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Well, my first scratch build guitar has been in the store for a week now, so I decided to go in yesterday and check things out. The guitar is in great shape and has been played a fair bit according to the sales staff. I spoke with them about the guitar and feedback coming from customers and the only complaint is that one customer thought there was too much lacquer on the neck. I figured the price would have been the biggest complaint, but apparently not. In speaking with the two sales guys, who are also instructors in the store, they both said they've played my guitar and that it was hands down the best looking and sounding guitar in the shop. I asked them if they were blowing smoke up my keister and both said absolutely not. The one fella clearly knew what he was talking about when it comes to guitars and he started explaining why he thought it was the nicest guitar in the store. I didn't think I was going to be able to get my head out the door when I left. Lol. And there's some pretty tough competition in the store - Martin's, Larivee's and others. Needless to say, I let out a big sigh of relief to hear the guys talk about my guitar.

Sooooo, that prompted me to get my butt in gear and get my website finished. I've been working on it for the last few days, trying to get it to the point where I could make it live. There's still a fair bit to do on the site, but at least I have something for a prospective customer to come have a look at while they're contemplating whether or not to buy one of my guitars.

Here's my site : http://www.flindallguitars.com

Thoughts? Suggestions? Comments?

Btw - I absolutely hate writing any sort of text - that portion of my site needs a lot of work. I hate talking about myself. And I use the word handcrafted a lot - sue me! lmao.

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Rob Flindall
Flindall Guitars
http://www.flindallguitars.com
https://www.facebook.com/FlindallGuitars

It looks quite good, well done. I didn't see any pricing though, maybe from looking on an iPad?

Thanks for the comments . The pricing is currently under the specifications section of the guitar model page. Right now, I only have the bubinga page finished. My Wenge model is almost finished and when I get it strung up, I'll snap,some photos and get that page finished. Maybe I should make the pricing more pronounced?

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Rob Flindall
Flindall Guitars
http://www.flindallguitars.com
https://www.facebook.com/FlindallGuitars

Very classy site, Rob. I like the "Elements" idea. Good luck and congratulations.

Yes, I see it now. I like seeing people's prices independent of specific guitars. As in, base x, option x = guitar of your fancy. And, though it be a very minor thing, I expect most people want to see dread with an A....

You mean you don't spell it drednot?

Nice site rob. Wish I had computer skills.

You can hire somebody to do your web site. I wish I had Rob's building skills!
Your site looks good, Rob. If I find I can't build a decent guitar, I'll just hop on Hwy. 115 and come see you!

Alex

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"Indecision is the key to flexibility" .... Bumper sticker

Congrats on the good in-store feedback, Robert. Nice looking site, too. I do have one minor criticism. In the close up photo of your bridge pins they appear to be incompletely seated and are standing proud at varying heights. When I'm looking at custom guitars, I like to see a greater attention to such details. It's a small thing, but it kind of sticks out. (Yes, pun intended.)

It's pretty amazing what one can accomplish by using a Wordpress template, eh? For those of you thinking of creating a website of your own, you should do a little digging into that area. You may be surprised by the excellent options available that don't require exceptionally high-level computer skills.

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George :-)

How about no computer skills

Can I generate a site using G code? Cuz I'm good at G code

Very nice implementation of the WooTheme Seriously. It's very well done and classy.

I agree. Writing copy can be really awkward. I think you did a nice job.

I told ya' I hate writing copy! Thanks for the catch on the A in dreadnaught. I can't believe how many times I misspelled that! Lol.

Alex - anytime you want to go for a drive, my door is always open! Mind you, you might be a good excuse to come down the 115 and hit Busy Bee, Lee Valley and your place!

George - glad to see I'm not the only one with OCD! That picture bugs me too. I had taken off the strings to buff up the saddle before I had pictures taken, but when I put the strings back on, I was running out of time before I needed to get to the photographer, so I put the strings back on fairly quickly. I didn't even think about the bridge pins until I got the pictures back. I'm going to have to have that one redone.

Wordpress has been pretty great for making a site like this. I've made sites from scratch, used Joomla, Ning and others, but Wordpress has been pretty straightforward so far. And the WooThemes has added a nice professional look to the site

It seems silly only having one guitar on there right now, but the wenge is almost done and I'll have photos taken of that one for the site. I'll soon be starting on a parlor and a jumbo as well. But hey, you've got to start somewhere.

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Rob Flindall
Flindall Guitars
http://www.flindallguitars.com
https://www.facebook.com/FlindallGuitars

Drop by any time, Rob! I work from my home shop, so I'm always around. Lee Valley is a 20 min. door to door from my place, and I can offer a better lunch and coffee than Tim Horton's! I hope that we can get together soon.

Alex

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"Indecision is the key to flexibility" .... Bumper sticker

If you know how to do arm rest bevels - I'll be over tomorrow! lol. We'll have to set up a meet in the very near future for sure.

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Rob Flindall
Flindall Guitars
http://www.flindallguitars.com
https://www.facebook.com/FlindallGuitars

Sorry, Rob. I usually rest my forehead on my arm, and wonder what the heck I'm doing!

Alex

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"Indecision is the key to flexibility" .... Bumper sticker