Beginner beginning to begin

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Jake M
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Location: Selinsgrove, PA

Beginner beginning to begin

Post by Jake M »

Hello all!

A little about myself... I am 35 and just started taking lessons earlier this year. Have two young boys with a little girl on the way in the next month. Down the line I would love to make them each their own guitar.

I really enjoy woodworking and am looking forward to starting my first build.

I am going to go with a blues creek kit. I am leaning towards a 00 size, 12 fret, with a cutaway assuming that is not too ambitious...
Diane Kauffmds
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Post by Diane Kauffmds »

Welcome. You'll find a lot of help here, so don't hesitate to ask questions.
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Jake M
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Post by Jake M »

Thank you. I have been a member for a few months, learning through everyone’s posts. Figured it was time to start the process of my first build.
ruby@magpage.com
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Post by ruby@magpage.com »

Jake

Good luck - this is a very rewarding thing to do

Ed
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Danl8
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Post by Danl8 »

Good luck with your first build, Jake. You're in good hands here. I hope you get as much enjoyment in building as many of us have. John Hall provides superb support for the kits BCG sells which makes the process much easier.
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Post by MaineGeezer »

I'm not thrilled by cutaways..... I built a cutaway as my third guitar. I have no desire to build another one.


I assume the sides will be pre-bent, however, which removes a lot of the potential grief. A cutaway will still add a bunch of complexities to the build process, but I don't think any of it would prove to be insurmountable if you are sufficiently determined. John gives great support, so you'll probably be okay.
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