what have i done

So my acoustic guitar has been in storage for some 20years (long story) & recent events have guided me back to her. In the process of relearning (self taught) & dealing with my clumsy & sore fingers. I somehow thought it be a good idea to build a new guitar as to buying one. As I was looking I opted to build 2. Crazy i know.

So in advance I apologise for silly questions i will be asking. Apart from being able to tune my guitar I truly know jack S---! also have no tools well a screw driver, wire cutters & hammer.

Oh well here i go.

Good luck, man. I'm basically doing my build with only a coping saw, dremel, drill and some sand paper.....

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So my acoustic guitar has been in storage for some 20years (long story) & recent events have guided me back to her. In the process of relearning (self taught) & dealing with my clumsy & sore fingers. I somehow thought it be a good idea to build a new guitar as to buying one. As I was looking I opted to build 2. Crazy i know.

So in advance I apologise for silly questions i will be asking. Apart from being able to tune my guitar I truly know jack S---! also have no tools well a screw driver, wire cutters & hammer.

Oh well here i go.

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Only 2? :)I marvel at your restraint.

Welcome to the Forum! some key points to remember:

1, The only silly question is the one you had, that you didn't ask before flying in and stuffing something up
2, There is nothing you can stuff up that someone hasn't already stuffed up, sworn over, cried a wee bit, and then found a fix for.
3, There is always a workaround!

There are a bunch of very experienced builders, some incredible craftspeople, some talented woodworkers and some wonderfully helpful people here, so share and ask as you need. Help is always at hand !

Keen to see what you are planning on building, best of luck with it!

You know Jack S. as well? We have a mutual friend. Never before has there been a better time to research a subject you know nothing about thanks to the internet. Combine that with the friendly help on this forum and you’ll be right.

yep, restraint is the word, i'm looking at the next in line & i haven't even started let alone finished any yet .

Welcome to the forum Benderson, I'm looking forward to seeing what kits you are going for

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yep, restraint is the word i'm looking the next in line & i haven't finished any yet.

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We do have him!:cool:

Welcome along - which kits did you go with?

Ok not a forum or Facebook person so I'm still getting my head around this... reading the FAQ when i get a chance. Thanks for the welcome guys much appreciated. I've gone with the TL-12S Spalted maple & STA-1Ash body. Always wanted a 12 string as well as a ST, building these will force a steep learning curve. I also have my sights set on a AGM-1 but i need to restrain myself & finish one. I'm super anxious about doing this but hey, life is a ride. When it all gets here i'll guess i'll be starting a build diary. Diary now there's a first...

Great picks, look forward to seeing them evolve!

Welcome Benderson.

Rule number one is Be Patient. A build I’d bound to take longer than you think, and there is a fair bit of waiting. Rule number two is the guitar will be what it wants to be, which is not necessarily what you want it to be. All of us have had to change our plans on builds because the guitar had different plans, so be flexible and open to change.

Hav you thought about what finish you want on the guitars?

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Welcome Benderson.

Rule number one is Be Patient. A build I’d bound to take longer than you think, and there is a fair bit of waiting. Rule number two is the guitar will be what it wants to be, which is not necessarily what you want it to be. All of us have had to change our plans on builds because the guitar had different plans, so be flexible and open to change.

Hav you thought about what finish you want on the guitars?

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Yes i have a few ideas but like you indicated i may be changing plans!!! I would like to put an image on at least one. In the process of researching how? may need to direct that question to Mr Bass..

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Welcome Benderson.

Rule number one is Be Patient. A build I’d bound to take longer than you think, and there is a fair bit of waiting. Rule number two is the guitar will be what it wants to be, which is not necessarily what you want it to be. All of us have had to change our plans on builds because the guitar had different plans, so be flexible and open to change.

Hav you thought about what finish you want on the guitars?

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Ooh I like this. It’s a bit like a wand picking its owner (sorry Harry Potter fans) I often thought this when playing guitars. Some speak to you and some don’t. If you find on that does then you are lucky. Guitars are soulful and mythical instruments. Building one is like breathing life into something beautiful. It’s right. They will be what they want to be. They will fight you and make you commit to them and draw you’re love and life into the build. I am finding this definitely.

Welcome to the madhouse. Lovely choices in kits and looking forward to seeing what they become.




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