoples lives better, he will be missed. RIP my friend
Thanks for everything Dan.
I never met Dan in person...but talking to him online gave me the impression that if I had....we would have clicked right away...class act, my thoughts are with his family and friends
Dan was a good man, and has gone before us to the great guitar workshop in the sky. We'll miss you, buddy... Keep building!
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