Beautiful Guitar Thread

I'm back on the acoustic guitar build hype! I've booked myself into a course in September to build my own acoustic guitar on the Gold Coast. Soooo looking forward to it!
Here are some builds that have come from the course!
https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...68&oe=5AF609CC

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...a1&oe=5AB0CBB2

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...ea&oe=5ABAEF2B

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...b6&oe=5ABB3BB9

I'm in love with this quilted camphor wood, and if something similar is available, I'll be jumping at this!!
https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...a6&oe=5ABBE9E2

I've got in mind to do a rosette similar to this design made from scrap pieces of leftover timber, but maybe sourcing scraps from the other students in the course to make it a tribute to the group.
https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...00&oe=5ABF72E9

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...b9&oe=5AB37206

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...3b&oe=5ABFDFC1

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...3e&oe=5AF40E81

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...93&oe=5AC0CB3B

Also looking at using the same technique to do an inlay at the 12th fret, and one for the headstock also.
It's an expensive course at $3,850 including a hardcase and cutaway. Grover tuners, Graphtec nut and bridge are included, but there are other upgrades available too.
See the link below to see what else is covered.
http://goldcoastguitarmakingschool.com.au/intensive/#2

Wow these are stunning selections... good luck with the course too!

Yep very nice. Time and effort, and a lot of patience. Should be a great course

Yes, very nice work. I have considered a similar course through Wheeler Guitars, just con't justify the outlay (and i've got too many projects running!)

Awesome, have fun and show us lots of pics.

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Wow these are stunning selections... good luck with the course too!

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Thanks bud, September can't come quick enough!

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Originally Posted by JB RETRO

Yep very nice. Time and effort, and a lot of patience. Should be a great course

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It's only a two week course, so there's a lot to cram in, but Aaron, the guy teaching us, says most guitars are finished well within that time frame.

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Originally Posted by FrankenWashie

Yes, very nice work. I have considered a similar course through Wheeler Guitars, just con't justify the outlay (and i've got too many projects running!)

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Yes, it's a lot of cash, but what I've seen of the guitars coming out of the classes, they rival acoustics from most high end brands like Martin and Taylor at twice the dollar value.
Can I ask how much Wheeler are charging for a course?
They certainly have an old world charm to their workshop. Reminds me of Thomas Lloyd guitar building school at Monslavat in Victoria.

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Awesome, have fun and show us lots of pics.

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Have no fear of that! I'll be flooding the thread daily with new photos!

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Can I ask how much Wheeler are charging for a course?

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It starts around the 3K mark, subject to variation depending on your timber selections and how much “in class” intensive time you opt for.

We have a course in Melbourne that costs around the same, $3 K. A little workshop in "Monsalvat" Eltham

This progress shot of a Jazz build knocked my socks off.

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This progress shot of a Jazz build knocked my socks off.

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Holy firking snit! That's an intense looking build. Love it!

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We have a course in Melbourne that costs around the same, $3 K. A little workshop in "Monsalvat" Eltham

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Yep, I've met Chris Wynne who runs that course, and I was looking to do his course when he travels down to Tassie once a year, however things have worked against me for the last couple of years, and when I was finally ready to drop the money, Chris is not coming to Tassie this year, as he has a lot of overseas commitments this year. I'll see how I go with this course in the Gold Coast, and if I enjoy it enough, I'll knock on Chris's door again.
I highly recommend a visit to Monsalvat, fantastic place.

Yep I live about 10 minutes away. Haven't been there for a while tho. Many years ago we had my best mates 21st there in the grand hall

Awesome! It's amazing how we never visit places nearby, but travel for hours to see another towns attractions!
We called in when on a mainland trip a couple of years ago. Unfortunately Chris wasn't there that day, as it was between Xmas and New Years.
The cafe there does a mean Iced Chocolate!

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This progress shot of a Jazz build knocked my socks off.

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Now with scratchplate!

I hope they're going to recess that. It's a bit.....chunky. How rude of me!

It's superb artistic skill and quite amazing, just not along my likes. I've noticed BG your taste definately runs along those lines.

I briefly considered trying to carve the Steampunker like this.. but I cam up with a different solution.

Actually might go update that thread....

I'm just constantly amazed at the skills and patience of these folks...

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I'm just constantly amazed at the skills and patience of these folks...

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That makes two of us BG. I would ove to do something similar, and then fill it with a clear acrylic or epoxy to prevent sleeves from snagging or dust accumulation.

First, a Prometeus 8string fretless and then a MacPherson Explorer style bass.

Both of which I will happily adopt!

Yusss to the explorer - Nooope to the harp :)

I don't care what anyone says, this is beautiful.... from the upcoming Fender "Parallel universe" series

the "troublemaker Tele" haha

https://www.gearnews.com/wp-content/...e-1024x332.jpg

https://www.gearnews.com/wp-content/...on-Meteora.jpg

This one is awesome!

Yeah I have to say I don't mind any off these. I really dig that yellow one, its giving me Teisco vibes. Someone mentioned in another thread that the major brands are damned if they change anything and damned if they don't. I tend to agree, at least Fender are having a crack.

Besides if people hate them they will be short run instant classics in years to come.

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This one is awesome!

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I like it, didn't see that one in the leaks. Hopefully it will be produced.

must say I'm loving the carved Zemantis models
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I like the Deans as well Deddy

Pedulla Octabass- 8string fretless. Oh yes please!

I like that Pedulla.

Hey BG, surprised you haven't mentioned Alembic....
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Alembic! Incredible workmanship, fantastic electronics... just not sure about the design... I don't dislike them but I'm not in love either.

One big draw back.....they are ridiculously expensive.

Plenty of other designs plus this custom Explorer Bass they did for John Entwistle from The Who and a Custom V as well. Didn't know he also had a Hamer 12 string.
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I like it, didn't see that one in the leaks. Hopefully it will be produced.

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I absolutely love them.
Let’s just make our own!
Lean a little on Adam and see what comes?!?!


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been looking at used prices...hmmm still would need to sell a kidney
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That shows how hot its been. That guitar has melted and gone out of shape.

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That shows how hot its been. That guitar has melted and gone out of shape.

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Damn now that you mention it maybe your right haha

Something yummy from ESP- spotted at NAMM 2018.

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Something yummy from ESP- spotted at NAMM 2018.

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This isn't my favourite ESP, but I gotta say ESP are one of my favs. There was another guitar of theirs from NAMM kicking around instagram that was really killer. Will have to see if I can find it.