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ExtraMile
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Has anyone ever built a guitar?

The fellow I bought my SS Mark V from (3/15/15) is a musician and he, unfortunately never had wood working interest that his father did. Fortunate, for me :)

He also is disabled, he stutters terribly. It is not that I pity him, it is just that he is a nice guy and I would like to build him something (that he can use and cherish), using his now departed Dad's Mark V.

So, has anyone ever built a guitar? And if so, where do I begin? Please advise!
I am a true blue Xylophiliac, who also is a Nemophiliac ;)
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I recommend some of the books and DVDs sold by Luthiers Mercantile International, http://www.lmii.com, and also the many YouTube videos by Robert O'Brien. Search "Luthier Tips du Jour"
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What kind of musician is he? Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, etc. It might help you determine what he would like the most. Electric's are much easier to build.
Dick
1965 Mark VII S/N 407684
1951 10 ER S/N ER 44570 -- Reborn 9/16/14
1950 10 ER S/N ER 33479 Reborn July 2016
1950 10 ER S/N ER 39671
1951 jigsaw X 2
1951 !0 ER #3 in rebuild
500, Jointer, Bsaw, Bsander, Planer
2014 Mark 7 W/Lift assist - 14 4" Jointer - DC3300
And a plethora of small stuff .....

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Electric and a rocker :)
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ExtraMile wrote:Electric and a rocker :)
Check out these threads. The Texas Tele Project, and Texas Tele Update. 6-20-09

and his web site documenting the build, The Texas Tele Project
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Also, check out Stewart-MacDonald http://www.stewmac.com for parts, supplies and specialized tools (e.g., routing templates) for guitar-makers.
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rpd wrote:
ExtraMile wrote:Electric and a rocker :)
Check out these threads. The Texas Tele Project, and Texas Tele Update. 6-20-09

and his web site documenting the build, The Texas Tele Project
Those are outstanding websites! I have visited them a few times before.... :)
Dick
1965 Mark VII S/N 407684
1951 10 ER S/N ER 44570 -- Reborn 9/16/14
1950 10 ER S/N ER 33479 Reborn July 2016
1950 10 ER S/N ER 39671
1951 jigsaw X 2
1951 !0 ER #3 in rebuild
500, Jointer, Bsaw, Bsander, Planer
2014 Mark 7 W/Lift assist - 14 4" Jointer - DC3300
And a plethora of small stuff .....

"The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine." - Benjamin Franklin
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