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Steve Davis
PostPosted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 12:42 pm 
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Finished this one at last
The head plate back sides and rosette all mahogany I got for nothing from a boat builder who was closing up
shop. Two pieces from the same plank so no book match. Top is Adi, bridge, fret board and bindings EIR. Bolt on cedar.
It is a rough copy of a guild M20. Really a no bling learners project. cost less than$100.00 to build which suits me!
Im really gratefull to all of you who share your hard earned knowledge so graciously
It saved me from alot (although not all) newbie blunders
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George L
PostPosted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 12:49 pm 
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Cool guitar, nice work and CHEAP!! Way to go!

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Timcacca
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I can't even walk out to my shop without spending $100.00 on a guitar. Great job

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Matthew Jenkins
PostPosted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 1:31 pm 
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Way to go!!

I love that back - beautiful mahogany.

Congrats on a great looking guitar [clap] [clap]

Mat
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Hesh
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Steve I have to tell you my friend that this is one of the nicest 1st guitars that I have seen. I like everything about it and of course your total cost too is very impressive.

Great job - the bar for 1st guitars keeps getting higher!
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JohnAbercrombie
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Very nice job- tasteful.
What Hesh said- first guitar?? Impressive!

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Mark Groza
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Very Nice Steve! And great selection on the wood to save cost. [:Y:]
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WaddyThomson
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That's a really nice first guitar! Great work.

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Corky Long
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really nice guitar!!

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Bailey
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Nice job.. Really nice!....AND...that's my boy! Do'r cheaply... if you can.
I just spent over $100.00 on a set of tuners....so there goes my budget guitar.
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That's waaay too nice for a #1. Are you a cabinet maker or something??? :D

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J Hewitt
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Wish I could build'em for $100 or so....I'd have one going one after another...<lol>

Nice number one!!

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Blain
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Steve,

Congratulations! That's a very nice guitar!
I agree with everyone else, very classy and well executed.

So what's for #2? Betcha can't build just one.

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