Bigjas Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I wasn't sure if it was appropriate to post here or in the build section (mods, move if I got it wrong) but I have been building my own guitars. I started off about 18 months ago with my first guitar, a 4 string Bass. Since then I have made 2 Ukuleles and 3, 6 string electric guitars. I have learnt so much during this time and my confidence in setting up a guitar has improved. Just thought I would share what I have been up to through my Blog. Its not a business, just a hobby, and its great fun and incredibly rewarding. Not sure what to make next................ either an acoustic or a 5 string Bass? [url="http://jasebass.webs.com/"]http://jasebass.webs.com/[/url] Jas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 They look really good - nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Very, Very, Very . . . . . Nice! If these are your first attempts. . . . . . I shall be visiting your blog again. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weststarx Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Seriously impressive dude! I wish I had the craftmanship to do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) Have you ever wondered whether you might be in the wrong job? Those look like seriously impressive bits of kit! Do an acoustic. A properly good acoustic guitar is one of the great challenges for a luthier I would say. (Don't do it myself I hasten to add, but have been close to some astonishingly good acoustics over the years.) Edited June 19, 2014 by leftybassman392 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 These are seriously stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Did your brother like the guitar you made for him? I know that I'd be chuffed to bits if someone made me one like that for my birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkWJenkins Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 The one in the 2nd picture is making me drool... Seriously good looking bit of kit that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjas Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Thank you for all the positive replies. Yes these are my first attempts at guitars, I have made a total of 7 guitars to date, all listed on my blog. Yes my Brother did like his guitar, not sure he realises how much time goes in to one though. The one in the 2nd picture was made for a chap I no, he was totally stoked when he got it, it was so nice to see him enjoy an instrument that I had made. It was just how he wanted it. As for being in the wrong job? maybe, but I can't see me making a living out of it, not enough rich people around wanting a hand built guitar. It has been really rewarding making them though, and yes, an acoustic is on my list of guitars to make, along with a 5 string Bass. I really fancy the challenge of making a really good acoustic. Jas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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