The prototype is complete and making music. Here’s a link to the best pictures. Since I don’t play the guitar, I took it to work for a couple of friends who play the guitar to give it a test drive. After a bit of re-tuning, Chuck finger-picked a few James Taylor-style tunes. Then Joey picked out some old-time rolk ‘n’ roll. I have to tell you, it was awesome to actually hear recognizable music coming from my home-made, barn-wood guitar prototype. Last night, I ordered the lumber and parts for my first official guitar. It’ll have a cedar top and rosewood sides and back (like the Olson guitar James Taylor plays). I probably won’t get started until next weekend, so stay tuned for updates.

The prototype is complete and making music. Here’s a link to the best pictures.

Since I don’t play the guitar, I took it to work for a couple of friends who play the guitar to give it a test drive. After a bit of re-tuning, Chuck finger-picked a few James Taylor-style tunes. Then Joey picked out some old-time rolk ‘n’ roll.

I have to tell you, it was awesome to actually hear recognizable music coming from my home-made, barn-wood guitar prototype.

Last night, I ordered the lumber and parts for my first official guitar. It’ll have a cedar top and rosewood sides and back (like the Olson guitar James Taylor plays).

I probably won’t get started until next weekend, so stay tuned for updates.

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