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27th August 2013, 06:04 PM #1Retired
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Any forum members going to the guitar makers festival in Melbourne.?
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27th August 2013, 08:09 PM #2Senior Member
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28th August 2013, 12:33 AM #3Member
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28th August 2013, 08:40 AM #4
That seems to be an opinion amoungst players as well. I started out making elect. double basses and moved to acoustics for two reasons.
First, my modest playing ability doesn't justify buying a $3,000- $4,000 guitar, mando, fiddle and $10,000+ db. (swambo issues )
Second, to lift my luthier cred to sell my basses! I don't push the acoustics at all, they're just there on my site.
It's a silly way of thinking, much like hand tool v machine. I was showing my basses at a bluegrass fest and from behind I heard "...they're not real basses." just in case I didn't hear, the little tu*d said it again!Cheers, Bill
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Yep, and they are the first to question 'how can I sell guitars?!?!?' when I chat with them...
There is a MASSIVE cross over between the two instruments, and acoustic makers just dont seem to get that. If someone buys a custom made electric, he then gets interested in a handmade acoustic, and visa versa. We make totally different, non competitive products, that compliment each other. Limit your shows to 10-15 of the same style of instrument, and you all fight for the handful of sales.
I run my own shows with Andrew Ellis (acoustics). His clients flow through to me, and mine flow through to him. It's a wonderful relationship.
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28th August 2013, 11:32 PM #6Retired
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So true Perry,
If only everyone worked together after all luthiers are builders of stringed musical instruments be it acoustic or electric but a lot of acoustic builders not all thank god act as if they are in a secret society why can't they all be show cased together, it is good to see that you run shows with Andrew. Cheers Bob
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29th August 2013, 09:04 AM #7Saw dust maker!
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Hi Bob, I'm going to try and stick my head in the door and have a look around
To add my 2-cents worth to the acoustic/electric discussion, I've always thought of a guitar as a guitar, no matter if it's acoustic or electric. I don't really see any difference in any of the guitars - Bass, Acoustics, Electrics... they all play music and I agree with the general discussion in that - if it's not an acoustic, it's not real - is the wrong idea.
A similar comparison is made with the inlay work I do... Just because I use a CNC, it tends to get classed into the "it's not a real inlay because it's not hand cut" class. Well... yeah... whatever...
It would be nice to see some electrics at the festival too because there's some sensational instruments out there of ALL styles and they all deserve a showing.
(It would be nice to see some other stringed instruments as well (Harp, Banjo, Violin, etc.., but then again, it IS a guitar makers festival)
Perry, why not register as an exhibitor and bring over a few (electric and/or acoustic)?
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29th August 2013, 11:58 AM #9Saw dust maker!
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29th August 2013, 06:53 PM #10Retired
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There is a stringed musical instrument festival in Tasmanian next year open to all be it acoustic or electric.
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29th August 2013, 07:02 PM #11Saw dust maker!
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I will shout the beer John, No problems.
I will let you know the date's as soon as possible John. Cheers Bob.Last edited by woodturner777; 29th August 2013 at 07:45 PM. Reason: Add comments
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Here we go Friday 21st march 2014 finish on the Sunday 23rd March Stringfest Festival Deloraine Tasmania all stringed instrument makers are welcome not just the acoustic guitar secret society and please note not all acoustic guitar luthiers are members of this secret society as I know many that help others and share there knowledge. Cheers Bob
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30th August 2013, 10:00 AM #14
The amount of info available today on building solid bodys, acoustics, pickups, wiring, fretting ect is really overwhelming. The real secret ( for me ) is sifting thru it all and finding out what works for me. A person doesn't even have to ask noob questions, just mine the archives of the many luthier sites.
Cheers, Bill
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Your right Bill, but i still reckon the underlying motive is one of help even if the outcome is the opposite and it sure is a shame when its us and them. Sometimes i get the feeling that all is not well even in the acoustic builders ranks, what with there's Dreadnought builders and then the rest and we better be on the lookout out for uke builders as well
Steve
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