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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:57 pm 
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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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PostPosted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:59 pm 
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PeterF wrote:
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 :lol:


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PostPosted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 12:41 am 
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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!


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PostPosted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 1:18 am 
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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.


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PostPosted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 10:22 am 
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Joe Stengel wrote:
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!


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 .

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 7:20 am 
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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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PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:46 am 
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Don Williams wrote:
Am I allowed to compete in this one?

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



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 ! laughing6-hehe laughing6-hehe

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:09 am 
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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? laughing6-hehe

Just asking... idunno
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:44 pm 
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the Padma wrote:
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? laughing6-hehe

Just asking... idunno
duh ?adma


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 laughing6-hehe

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 duh padma


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PostPosted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 4:32 pm 
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ZekeM wrote:

I don't think you quite meet the 2 builds or less qualification.



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

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

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:05 pm 
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the Padma wrote:
ZekeM wrote:

I don't think you quite meet the 2 builds or less qualification.



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

blessings
duh ?adma


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


Here is what I told Don W !

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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 !



Problem I have is YOU would figure out a way to build it !!! laughing6-hehe laughing6-hehe laughing6-hehe

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 6:55 pm 
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WudWerkr wrote:

Here is what I told Don W !

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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 !



Problem I have is YOU would figure out a way to build it !!! laughing6-hehe laughing6-hehe laughing6-hehe


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 duh Padma yank your chain or what? laughing6-hehe

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


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PostPosted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:32 pm 
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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... :shock: more the merrier and it aint about winning, its about taking part. 8-)


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Frank Cousins wrote:
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... :shock: more the merrier and it aint about winning, its about taking part. 8-)


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

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:57 am 
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Good luck to everyone and have fun. Looking forward to the progress.


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PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:50 pm 
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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... idunno


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miramadar wrote:
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... idunno



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 ! [:Y:]

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

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:33 pm 
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Sign me up Wud. Can we import my Doc-U-Build thread to this subforum?


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


You will need to PM lance on that question ! idunno

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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.


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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:59 pm 
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Jdirks wrote:
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 :)


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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)


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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. [:Y:]

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


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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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Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
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