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Anyone here build a guitar? - joemac - 05-30-2016
I just found out that my 17 year old grandson who is off to college in August wants to build a guitar. I know I could Google guitar building and get 97 thousand ads within 1/200th of a second, but I'd rather go to the well of knowledge.
He has no woodworking experience but I would be glad to give him some guidance. Can anyone point us in the right direction?
Thanks.
Re: Anyone here build a guitar? - Phil S. - 05-30-2016
Yup - take a break between HS and college and spend 5 months at Roberto Venn in Phoenix. Might become a profession instead of a hobby though.
Re: Anyone here build a guitar? - JimReed@Tallahassee - 05-30-2016
I do know that the dude who runs Grizzly Tools is an axe freek. Check out their site for kits, etc.
Re: Anyone here build a guitar? - Guest - 05-30-2016
I have never built a guitar, but like many, it is on my bucket list. Many suggest that for one's first build, a kit is a very good idea. I'm not a kit guy, but I might consider a kit in this circumstance. I'm a big fan of C.F. Martin guitars. Martin sells kits for some of their popular models (see the 1833 Shop on Martin's web page). That would be a good place to start. All the parts are provided and much of the front-end grunt work is done for you so you don't get bogged down and can go directly to the fun stuff. If you have a successful build and want to bite off building one from scratch, you'll have a pretty good foundation to build from.
My $.02. I hope the luthiers here will chime in.
Hank
Re: Anyone here build a guitar? - Admiral - 05-30-2016
I've been thinking about the same project; Martin does have kits (I've been to the factory tour in Nazareth PA, well worth the trip), but I've seen some negative reviews online about the quality; Stew Mac also has a couple of kits StewMac and there is a directory of other kit suppliers here: http://guitarkitbuilder.com/guitar-kits-directory/
I've not pulled the trigger on one, still have a honey-do list from my bride, but its clearly in my future.
Edit: Here's a walk through of the process on the LMI site, pretty interesting:
http://www.lmii.com/DaveKit/dave/LMIKitBuild.htm
Re: Anyone here build a guitar? - Greg Wease - 05-30-2016
Check out "Guitarmaking" by Cumpiano and Natelson. Pretty much the bible on the subject.
Re: Anyone here build a guitar? - Arlin Eastman - 05-30-2016
Joe
I know Grizzly has a ton of things for making and parts dvds and books.
DVDs
http://www.grizzly.com/search?q=(guitar+OR+dvd)
Guitar Kits the first five
http://www.grizzly.com/search?q=(guitar+OR+kit)&pagesize=96
http://www.grizzly.com/search?q=(guitar)&pagesize=96
Arlin
Re: Anyone here build a guitar? - hbmcc - 05-30-2016
A couple years ago I got one from Grizzly for my son--they were replacing or discontinuing the one I got for well under $100. Pretty nice looking for basic stuff. He never finished it.
Re: Anyone here build a guitar? - EricU - 05-30-2016
"guitarmaking" is one of my favorite books. I really got into it 20 years ago, but work, kids and then grad school got in the way.
Re: Anyone here build a guitar? - highpi - 05-30-2016
My brother went here:
Galloup School of Guitar Building and Repair
He made an acoustic and an electric.
Depending on funds and timeline, it might be an option.