Slow hand — very slow hand — 'luthier'

JZG · Post by **JZG** » Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:29 pm

I started my first guitar build in 1997 with the purchase of some timber from an online supplier in Tasmania (I think), a plan and a radius beam from Stewmac, and a saw and some sandpaper from Mitre 10.

Another six months and I reckon I will be done. Can't wait to get started on Number 2.

Jason

ozziebluesman · Post by **ozziebluesman** » Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:34 pm

G'day Jason,
Nice work for your first guitar build.
Looks like life got in the road a bit starting in 1997 and still going?
It is a great pass time and very addictive.
Keep the progress pics coming.
Welcome to the forum
Alan

JZG · Post by **JZG** » Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:43 am

Thanks Alan.

Yep, life got in the way, but I have arrived at a point with more time, tools and ability. Someone pointed out to me that when I finish this I will have an instrument that is both vintage and brand new at the same time. I'd like to make a couple a year, probably mostly acoustics since that is where my musical interests evolved to.

Jason

Dave M · Post by **Dave M** » Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:09 am

Yup. I harboured the ambitions for, not just years but decades. Finally with more time available I have got into it and it has been as rewarding as I always thought it would be.

Keep building!

JZG · Post by **JZG** » Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:37 pm

Thanks Dave.

WilliamDavidReynolds · Post by **WilliamDavidReynolds** » Fri Jan 27, 2023 2:17 pm

JZG wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:43 am
I will have an instrument that is both vintage and brand new at the same time.

Jason

That is pretty dang cool actually.

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