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Steve Mcilwrath Avalon guitars

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malcolmkindnessmalcolmkindness Frets: 151
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For anyone interested, Steve Mcilwrath has finally pleaded guilty. Sentencing next month.
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  • thomasross20thomasross20 Frets: 4353
    :open_mouth: 
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  • ToneControlToneControl Frets: 11438
    they should probably remove him as a director, and leave it running under his sister's name: she was the sole director until recently

    It's probably worth pointing out that, contrary to media reports, he does not make the guitars, he's more of a salesman/manager
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  • GTCGTC Frets: 241
    That's very sad
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  • guitarjack66guitarjack66 Frets: 1397
    What was the charge again? 
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  • malcolmkindnessmalcolmkindness Frets: 151
    What was the charge again? 
    The initial charge was "upskirting", but after investigation a dozen or so charges of possessing child pornographic images were added. He denied everything up until the last minute, but has now admitted his guilt.
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  • guitarjack66guitarjack66 Frets: 1397
    malcolmkindness said:
    What was the charge again? 
    The initial charge was "upskirting", but after investigation a dozen or so charges of possessing child pornographic images were added. He denied everything up until the last minute, but has now admitted his guilt.
    Jeez! While 'upskirting' is nothing to be proud of the child porn is unforgiveable.
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  • TheMadMickTheMadMick Frets: 213
    It's easy to be critical but I found Steve a pleasure to deal with and quite helpful. What I still can't understand is the attraction of such things?
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  • malcolmkindnessmalcolmkindness Frets: 151
    TheMadMick said:
    It's easy to be critical but I found Steve a pleasure to deal with and quite helpful. What I still can't understand is the attraction of such things?
    People who commit this type of offence generally have a very pleasant way of presenting themselves, that's how they get away with it so easily. He was a youth worker for gods sake!
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  • malcolmkindnessmalcolmkindness Frets: 151
    guitarjack66 said:
    malcolmkindness said:
    What was the charge again? 
    The initial charge was "upskirting", but after investigation a dozen or so charges of possessing child pornographic images were added. He denied everything up until the last minute, but has now admitted his guilt.
    Jeez! While 'upskirting' is nothing to be proud of the child porn is unforgiveable.
    I agree, the child porn is unforgiveable. 
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  • LittleBlueLittleBlue Frets: 145
    I wonder why he never replied to my latest email…sheesh.
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  • TheMadMickTheMadMick Frets: 213
    LittleBlue said:
    I wonder why he never replied to my latest email…sheesh.

    Probably the worst aspect of dealing with Avalon. Communications are a pain! However, don't despair. In my experience it all pans out in the end - but it is frustrating and no one needs that. Just make sure when you pay you use a credit card if you can.

    I suspect Steve's focus isn't on Avalon just now!
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  • MellishMellish Frets: 945
    edited February 2023
    @TheMadMick ; yeah, I remember that. Boy, that was some struggle.... 

    But it all worked out well in the end, and you liked what you got. 

    I think the advice to @LittleBlue is stick with it. 

     
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