Hi Everyone
I've been a software engineer for 35+ years, and have played guitar since I was about 8 years old. I've got guitars all over my house and my wife and both of my kids play. I've wanted to build guitars for a long time, and came very close to taking a intensive semi-private course last year but in the end couldn't really afford it.
My wife took a big leap of faith this past Christmas by surprising me with a StewMac dread kit. She knew full well what type of commitment that would be, and furthermore knew that I did not even have any location to work on it in my overly cluttered house. She also knew how I attack challenges, so she figured I'd be inspired. She was right!
In less than a month, I built a very small shop in my basement (the microshop), and have begun working on the project with gusto. This forum has been a real confidence booster.
My adventure has completely taken over my blog at http://www.dzplanet.com I've been updating my progress almost daily, and it's been great for my friends to see what it takes to build a guitar - and what some of the challenges are. I've gotten so much interest, I even figured out how to make a Facebook page to go with it (usually not my style) at http://www.facebook.com/dzplanetblog. Maybe some of you can take a peek and tell me what you think!
Anyway, I'm thrilled to be building a guitar - even so early in the process I can tell it will change my life!
Best regards
Joe Dz
Hello from New Hampshire - My adventure has begun
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Hello from New Hampshire - My adventure has begun
dzPlanet (My Blog - currently documenting my first guitar build!)
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Re: Hello from New Hampshire - My adventure has begun
I hope you have a good time building. We are here to help so feel free to ask any question you need.
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
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Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Re: Hello from New Hampshire - My adventure has begun
welcome , and most of all, have fun!
You never know what you are capable of until you actually try....
Brian Howard
www.brianhowardguitars.com
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Brian howard's guitar building & repair blog
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Brian Howard
www.brianhowardguitars.com
Taylor authorized service
Custom finishing services
Brian howard's guitar building & repair blog
http://www.brianhowardguitars.com
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Re: Hello from New Hampshire - My adventure has begun
I checked out you blog. You are really moving quickly. So far your project looks great.
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