Welcome to the forum Alan. You will get help and good advise here. Are we somehow related?
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| Author: | alambert [ Tue Nov 14, 2006 5:54 am ] |
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My father and I are planning to attempt to build a pair of D size guitars over the course of the next year. We are not guitar builders by any means so it will probably prove to be a disaster but that's ok. It's the Father / Son bonding time that really counts I don't see the old man that often!. Anyway we have purchased 2 books for the project. Guitarmaking by Cumpiano and Netelson and Classic Guitar Construction: Diagrams, Photographs, and Step-By-Step Instructions and we have our wood on order from Shane Neifer over at High Mountain Tonewood. So I just wanted to stop by and say hello, my guess is I will be asking for help soon!. Wish us luck. Alan |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Tue Nov 14, 2006 5:56 am ] |
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Welcome Alen. Just give a holler and we wil be glad to help where we can. |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:14 am ] |
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Welcome. This is a great place. The best place to start your construction. Shane has some nice Zoot. Never feel intimidated to ask questions. Also John H. makes great molds and benders. Good Luck |
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| Author: | Mark Tripp [ Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:38 am ] |
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Right on Alan! Sounds like a great time! You've come to the right place for tips, ideas, corrections, and support. Welcome to the OLF - we look forward to your progress updates, including pictures! -Mark |
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| Author: | Rod True [ Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:59 am ] |
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Welcome here Alan. There are many talented builders here on the OLF and when you need it, we will all be here to cheer you and your father on and help where we can. |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Tue Nov 14, 2006 8:01 am ] |
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Welcome Alan and best of luck to you and your father, i'll be glad to help anytime! Serge |
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| Author: | BlueSpirit [ Tue Nov 14, 2006 8:04 am ] |
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Welcome Alan. I'm glad you found Shane. |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Tue Nov 14, 2006 11:55 am ] |
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Welcome Alan! I am glad that you signed up here. You can see that failure will not be allowed!! These guys and gals will be ready to help at every question! Your package is enroute! Thanks Shane |
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| Author: | old man [ Tue Nov 14, 2006 12:18 pm ] |
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Welcome, Alan. You came to the right place. Ron |
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| Author: | Alain Lambert [ Tue Nov 14, 2006 1:44 pm ] |
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Welcome to the forum Alan. You will get help and good advise here. Are we somehow related?
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| Author: | Alain Desforges [ Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:18 pm ] |
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Welcome Alan! Right on! Building with your dad... That's really touching and special. Well I'm sure you know that this is the greatest forum on the planet, even the universe (as Hesh would say)... Build on! |
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| Author: | Homeboy [ Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:22 pm ] |
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HAve fun with your dad. After I went to Roberto-Venn and got a job building guitars, my father went to the guitar making class with Harry Fleishman. He now builds guitars as a hobby in his garage shop. His buddy asked him why he wanted to build guitars and he told him it was to be close to me. Still chokes me up now. This should be a great activity for you and your dad. Have Fun!!! Homeboy |
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| Author: | Lillian F-W [ Tue Nov 14, 2006 5:00 pm ] |
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Welcome aboard Alan. I would warn you that this is an addiction, but, well, its too late. The wood is on its way. You and your dad will have a great time. While the wood is sticked, getting acclimated to your shop, why don't you spend some time in the archives nosing around. There are so many bits of wisdom hidden in threads its amazing. You never know what gem you will find in a thread. It may or may not have something to do with the title directly. Lots to read, lots to do. Do hesitate to post a question. |
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| Author: | Philip Perdue [ Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:11 am ] |
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Alan, Welcome! You will enjoy the OLF forum as it is a friendly and family environment that offers tremendous a tremendous learning experience with support. I have learned a great deal here about wood, building, and understanding what it takes to make a good sounding guitar. You might start by saying that you and your father will be building guitars over the next year and that your expectations are for decent looking and sounding instruments. I am currently building my first guitar (for my father) and those would be my expectations. The OLF members offer so much information and support that I would not be surprised if this guitar is one of the best my father has played or seen. I don’t say this out of conceit but because the resources are so good here that my limited skills will not get in the way of success. It sounds like you are starting on the correct path so go forward with confidence. Never hesitate to ask questions if you don’t know or to report (with photos) if you have problems. The folks here are both willing and capable of providing help to cover almost any situation. You might also consider getting guitar building DVD’s from two of our members: John Mayes and Robbie O’Brian. This would be an easy way to learn with your father instead of reading the material separately. John Mayes Robbie O'brien Best of luck Philip |
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| Author: | Bill Greene [ Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:15 am ] |
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Hey, where's the pics?????????? I'm just kidding, sorta...but that question will be coming up shortly, so go ahead and get the camera ready, and learn to post a pic, or two. And what a great thing to be doing with your Dad. If only... Bill |
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| Author: | alambert [ Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:26 am ] |
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Thanks for all the encouragement. Funny you mentioned some of you mentioned pictues. We plan documenting this adventure in great details. Log books for hours and money spent, many photos, etc. I will keep you guys posted! |
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| Author: | alambert [ Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:28 am ] |
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Wow thats pretty wild. I don't I have any family out side of North Carolina. How do you pronounce your name? |
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| Author: | alambert [ Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:29 am ] |
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[QUOTE=alambert] Wow thats pretty wild. I don't I have any family out side of North Carolina. How do you pronounce your name?[/QUOTE] Whoops.... newbie poster here... I will re-reply. |
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| Author: | alambert [ Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:29 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Alain Lambert] Welcome to the forum Alan. You will get help and good advise here. Are we somehow related? [/QUOTE]
Wow thats pretty wild. I don't I have any family out side of North Carolina. How do you pronounce your name |
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| Author: | alambert [ Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:38 am ] |
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[QUOTE=konacat] Alan, John Mayes Robbie O'brien [/QUOTE] Thanks for the tip. Looks like Mayes has many to choose from. If you where going to buy just one Mayes video to see if you liked it... what would you get? |
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| Author: | Bill Greene [ Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:43 am ] |
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Hey Alan, what part of North Carolina you from? I'm in Kings Mountain, not too terribly far from Charlotte. |
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| Author: | alambert [ Wed Nov 15, 2006 7:28 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Bill Greene] Hey Alan, what part of North Carolina you from? I'm in Kings Mountain, not too terribly far from Charlotte.[/QUOTE] Born in Raleigh, Raised in Benson, Live in Graham (20 mins from Burlington, 30 from Greensboro) |
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| Author: | Bill Greene [ Wed Nov 15, 2006 7:52 am ] |
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Oh yes, I know where Graham is. Great area. |
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| Author: | Homeboy [ Wed Nov 15, 2006 10:51 am ] |
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Hey!!!! Some NC people. I was born and raised in Greensboro. I live in VA now but am moving to Hillsborough, NC in about a year, right near Graham, NC. Good to see some building in the south. Homeboy |
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