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Hey, we don't have anyone to not care about this time! Do we have to nominate somebody?

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I vote tony again. He isnt participating which is all the more reasont not to care

I am a new member to your forum (24 hours or so...). I am an old buzzard wood worker that decided to build a guitar (not sure why...seemed like a good idea at the time). At any rate, I have already started my project (ordered my materials on Thanksgiving). So, I would like the opportunity to share my build, but don't want to break any rules. If I am too late for the Challange, I will post to another thread.

Thanks for the consideration!

Hey Joe. Will haver to wait for someone more senior to decide, but as there is a 9 month window, and you're only into it for about 6 weeks, I'd say OK.

As to the finishing question, I tend to agree with Zeke. The finishing is, to me, the major component of the build, and ought to be done by the builder, and not outsourced.

How far along are you? If its a basic start then I say jump in . Its the reason for Rule # 9 If you feel that your barely started and want to join the fray thats your call . Maybe at the start of your build thread you could mention where u are and pics so people have the whole story . Point of this is to Promote New Builders .

Let your conscience be your guide my friend , we are all friends here !

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Am I allowed to compete in this one?

On second thought, I'm sure most would be better than mine.
Nevermind.

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Absolutely ..... give me the word and I will add you to the proper category ! But it has to be an upside down left handed 3 necked 2 soundhole permenently tuned mandolin with a hand crank !

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The Shallower the depth of the stream , The Louder the Babble !
The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
http://wiksnwudwerks.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayA ... rAssembly/

Yo, Wud,

Me never build a lefty before, so am I allowed to compete in this Nube Challenge Buildoff ifs its
me first lefty build?

Just asking...
?adma

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I don't think you quite meet the 2 builds or less qualification. But don't let that get you discouraged. Go cut up some wood and make a lefty. And then comes the hard part, learning how to play it

If you do build one I'd love to watch you work. I've read some of your other builds and I like your style padma

Gee thanks Zeke for your thoughts ...oh and you kind compliments are appreciated...
..... however me feel an exact ruling by the Wud~ness himself is in order here.

blessings
?adma


Ps: Yo, Wud, please don't go be letting our years of friendship and shared favours influence your ruling.

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Here is what I told Don W !




Problem I have is YOU would figure out a way to build it !!!

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The Shallower the depth of the stream , The Louder the Babble !
The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
http://wiksnwudwerks.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayA ... rAssembly/

You mean a triple necked hurdy gurdie sorta thing...ya sure...no problem...but me just wanna build a simple 6 string, south paw.....come on Wud, remember that time yer wife was out of town and we picked up a couple of....your remember don't you, .... can Padma yank your chain or what?

Ok...me go run amuck elsewere for a while...


blessings
his ness.

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Methinks teh Padma should enter - if only because he has the best build threads going, and alwyas nice to see his approach. Come on let him in and let his enthusiasm carry us through the dark days of split sides, router slips and other hideous errors we face... more the merrier and it aint about winning, its about taking part.

One thing for sure, he wouldn't win his own prize!

Alex

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Good luck to everyone and have fun. Looking forward to the progress.

Ummm...I'd like to get in on this, but I started my project back in mid-September. This is my first-ever build and I'm building entirely from scratch...so the going has been pretty slow. Also, I didn't work on it much at all during Oct/Nov timeframe. Not sure if I would qualify. Currently, I'm most of the way through carving the neck, I've got the soundboard and back jointed and thicknessed, and I'm currently working on the rosette. So, I've not gotten too far. I personally feel comfortable entering as I surely don't think the headstart gives me any advantage. But I'll leave it to the "elders" to decide. My "doc-u-build" thread is here:

http://www.luthiersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10130&t=37727

Just let me know...

Here is my thought on this . I think if you want to throw your hat in the ring , and feel in the your mind that your small accomplishment to this point doesn't override rule #9 then I say go for it . I would suggest that you make sure in your build thread that people are aware that you started before January and understand it could affect peoples voting later . Win or not , you will enjoy being part of the challenge !

Let me know what You decide and I will add you if you wish .

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The Shallower the depth of the stream , The Louder the Babble !
The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
http://wiksnwudwerks.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayA ... rAssembly/

Sign me up Wud. Can we import my Doc-U-Build thread to this subforum?

You will need to PM lance on that question !

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The Shallower the depth of the stream , The Louder the Babble !
The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
http://wiksnwudwerks.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayA ... rAssembly/

Hey I'd like to be added to the list of new builders doing the challenge. I just started on my first guitar about a week ago.

I'm sure wud will see this and tack you onto the list. But to be safe you may just want to PM him. And go ahead and start your thread, share what you have accomplished in your first week as a luthier

I'll throw my hat in the ring as well.

Funny, I lost track of this, and then noticed that the old timers were going to do another challenge, which I was a bit bashful about trying to join (unless there was some crazy requirements that handicapped everyone)... and low and behold, saw a post about the newbie challenge. I'm a newbie, and I'm definitely challenged, and I'm hoping to make a wooden music thingy, so why not...

Just wondering if it's possible to compete in both the categories?
I probably won't be starting for a few more months, but will probably be doing several guitars at once.

(I may even do one specifically for Padma's prize)

Well I would say that its gonna have to be ( 1 ) Category and ( 1 ) guitar / instrument for that Category ..... Sooooooo Choices are to be made my friend .. when those are made let me know and I will gladly add you.

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The Shallower the depth of the stream , The Louder the Babble !
The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
http://wiksnwudwerks.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayA ... rAssembly/

Is it to late for me to get in. This is my first build ever?

Nope , Just g set up a thread and go for it

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The Shallower the depth of the stream , The Louder the Babble !
The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
http://wiksnwudwerks.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayA ... rAssembly/