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Post subject: First time,

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:31 am

Mahogany

Joined: Wed Sep 26, 2012 1:55 pm
Posts: 42
First name: Chris
Last Name: Ward
Country: UK
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

Ok, I've always wanted to build a guitar from scratch. I did make a bass body as a replacement for a friend a while back.

I am a cabinet maker by trade and so timber working isn't unfamiliar territory for me.
My question is however what're to start do I work an acoustic or electric first? I must add I'm no player, a few chords maybe at a push, I just love the instruments and would really like to make one or two.

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Chris Pile

Post subject: Re: First time,

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:34 am

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Joined: Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:04 am
Posts: 5900
First name: Chris
Last Name: Pile
City: Wichita
State: Kansas
Country: Good old US of A
Focus: Repair
Status: Professional

In general, solidbody electrics are easier.
Necks are about the same for any guitar.
Since you already have access to tools and developed skills - you would probably do well with whatever project you choose.
Good luck, and welcome!

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alan stassforth

Post subject: Re: First time,

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:45 am

Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Sat May 22, 2010 10:32 am
Posts: 2616
First name: alan
Last Name: stassforth
City: Santa Rosa
State: ca
Zip/Postal Code: 95404
Country: usa
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

Welcome to da forum!
One can build an acoustic for less money.
Those electric parts really add up.
Search out for some nice wood and build an acoustic!
Plus, you need an amp with an electric.

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