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http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Kits/Acoustic_Guitar_Kits/Dreadnought_Guitar_Kit.html
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http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Kits/Acoustic_Guitar_Kits/Triple-O_Guitar_Kit.html
There are two reasons for this. One, they include a DVD and a quite comprehensive instruction brochure, as well as very detailed plans, that tell you almost everything you need to know and what tools you'll need, too. And two, their technical help has endless patience and is extremely helpful. I'm a f****ing idiot and they never once said so, despite severe provocation.
The kits aren't easy to get right, but with patience, they make an excellent start to acoustic building. I would also recommend getting a book like the one by Jonathon Kinkead, or something like that. It must be getting more common, because my local Axminster in Coventry actually has a build-your-own acoustic book on its shelves! (I didn't see who wrote it, mind, I was simply surprised to see it.)
Having said all that, get it right and there really is no other feeling.
This is what my three look like -
Two Martin kits with dovetail necks and a StewMac kit with a bolt-on neck. The first Martin was close to disaster, the second was almost pretty good, and the StewMac is soooooo close to what I wanted to achieve. Overall I would say that while the woods are slightly better quality with the Martin kits, and there's a much, much bigger choice of styles, the technical help from StewMac blows Martin out of the water, and unless you've done one before, that's the most important thing.
They're not cheap though. Even though the guitars you finish with are the equivalent of models that cost three or four times as much as the kit, you don't do this to save money, I can assure you!
That's a great link, loads of good advice and info in that.
As ever sir, you are far too kind, sir.
I am currenty making a 23 string harp lute
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There are some complex things when making acoustic instruments but with practice you get better at them. Id say you would have to make say 8 or so instruments before you could be at a level that you could sell them professionaly.
But you could make a playable ish guitar at the first attempt if you are good with woodworking.
Not to put any electric guitar makers down but in general acoustic instruments are more difficult and time consuming to produce although it should be said that some people make some stunningly complicated electric guitars that are easily on a par with the production of acoustic instruments in regards to difficulty.
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The biggest difference between the two types of build is, imho, care. You have to be careful on both, obviously, but a slip with an acoustic can do far more damage.
Cor, we're doing our best to put birdo off, I think we need some encouragement instead - do a bit of research into the kits, is my advice, and if you're feeling up to it, dive in. Take your time, but you should be able to have a lot of fun while you do it. It's immensely rewarding.
just because you do, doesn't mean you should.
Check this out, bet thats an easy build guys
http://www.brianeastwoodguitars.co.uk/dual.html
Speak soon buddy
I am seriously impressed, that is absolutely gawgeous.