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acousticpassport

Post subject: Newbie with a new build

Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 4:41 pm

Walnut

Joined: Wed Nov 05, 2008 4:12 pm
Posts: 6

Hi Folks,

I don't consider myself a guitar builder with only one under my belt but I thought I would share the experience.
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Sylvan Wells (http://www.wellsguitars.com) and he invited me to check out his shop and some of his wonderful guitars. Well one thing led to another and I ended up building one for myself at his workshop. Along with being a kind generous person Sylvan is also a master guitar builder and has some really innovative processes in his guitar building such as his "semi-hemispherical fretting system". I've never played a guitar with such a comfortable neck. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the pic and thanks for letting me share an incredible experience.

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Randolph

Post subject: Re: Newbie with a new build

Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 4:46 pm

Contributing Member

Joined: Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:34 pm
Posts: 639
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
First name: Randolph
Last Name: Morris
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

Hi RC. That's one heck of a guitar you got there. People's first guitars never cease to amaze me. Yours is exquisite!! Are those Indian sides and back? Are you happy with the sound? You were incredibly brave to tackle a cutaway on your first go. It looks perfect!! Congratulations! [clap]

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acousticpassport

Post subject: Re: Newbie with a new build

Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 4:55 pm

Walnut

Joined: Wed Nov 05, 2008 4:12 pm
Posts: 6

Randolph wrote:

Yes, EI rosewood back and sides and a nice bear claw sitka top. I am extemely happy with the sound as well as the playablility.

I wasn't brave, Sylvan was there every step of the way [:Y:]

Thanks for the kind words, it's not perfect but any flaws were completely my fault.

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WaddyThomson

Post subject: Re: Newbie with a new build

Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:01 pm

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Joined: Mon Mar 19, 2007 7:05 am
Posts: 9191
Location: United States
First name: Waddy
Last Name: Thomson
City: Charlotte
State: NC
Focus: Build
Status: Semi-pro

That's a mighty fine looking guitar. You must be very proud of it. Nice work. [clap]

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Andy Zimmerman

Post subject: Re: Newbie with a new build

Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:03 pm

Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Fri Jun 10, 2005 9:51 am
Posts: 2148
Location: San Diego, CA
First name: Andy
Last Name: Zimmerman
City: San Diego
State: CA
Zip/Postal Code: 92103
Country: United States
Focus: Build

Looks fantastic.
you were very fortunate to meet Sylvan. Most of us wish we had a mentor like that for our 1st guitar.
Suck up as much of his knowledge as you can!!!!

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Stephen Boone

Post subject: Re: Newbie with a new build

Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:17 pm

Koa

Joined: Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:43 am
Posts: 601
Location: Bozeman, Montana
Focus: Build

That looks great. Pretty bold move making a cutaway on your first! Congrats!!!

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Hesh

Post subject: Re: Newbie with a new build

Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:20 pm

Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:49 am
Posts: 13634
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
First name: Hesh
Last Name: Breakstone
City: Ann Arbor
State: Michigan
Country: United States
Status: Professional

Hey RC welcome to the OLF [:Y:]

Your guitar looks absolutely fantastic and you should be very, very proud! [:Y:]

Sylvan is a fantastic builder and teacher as well and someone that I wish that I had known when I started building.

Welcome aboard!

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Jeremy Douglas

Post subject: Re: Newbie with a new build

Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:15 pm

Cocobolo

Joined: Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:48 pm
Posts: 344
Location: Tennessee

Wow! nice work [:Y:]

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acousticpassport

Post subject: Re: Newbie with a new build

Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:35 pm

Walnut

Joined: Wed Nov 05, 2008 4:12 pm
Posts: 6

Thanks for all of the kind words!

It's been a dream of mine for a long time to build an acoustic and meeting Sylvan was a God send.

He's been incredibly generous with his knowledge as well as his tools & jigs

Rick

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Dave Fifield

Post subject: Re: Newbie with a new build

Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:26 pm

Koa

Joined: Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:05 pm
Posts: 1567
Location: San Jose, CA
First name: Dave
Last Name: Fifield
City: San Jose
State: CA
Zip/Postal Code: 95124
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

Outstanding! [clap]

Welcome to the OLF Rick!

Cheers,
Dave F.

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