I've thought about it for years and have been reading about it for months, but I just pulled the trigger on my first kit. Anyone in the upstate of South Carolina that might be willing to help out if (when) I get in a bind?
I've built furniture, barns, houses, and anything else that I wanted, most of my life. I was ready to start on a cedar strip canoe when I checked my garage to make sure I had room to build it. I had room to build but didn't really have room to store it when it was complete.
So, a guitar was kind of my second choice for my next hobby. Much easier to hang a guitar on a wall than a boat! I play a little but I am not an accomplished guitarist. Both of my sons play much better than I, and I would love to build guitars #2 & 3 for them.
If my build doesn't go well.... Maybe I could use it for a canoe paddle.
Steve Hayes
Just ordered my first kit - Greenville SC
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Re: Just ordered my first kit - Greenville SC
we are here to help
where did you get your kit ?
where did you get your kit ?
John Hall
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Re: Just ordered my first kit - Greenville SC
Heck, build it big enough and you can do both:)Steve H wrote:If my build doesn't go well.... Maybe I could use it for a canoe paddle.
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Welcome Steve. We are here to help when you get stuck, don't hesitate to ask.
You never know what you are capable of until you actually try....
Brian Howard
www.brianhowardguitars.com
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www.brianhowardguitars.com
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Brian howard's guitar building & repair blog
http://www.brianhowardguitars.com
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Re: Just ordered my first kit - Greenville SC
I bought the StewMac rosewood dreadnought with bolt on neck.