new here - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T12:23:37Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/new-here?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A173510&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMathew-- perhaps you should s…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-10-27:2177249:Comment:1738942017-10-27T12:39:14.519ZDonald A. Fortunehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DonaldAFortune
<p>Mathew-- perhaps you should start your building venture by building a Dulcimer first, because of the cost of materials and since you have tools to make one.</p>
<p>Just a thought, however do as you feel.</p>
<p>Best to you and be well---- Donald</p>
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<p>Mathew-- perhaps you should start your building venture by building a Dulcimer first, because of the cost of materials and since you have tools to make one.</p>
<p>Just a thought, however do as you feel.</p>
<p>Best to you and be well---- Donald</p>
<p> </p> thanks. my grandfather built…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-10-26:2177249:Comment:1736132017-10-26T13:56:08.095ZMatthew yeagerhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/Matthewyeager
<p>thanks. my grandfather built mountain dulcimers, and when he died, we ended up with his equipment, so i know that i already have some of the tools. i am thinking about buying the kit and then adding tools before i even attempt to build one. and watching the instructional dvd many times over before even attempting it.</p>
<p>thanks. my grandfather built mountain dulcimers, and when he died, we ended up with his equipment, so i know that i already have some of the tools. i am thinking about buying the kit and then adding tools before i even attempt to build one. and watching the instructional dvd many times over before even attempting it.</p> Hi Matthew,
The STEWMAC guita…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-10-26:2177249:Comment:1736102017-10-26T13:41:16.782ZRussell Vancehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RussellVance
<p>Hi Matthew,</p>
<p>The STEWMAC guitar kits are a good entry level kit from a reputable business and they have a lot of free advice and information on site to assist you. </p>
<p>However, experience has shown our business that the best intentions still need to be reinforced with learning some basic guitar building skills and having suitable tools/equipment and supplies. These things are not alway available and a significant number of guitar building enterprises come undone or land on our…</p>
<p>Hi Matthew,</p>
<p>The STEWMAC guitar kits are a good entry level kit from a reputable business and they have a lot of free advice and information on site to assist you. </p>
<p>However, experience has shown our business that the best intentions still need to be reinforced with learning some basic guitar building skills and having suitable tools/equipment and supplies. These things are not alway available and a significant number of guitar building enterprises come undone or land on our doorstep beyond resuscitation.</p>
<p>However, if you have the cash and the determination to step up to this challenge it is rewarding and character building.</p>
<p>Good luck Matt and welcome to the forum.</p>
<p>Rusty.</p> ,Hi Mathew--- Stew mac has a…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-10-26:2177249:Comment:1735102017-10-26T12:25:49.632ZDonald A. Fortunehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DonaldAFortune
<p>,Hi Mathew--- Stew mac has a bunch of material including nut blanks that make very good nuts for what ever you may need them for what I did when I first started when I first made my first guitar was to rummage thru the Stew Mac catalogue and see what is there to do what you need to do. what I did is start with a bunch of plastic nuts that I picked up off of EBAY and extaramented making nuts until I got one that worked. Trial and err. will give you some great results, and after you do a few…</p>
<p>,Hi Mathew--- Stew mac has a bunch of material including nut blanks that make very good nuts for what ever you may need them for what I did when I first started when I first made my first guitar was to rummage thru the Stew Mac catalogue and see what is there to do what you need to do. what I did is start with a bunch of plastic nuts that I picked up off of EBAY and extaramented making nuts until I got one that worked. Trial and err. will give you some great results, and after you do a few you will become good at it. Best to you and be well------ Donald </p>