Yes, people make mistakes. Sometimes, even when you forgive their mistakes, you choose not to associate with them. It's a moot point in my case because I think his designs are ugly and impractical.
Backlund knew nothing about guitar building or what it took, or even if his designs could be built successfully. He chose the wrong person to take care of all that, without doing due diligence. He still doesn't know anything about it, so now he's farming it out to Eastwood. At least they seem to have a reputation for honesty but I don't think that they sell quality products. YMMV.
