Hello from Southern Illinois

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mconstable
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Hello from Southern Illinois

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Hi everyone. I stumbled on this forum while doing research on building a steel string. I've already found many interesting and informative posts. I have built two solid body bass guitars - with help from a more experienced woodworker. I "rebuilt" the first one, a P-type and then built a J. Both made from cherry and the second has a hickory top. I am more than pleased with the results, not bragging at all, since I see all the mistakes, just saying they both sound and feel as good or better than anything I have played. I'm sure that's mostly because they are my "children", if you know what I mean! :)

Anyway, I would really like to build a steel string and began looking for a kit to build. I have now decided to just bite the bullet and build from scratch, or maybe from a back and side set since I don't have access to wood. From many of your comments, and others, it seems the biggest step is just to do it! :)
 

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Hello M,
Welcome to the Forum. Looking forward to following your project.
Don't hesitate to ask questions; there are many here who are willing to
share their knowledge.
-tommy
tippie53
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Re: Hello from Southern Illinois

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We are here to help enjoy the forum and make use of it. Please feel free to ask any question you need.
John Hall
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mconstable
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Re: Hello from Southern Illinois

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Sorry. I should have actually introduced myself! The "m" is Mark.
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you are fine. Welcome and please feel free to participate and ask all the questions you need. Your first 2 posts are approved and you are now free to post without having to be approved. You is an official member of KGF
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Welcome.
You never know what you are capable of until you actually try....

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