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Author:  JBreault [ Tue Apr 19, 2005 5:19 am ]
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Ok...Here's some pics of my first attempt at a guitar. It is from a kit, so the materials aren't of the best quality (like the top for example), but I did modify it quite a bit .
http://www.geocities.com/jabreault2003/guitarpage.html

Its a link because the photos were too large to upload.
Author:  Wade Sylvester [ Tue Apr 19, 2005 5:28 am ]
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Very nice Joseph!
What led you to build this shape?
Are you happy with it?
Author:  JBreault [ Tue Apr 19, 2005 5:38 am ]
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I'm not sure why I was drawn to the shape. It was something different that I found. I also thought it would make for an easier first build. When I got the kit though, I wasn't happy with some of thr parts, so I replaced them and I updated other areas of it. The original headstock shape was the squared off Martin style...I didn;t think it fit the style of the guitar, so I carved it out. The kit came with some cheap crappy tuners, so I upgraded those too. Same thing with the saddle and nut that came with it. I added the binding,purfling, heelcap and headstock veneer myself.

I was suprised by the sound. It is very balanced and full.

It has taken some time to get ovewr the flaws it construction. But overall, I'm hapy with my first attempt.
Author:  Wade Sylvester [ Tue Apr 19, 2005 5:45 am ]
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Congrads Joseph,
I was impressed with your choice because I have been toying with the idea of building a hybrid Guitar/Lute-ish instrument for a while. Did you design that rosette yourself?
Author:  John How [ Tue Apr 19, 2005 5:59 am ]
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All I get is this message when trying to view your pics.
"The web site you are trying to access has exceeded its allocated data transfer. Visit our help area for more information.
Author:  JBreault [ Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:08 am ]
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Stupid yahoo...too many people looking at once

Wade, I wish I could say I designed the rosette. Alas, it was precut ny a laser. I'm planning on buying some cheap soundboard material to practice making my own.
Author:  JBreault [ Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:13 am ]
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Try it now.
Author:  Wade Sylvester [ Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:13 am ]
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I must have been the last to see them before the site went over. I took the liberty..
Author:  LanceK [ Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:22 am ]
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Boy ill say you strayed from the plan!
Nice job Joseph!

Author:  John How [ Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:39 am ]
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I like that, who needs a plan. Great looking guitar Joseph
Author:  LanceK [ Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:43 am ]
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John I agree! I was scared half to death when I built my first, that last thing I would have done was to take a sharp left when I should have gone right!

Joe, your to be commended! that took a lot of gumption!
Author:  RCoates [ Tue Apr 19, 2005 12:53 pm ]
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Way Cool!!

I love the deviation from the "plan". That took some intestinal fortitude. Congratz on completing #1 and welcome to the addiction

Ronn
Author:  Bobc [ Tue Apr 19, 2005 12:58 pm ]
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Great looking guitar and a fine first effort. I like it when people have the fortitude to stray from the norm. keep 'em coming.
Author:  EBarajas [ Tue Apr 19, 2005 1:55 pm ]
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Very Nice!!
Author:  Colby Horton [ Wed Apr 20, 2005 12:22 am ]
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Good job!!!
Author:  crazymanmichael [ Wed Apr 20, 2005 1:21 am ]
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i agree with all of the above!!!
Author:  Roy O [ Wed Apr 20, 2005 3:03 am ]
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I'll join the crowd here and say "way to go". I like the uniqueness of it. How does it sound?
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