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Hey Rick!

Thanks for your reply, and I appreciate the concern.  :-)  Actually I'm not a student (been out of college now for a while) , so besides family responsibilities, I can devote all my free time to learning the trade.  Granted, in all seriousness, I know I won't be "good"  for 4 or 5 years.  For starts, I've purchased Robby O'brians DVD of the 'how to".  I figure  I can get my feet wet with that.  I think after that I'm gonna start pounding on doors of local lutheirs to look over their shoulders.  At least that's the plan.  Who knows how it will all work out though.

I'll post pictures soon of the shop.  Thanks everyone for the replys!

I am with Rick in first post about going to a school if want to do this full time. Even then, tough to get it and then keep going as a pro. On top of school if can find a good builder in area or willing to relocate, have the skills, do apprenticeship or build all the time in shop. Building full time isn't the problem, getting clients, brand and making money to take care of needs and family, that can be different story. I did Galloup and got start, wish would have done the 6 months and built more guitars and learned more!!!