John Pearse RIP

[clemduolian]

Just heard that John Pearse, co-founder of Breezy Ridge Music products, maker of fine strings and other cool things for guitar and a great player in his own right, has passed.

http://www.jpstrings.com (http://www.jpstrings.com/)

[fyrwyr]

Very sad news, great company and products, very selfless and warm people.

[Frethog]

I knew I recognized that name. I've got some John Pearse acoustic strings right here in this huge pile of strings. I've probably used them off and on for years. No complaints.

Thankyou Mr. Pearse.

[AaeCee]

Bummer. R. I. P. John. Best acoustic strings out there.

[Jahn]

My 1946 Gibson J45 will forever use John's strings, they are a perfect match. Godspeed, John.

[frankencat]

RIP John.

[rwe333]

A real shame.

FYI: http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=458537

[leofenderbender]

I just changed strings an hour ago: 80/20 Bronze Bluegrass 12s. Sad news...

[gtrwrks]

Sad. I've used Pearse phosphor bronze acoustic strings and string wipes for years.

[jads57]

Love his bronze strings, bummer!

[RickC]

I met John several times at guitar shows; it was always a memorable pleasure. John was a big, warm, bear of a man. One of those people who made you feel like you'd known them your whole life, even at the first casual meeting. A man of many talents, and a large life. He left his mark.

/rick

[Born2Blues67]

R.i.p.

[westchesterdave]

Sad news. Very nice man.

I've used his Phosphor Bronze Light Guage set on just about every acoustic I've owned.

RIP

[Frankee]

Nice helpful man....have used his strings for years. Sad news.

[Dave Orban]

Wow.

R.I.P., John.

[BigJamesyBoy]

Very sad. Been my #1 choice for acoustic strings for years...

[Brett Valentine]

:(Oh No!
Good man. Always friendly and easy to communicate with.