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runamuck

Post subject: Hello

Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:41 pm

Cocobolo

Joined: Sun Jun 21, 2009 1:08 pm
Posts: 426
First name: jim
Last Name: mccarthy
City: ojai
State: ca
Zip/Postal Code: 93023
Country: usa
Focus: Build

I'm new here and just wanted to introduce myself. I make furniture for a living but over the last 25 years or so have built 3 guitars and am about to start another one or two. Although the guitars I made in the past looked pretty good, they had the sustain of a cereal box. Back then I thought I was being innovative. But I discovered that innovation is useless without first making the hard climb up to the shoulders of those who really know what they're doing.

After looking around the net for the last month I've come here to discover an unbelievable amount of great ideas, advice and knowledge. I'm so thankful for this place.

Jim

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ChuckH

Post subject: Re: Hello

Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:02 pm

Contributing Member

Joined: Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:01 am
Posts: 1399
Location: Houston, TX
First name: Chuck
Last Name: Hutchison
City: Houston
State: Texas
Country: United States
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

Hi Jim,
Welcome to the forum. I'm sure we will all learn from you in your knowledge of woodworking. Hope you great success on your endeavor in lutherie.

Don't be afraid to post lots of pictures. We all love pictures....lol

Hutch

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Darryl Young

Post subject: Re: Hello

Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:57 am

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Joined: Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:31 pm
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First name: Darryl
Last Name: Young
State: AR
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

Howdy Jim! I think your'll learn a lot here.

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bluescreek

Post subject: Re: Hello

Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 9:28 am

Brazilian Rosewood

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Location: Central PA
First name: john
Last Name: hall
City: Hegins
State: pa
Zip/Postal Code: 17938
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Focus: Build
Status: Professional

Welcome to the amature termite club

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Edward Taylor

Post subject: Re: Hello

Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 11:39 am

Koa

Joined: Sun Jun 21, 2009 6:34 pm
Posts: 1058
Country: Canada

Welcome Jim, happy building!

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Steve Kinnaird

Post subject: Re: Hello

Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 11:47 am

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Joined: Wed Jan 05, 2005 3:45 pm
Posts: 4337
Location: United States

Welcome aboard, Jim!
What have you decided to change in your next guitar?

Steve

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Corky Long

Post subject: Re: Hello

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:33 am

Koa

Joined: Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:23 am
Posts: 1372
First name: Corky
Last Name: Long
City: Mount Kisco
State: NY
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

Welcome, Jim.

I echo your sentiments as well. This is a priceless resource, thanks to the experienced pros and amateurs who are willing share their knowledge! I get a lot from just reading the posts. Enjoy!

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Bailey

Post subject: Re: Hello

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:43 am

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Joined: Sun May 10, 2009 9:33 am
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First name: Kent
Last Name: Bailey
City: Florissant
State: Colorado
Zip/Postal Code: 80816
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Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

You'll love this place.
Kent bailey

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Stephen Boone

Post subject: Re: Hello

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:08 am

Koa

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

Hello.

Cereal Box!

That made me laugh.

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Mike OMelia

Post subject: Re: Hello

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:29 pm

Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:12 pm
Posts: 6994
First name: Mike
Last Name: O'Melia
City: Huntsville
State: Alabama
Focus: Build
Status: Semi-pro

Have fun, lots of good folks here. [:Y:]

Mike

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runamuck

Post subject: Re: Hello

Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:39 am

Cocobolo

Joined: Sun Jun 21, 2009 1:08 pm
Posts: 426
First name: jim
Last Name: mccarthy
City: ojai
State: ca
Zip/Postal Code: 93023
Country: usa
Focus: Build

Steve Kinnaird wrote:

Welcome aboard, Jim!
What have you decided to change in your next guitar?

Steve

I'm embarrassed to say, but I will with just one example.

My first guitar's rosette:

I cut the channel with a dovetail cutter because I knew I would need a mechanical bond. Huh, you say?

Dental amalgam isn't sticky. And it's really, really heavy.

Oh, and it has extreme damping properties!

But it sure is pretty when it's polished and inlaid with stuff.

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