Hello from the UK

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Chrisot
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Hello from the UK

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Hi,
I’ve just stumbled across this site and read a few of the posts. I’ve recently finished my first guitar under the supervision of an experienced luthier. It’s a classical based on a Torres design. Top is spruce, back and sides are English yew. Bindings are laburnum. I’ve a lot to learn. I’m just equipping a workshop and intend to make a steel stringed dreadnought next. I hope I can learn from as well as contribute to the forums.

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Chrisot
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tippie53
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Re: Hello from the UK

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welcome
Your guitar looks nice and I am sure it is something you can be proud of. Do not be afraid to ask questions and tell us not only what worked but share what didn't
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Kbore
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Re: Hello from the UK

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Welcome to the forum. Very nice guitar. I'm petty new to the forum and guitar building, working on my first dreadnaught.
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Diane Kauffmds
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Post by Diane Kauffmds »

Hello, and welcome to the forum. Your guitar is beautiful. The forum is full of helpful people. I hope you enjoy yourself.
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MaineGeezer
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Welcome! I assume you made the rosette -- very nice job, as is the rest of the guitar.
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Danl8
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Nice work on your first. Yew is an interesting wood I rarely see in sizes for guitar. Can you post pics of the sides/back? How would you characterize the voice of your guitar? BTW, welcome.
Stray Feathers
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A welcome to Chrisot from me also. Here on Vancouver Island, a friend has made at least one guitar from Western Yew, Taxus brevifolia. It's a beautiful instrument. But yew is scarce and protected I think, so you have to find downed trees. This species was found to have value in treating some cancers but I think they quickly learned to synthesize the compound before there was a rush to cut all the yews down.
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Welcome aboard Chrisot

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