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L. Presnall
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It'll be an EIR/Sitka OM...now the only problem is, I gotta stop building MY guitar to do this one! Hurry up with that new DVD John and this can be my first with a cool neck joint!

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Congrats Larry
Hey just as you were posting that, I was checkin out your website. No big deal, just put your own guitar on the shelf a little while and practice on someone elses!!

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That great Larry. Hope more to follow. The first one is always a great feeling.


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Good for you Larry!!
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Way to Larry!!!

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Oh, you'll stay informed alright...I'll be relying on all of you to get me out of the jams I anticipate...

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[QUOTE=Bobc] Way to go Larry. [/QUOTE]

Larry you know this really means: "Do you need some ZOOT?"


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That's great Larry! Good luck with it.

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Good for you, Larry. I find my favorite part of lutherie is delivering the finished instrument to the new owner, and (if I'm lucky enough to be there) watching them open the case for the first time. That's an experience I know you're going to love!

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Michael Dale Payne
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[QUOTE=Steve Kinnaird] Good for you, Larry. I find my favorite part of lutherie is delivering the finished instrument to the new owner, and (if I'm lucky enough to be there) watching them open the case for the first time. That's an experience I know you're going to love!

Congrats,
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Can I get an AMEN brother
absolutely a moment to be treasured. For me especially when I deliver one of my student models, most of the clients that buy a student model can't afford my full custom build and are very surprised at what they get for the money Their smiles make loosing a little money on them worth every penny.
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Congrats, Larry! I knew that your mom would come through


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HA!    If only my mom played guitar, but then, she can't afford me!

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Sweet!! Congratulations...nothing like the satisfaction of getting a commission and nothing motivates like having to build something for someone.

Enjoy the feeling and then get to work


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WTG! Can't wait till I get one too.
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Can I get an AMEN brother
absolutely a moment to be treasured. For me especially when I deliver one of my student models, most of the clients that buy a student model can't afford my full custom build and are very surprised at what they get for the money Their smiles make loosing a little money on them worth every penny.[/QUOTE]

AND, Michael, let me add this: that all the fussing to get things "right", you know--those moments that build character, are all compensated when the new owner has stars in his/her eyes. The joy of the buyer looking at the finished, as-perfect-as-you-can-make-it guitar, is quite a reward. Doesn't get better than that.

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Congratulations, Larry - talk about your milestones!
This has GOT to be a proud moment for you!

maybe, one day, I'll get there, too....
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Congrats, Larry!
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There you go, stealing my customers!!! Way to go.


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[QUOTE=ToddStock] So what differences exist in the student models versus full custom build? [/QUOTE]

Student models are 2-3a mahogany or IRW/ Eng Spruce with simple Maple bindings, bwb purf and rosette, one piece mahogany neck, dot position markers, clients monogram (MOP) at the 12th fret, 3 ply case. The client does not get to pick the wood sets, specify hardware or add any custom features. Priced under 1K As a good friend of mine calls them the "K.I.S.S." guitars really intended for someone that wants quaility instrument on a limited budget.

By the way I don't offer this model to just anyone. I have to know the client is serious about music and is limited in their funding, because I basicly give away most of my labor. I think I average $2.00/hr on student models and make about 2% on materialsMichaelP38653.4493634259
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