Completed my first kit

Steve H · Post by **Steve H** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 4:35 pm

I think I will call this a successful build. I made my share of mistakes, most of which I will be the only one to notice. We tend to be our own worst critics, right? The aerosol lacquer turned out great. Once I buffed it out with"flaw enhancing" compound, the surface looked perfect with only a few spots around the purfling and binding.

I've never been in a luthier's shop. Thanks to all of those who have done the youtube videos and posted on this forum.

Number two arrived by UPS yesterday.

johnnparchem · Post by **johnnparchem** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 4:37 pm

Congratulations, Looks great! How does it sound?

Kevin Sjostrand · Post by **Kevin Sjostrand** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 4:39 pm

Looks really nice Steve, good job

Steve M. · Post by **Steve M.** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 4:45 pm

Looks really nice!!! Which/who's kit was it built from?

Steve M.

RnB · Post by **RnB** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 4:48 pm

Very Nice...! Congrats on your completion. How's the sound?

Steve H · Post by **Steve H** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:26 pm

It sounds great! I will say that, even on #001, I'm a better builder than player. I still have some adjustment to the action that I plan to finish tomorrow. The nut files and gauge just arrived yesterday. Will the tool purchases ever end?

This one came from StewMac. #002 is a Martin Kit from Blues Creek.

johnnparchem · Post by **johnnparchem** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:42 pm

Steve H wrote: ... Will the tool purchases ever end? ...

Nope they only gets worse.

justrfb · Post by **justrfb** » Mon Apr 07, 2014 7:14 am

Beautiful instrument! That is quite a "looker" for 001!!! This forum is a wonderful place, isn't it?... Nice job.

Sincerely,
Rich

DavisLee · Post by **DavisLee** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:23 pm

Looks beautiful, congrats!

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