Thank you for the inspiration

[stevierayvannabe]

Hello all,

I would just like to say a big thank you to everyone who posts their build diary's on the forum. I have every intention of building my own guitar but at the moment life has thrown me a curve so it may be a while.

Your build diary's keep me motivated towards that goal, and I believe that I will be able to complete the project even with my limited skill with wood working. I read every one of them.

Thank you again.

Brian

[Gavin1393]

Chin up Brian! Keep your focus and maintain your purpose!
We will all trust that your worries will pass.

[Tim]

Ditto on what Gavin said and we will look forward to your first build diary

[stan]

i'll keep watching for one of yours, best wishes

[Brendan]

Brian - doesn't matter how little woodworking skills you have - it's fun just having a go! (BTW - I think my Dad had a drill - oh and hammer and a screwdriver, so my woodworking skills are negligible at best).
Sorry to hear about the curve ball - make sure you're talking to someone about it and don't keep it bottled up.

Other than that - keen to see your build diary when you get going... What are you thinking of and we can all dream with you!

[robin]

Hi Brian,

Yeah, life sucks sometimes mate. I'm going though a bit of a hard time at present myself and I found that building my guitars was/is the best thing for me. While I'm working on the guitars I can forget about life for a while. Better and cheaper than therapy.

Don't give up on your plans.

Like everyone else here I look forward to seeing YOUR build diary. It may just be the best thing you can do for yourself.

God Bless mate
rob

[Scott J.]

Yep, the "bum notes" in life really suck sometimes ... but in the end they just make the "sweet tones" that much sweeter! ... just keep in mind that old latin saying, "NILS ILLEGITIMATO CARBORUNDUM" ... (don't let the bastards grind you down!)

Don't worry about the skill-levels that you don't think you have ... 'cause the bugger that never made a mistake, never made anything! - I'm sure all of us here will can admit to making some absolute "screaming" mistakes (and making them more than once, too! 8O )

We'll all certainly look forward to seeing your "build diary" when you get started (its always one of my favourite forum threads!) - but I've always found the interaction here on the forum with the rest of the PBG "clan" just as enjoyable as building the guitar itself.

So whether you building your 100th guitar or just dreaming about the first (and maybe only) one ... enjoy the journey (and along the way, we'll be enjoying it with you) ... and as Rob said it is (very) good therapy!

[Andyport]

Hi Brian
sorry to hear things are a bit pear shaped for you at the moment.
Our family also has had a number of curved balls thrown our way this year.
To get out into the shed and do a bit more on my latest build, really is the best therapy.
And remember, it doesn't take a whole lot of skill to hold a piece of sandpaper!!
Looking forward to seeing your first build diary.
All the best, Andy.

[GlennGP]

I can only echo the fellas above - and all I can say is, if I hadn't stumbled on these kits and this forum, and resolved to have a go, I wouldn't have been in the right mental place to recognise and realise the opportunity that's landed me where I am today (which is a pretty damn good place). Even if you think you don't have time, get the kit. Do a little bit every so often. Exercising the hands and the brain at the same time, and achieving stuff, is so good for your self-esteem, and lets you approach the other sh!t from a better place, whether you have control of it or not. Chin up!

[dingobass]

Yep, get into the man cave and make a mess!
As our dear friend Robin said it is good to do something with your hands as this is good for your brain.
When it comes to making mistakes, well, I have a saying..
There is ALWAYS a work around
I can tell you that there very few things you can really stuff up when building a PBG kit and the sense of satisfaction you will gain is worth heaps.
Best wishes to you mate, look forward to seeing your build diary.