It's amazing what some of the guys use in their builds. Stone, copper, fossilised woolly mammoth tusk, it's all fair game!
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It's amazing what some of the guys use in their builds. Stone, copper, fossilised woolly mammoth tusk, it's all fair game!
Interestingly those same materials are what get used in a lot of custom knives
it is amazing stuff Zandit it is taking craftmanship to a new level for sure. Would hate to know how many hours goes into building one of those beautiful acoustics !
Yeah, some of these builders are punching out only 4 or 5 builds a year, and their books are full for the next several years.Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
I'd also hate to see what the prices are for these guitars too!
One guy that I saw interviewed said he started building a particular style of guitar that was based on an old Martin design, and that is all he does. When he started, he would spend about 100hrs on each guitar. Now that he's been doing it for so long, he was asked what kind of time it is taking him now, his answer was approx 250hrs!!
Some of these guys have specialists that they bring in for certain aspects of the job. They may use jewelers for the intricate inlays, but they will also ship the guitar off to be finished by someone else. Someone who specialises in getting that perfect glassy finish, or a super thin lacquered coating. This process as you know from the electric guitars can take months, but that's all he does!
When I have the cash, I want to attend an acoustic guitar building course with this guy... http://thomaslloydguitarstlg.com.au/about.html
$4k, and two solid weeks of work, and you walk out with your own custom built guitar. Check out his instagram account in the top right corner. SOme beautiful guitars amongst his collection, and students.
There is a guy on the gold coast that does similar course and prices. Can't remember his name atm
Lush!.....
more amazing builds Zandit
Yeah, well considering you guys have corrupted me with Electrics, I thought I'd return the favour!!Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy