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Man i'd love to do something like this. Can't imagine having the time (or cash) to spare with a young family and busy job tho. Daily updates when you get started please!
Love the sound of your choices as well btw (which is odd given we usually have very differnet tastes). I was half expecting you propose something in crabon fibre with a cutway, no headstock and built in handle or something.
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Hahaha, I'm oddly traditionalist about acoustics (and electrics to be honest but I do like the idea of some of the modern headless thingies...).
I had a cedar and mahogany Takamine that my mate pinched years ago, I do get visitation from time to time :)
I've always wanted a replacement for it and this seems like a good time to DIY it! Otherwise I'll just have to keep pining over Lowdens until I eventually muster up the moolah to buy one...I've already modelled up my headstock design and think I'm settled on it... for now anyway...
I drew up a 6-in-a-line one too while I was at it and I'm already having a great time...This may take a while though, Nahguavkire Jr. is arriving in early January and I suspect I'll soon know your pain regarding availability of time and funds...
Nahguavkire
Mrs. Nahguavkire has booked me a guitar building course as a birthday present! Won't be starting until next year but I'm extremely excited.
Premise of the course is to build a steel string acoustic with assistance from the instructor and use of their workshop.
I think we get a choice of body styles but I presume choice is confined to a few shapes offered by the instructor as opposed to building your own templates for a unique shape.
I've had a peep on their website though and they seem to do a dreadnought with slightly rounded shoulders so I'm thinking of having a go at that.
I'm now neck deep in specs as I believe wood choice, hardware choice, inlay / finishes and even details such as bracing are up to my choice...
I'm thinking Cedar top with Mahogany neck, back and sides, 25 1/2" scale length, slotted headstock and no cutaway for starters...
Here's one from a recent attendee of the course...