Stapo Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 If arthritis is too bad then I can help. I mean I can help taking the guitar off your hands [emoji12] a bad back won't prevent me from playing it hehehe -- Huy Your a funny boy hew. I'll let you have a go when I finish it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotspur Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 That seems like a pretty interesting hobby. Is the cost about in line with buying one yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapo Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 That seems like a pretty interesting hobby. Is the cost about in line with buying one yourself?Probably a bit more than say a Maton. Cheaper and better than a USA made Martin. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragmeister Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 When you say a bit more than a Maton they range from $900 to about $5K... Where does it sit in that price range? Great effort by the way. That's a huge achievement. Even if its a formal course you can't do that sort of thing without a lot of skill. Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapo Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) When you say a bit more than a Maton they range from $900 to about $5K... Where does it sit in that price range? Great effort by the way. That's a huge achievement. Even if its a formal course you can't do that sort of thing without a lot of skill. Cheers Jim Ha no skill required. Well maybe a bit He's always there showing and watching. Won't let any average workmanship. There's all sorts of jigs and things to help. Young people. Ladies. School teachers. The cost will depend on how many lessons it takes I recon mine might finish up around $2500. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited June 23, 2016 by Stapo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapo Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 Here's a finish product from another student. Looks and sounds sensational. One of the best acoustic guitars I've seen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragmeister Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Fantastic! Wish I had the available time. Cheers and thanks for the ongoing post. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapo Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 Fantastic! Wish I had the available time. Cheers and thanks for the ongoing post. Jim I'm having a ball Jim. Even giving up some fishing time Saturday mornings. Unheard of. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Fantastic effort Stapo. Maybe you'll be able to post a video of you playing it. Well done mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapo Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 Fantastic effort Stapo. Maybe you'll be able to post a video of you playing it. Well done mate.Thanks. Won't be completed and sprayed. 2 months. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrydj1 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Here's a finish product from another student. Looks and sounds sensational. One of the best acoustic guitars I've seen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yeah that looks the goods!!! Is it a maple back and sides, or some other exotic timber? How thick is the soundboard? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrydj1 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Lovely finish , what's the inlay around the sound hole. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapo Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 Lovely finish , what's the inlay around the sound hole. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Not real sure foz. King Billy I thing. Sound board is about 2.5mm. Rosette is made from timber. You can spend a lot of time on the rosette all hand made. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapo Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 Finished for now. Off to the painters then I put the strings on with a pick guard and a dual pick up. Should take 6 weeks. So I'm starting another one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrydj1 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Must make you a very proud old builder!!! Bet you can't wait!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapo Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 Finished Sounds great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrydj1 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Looks the goods, should've put your name in nice gold lettering on the headstock. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapo Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 Looks the goods, should've put your name in nice gold lettering on the headstock. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thought about it. But decided not to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 WOW!, It looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapo Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 WOW!, It looks fantastic. Thanks. Can't believe I made it from scratch. I knew it would sound good because it was made to the specifications but it sounds unbelievable. The tone and volume. Better than my mates Maton which I would have been happy if it sounded similar. If only I could play it. Ha. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rah Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 How good is that. Looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapo Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 How good is that. Looks fantastic.Thanks heaps Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finin Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 That seriously is awesome, can you describe the sound a bit more. Does it hold a note well in resonance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapo Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 That seriously is awesome, can you describe the sound a bit more. Does it hold a note well in resonance?It sure does. I'm attempting to record it and put a link on here to YouTube. It has a very rich tone lovely bottom end and the strings ring. Big volume but not booming. Apparently it's all in the bracing and kerfing inside. Plus the spruce timber on the soundboard has to be perfect thickness. You should hear the baggs pickup. Insane. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragmeister Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Fantastic Stapo, I've enjoyed following this. I just find this incredible. Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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