Thread: Girl makes her first Guitar in Aussie Timbers!

Originally Posted by myguitar

..........I did forget to mention that I do not play guitar!...........

Of course you don't!!! Like the Chicks on Speed say we don't play guitars

Originally Posted by namtrak

Of course you don't!!! Like the Chicks on Speed say we don't play guitars

Hope those chicks on speed dont plan to get into guitar building!!

Very nice MG, what grade of strings is it running?

Originally Posted by myguitar

The sanding is very important that you get it right and especially over the top. The treble and bass are made more prominent via the method of sanding. The top is about 2 mm.

Okay MG....more questions (luthiers are naturally nosey).

Are you saying you sanded the top to final thickness? What are the thicknesses on the bass and treble side of the soundboard? Did you make periphery of soundboard a bit thinner than rest of soundboard? Did Chris introduce you to tap tones?

How did you determine peaks of scallops on braces? Two peaks or three peaks on lower bout braces? if you have any pics of the bracing id be interested to view same. I assume you DID take lots of pics of your first guitar under construction???? Took 1200 pics of my first baby and filled a large notebook with notes and diagrams while building same. The notes are invaluable for future builds.

It looks very fine Myguitar, I really like the maple head! it works good!
Jack

Kiwigeo, Sorry for late response. Busy life.
Hand sanding the top I got the base to 2.7mm and the treble to 2.8mm and the sound hole is 3mm.

The bracing is based on a 1935 martin guitar. Scalloped. I dont know too much more about why I just did it!

On the next guitar I will be more studious as the first was just follow instruction. Chris does a luthiers course as well for 3-12 months depending on the student request and the students get more of the deeper why's there!

Thanks for the info MG.

I have to say I'm in awe of someone who can build an acoustic guitar. To me this qualifies as one of those life experiences you'd tell your grandchildren about, Great work! *insert inspirational classical guitar music here*

Originally Posted by kiwigeo

I play (classically trained) but not that well.....would rather make guitars than play them.

I was also classically trained, but I was never really inspired to keep it up. Never thought about it before, but I think I'd rather make them and see others get enjotment from them too.

Thanks for opening my eyes MG!

Thanks for the response. I only wish i could express how much I really enjoyed making my guitar! Lots of people get to see it daily and they all comment on it... I think mainly because the timbers are STUNNING! Yes that may be screaming but it is a great looking guitar.

Chris has an open day at The School of Guitar Making - this sunday at Monstalvat if your from melbourne come and have a look at it and all the others on display 7 Hillcrest Ave Eltham. 9-5pm... Great to meet other timber crafts people.

You can chat & check out all the timber you like!

*L* I cant help feeling that I should never even attempt to build a guitar.

Don't know that I am up to it, will be happy tuning japanese planes and making some furniture

Studley

That's fantastic work, myguitar.
I caught your other post on projectguitar.com and found it pretty awe-inspiring.
Was that the one day per week course? and which day/s

cheers,stu

Hi MG
Amazing and inspiring
Iv'e always wanted to play classical by I am just as keen to (or maybe more keen to) make ky own guitar.
I have reason to be over in Mlb for extended periods and saw that there is courses run over the Jan period.
What sort of costs were you up for in fees and materials?

Originally Posted by Studley 2436

*L* I cant help feeling that I should never even attempt to build a guitar.

Studley

Well have to see what we can do about that

Thanks guys for your postive feedback on the guitar. I was at the open day for Thomas Lloyd guitars on the weekend and we were flat out. Heaps of people came thru and we had about 4 student guitars on show.

Wonderfull stuff. Those of you in melbourne can go anytime and check it out and watch students on the go in the workshop.

Everyone kept asking me when am I going to learn to play. That may never happen but I know I will make another, I think it will be a nylon string classical next. To be advised .

For you guys that enquired about the course, just call Chris on
03 9431 2490. The summer school is M-F for 2 weeks (60-80Hrs). The first two weeks of jan and also the last 2 weeks of jan. It only takes 2 weeks to make one guitar. It is an all aussie timber guitar, finished and with its own hard case. You will love it. You can make a fretless bass, classical or acoustic.

Will post a picture shortly of a new guitar chris just built of 23 different timbers. Its for display only and shows all the timbers that can be used to make a guitar.

It's Mad!

Enjoy