For the "Build"-ers

[Tony_in_NYC]

I once tried to Kraft a guitar for a photo shoot. I was never able to completely remove all of the cheese. Ruined that guitar.

[Kevin Sjostrand]

More for the record: from www.dictionary.com

Build - 5 dictionary results
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build   /bɪld/ Show Spelled
[bild] Show IPA
verb, built or ( Archaic ) build·ed; build·ing; noun

–verb (used with object)
1. to construct (esp. something complex) by assembling and joining parts or materials: to build a house.
2. to establish, increase, or strengthen (often fol. by up ): to build a business; to build up one's hopes.
3. to mold, form, or create: to build boys into men.
4. to base; found: a relationship built on trust.
5. Games .
a. to make (words) from letters.
b. to assemble (cards) according to number, suit, etc., as in melding.

–verb (used without object)
6. to engage in the art, practice, or business of building.
7. to form or construct a plan, system of thought, etc. (usually fol. by on or upon ): He built on the philosophies of the past.
8. to increase or develop toward a maximum, as of intensity, tempo, or magnitude (often fol. by up ): The drama builds steadily toward a climax.

–noun
9. the physical structure, esp. of a person; physique; figure: He had a strong build.
10. the manner or form of construction: The house was of modern build.
11. Masonry .
a. a vertical joint.
b. the vertical dimension of a stone laid on its bed.

Note the use of Build as a noun.

However, I have decided that from now on I am "creating" guitars.
:>)

All in fun...I hope, at this point.
Rick, we all appreciate you!!!!!!

Kevin

[deadedith]

Good fun.
However, when someone asks me what I 'do', I would feel a whole lot of pretentious saying I am 'creating' something, or that I am 'crafting something' - even if that is what I feel I am doing.
Now all of you would understand if I were to use that language - but outside our particular language- game, not so much.

DaveB

[Tony_in_NYC]

Amen Dave.I never say, "I craft guitars." I.say, "I build acoustic guitars."
Just saying.

[Kevin Sjostrand]

Well, for over 20 years I have called myself a Knife Maker....so, I guess I can call myself a Guitar Maker! But then, if used as a noun, as in, put the MAKE on someone......hmmmmmmm. I guess if we build guitars and try to sell one with lots of mistakes, then we would be doing just that. :>)

Kevin

[kencierp]

In the end -- when ego can no longer be injected -- our work will totally speak for itself. No matter, those of you that are gifting your time so another can have a hand made guitar should and will be revered far above those of us that are in this for fame or fortune.

[Ben-Had]

BUILD, BUILD, BUILD! There I got it out of my system.

Tim B

[Ben-Had]

BUILD - well maybe not!

Tim B

[deadedith]

Ken - very well put.
DaveB

[Kevin Sjostrand]

Thank you Ken. I am certainly spending plenty of time on this hobby, and I have received much joy thus far when I finish and give a guitar to it's new owner. I have sold one, and the next will be sold, so I hope that I don't loose my "not for fame" status.
And that said, I will lay my input on the "build" term to rest.

Kevin