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Sherman -> New Member (Apr. 23 2007 13:09:40)

I would like to introduce myself, my name is Sherman and I've actually been visiting this site for awhile. It's great that people seem to share information in a manner which is appropriate and considerate. I live in Helena Montana. I am semi retired, and play guitar rather basically. I also have hope of someday making a guitar. Thanks again for being here and providing such great feedback!

Sherman



Per Hallgren -> RE: New Member (Apr. 23 2007 13:44:52)

Welcome to the Forum Sherman. [:)]

Are you a member of the Guild of American Luthiers? If not, visit their website www.luth.org to see the wealth of guitarmaking information they offer.



el ted -> RE: New Member (Apr. 23 2007 13:59:36)

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Jim Opfer -> RE: New Member (Apr. 23 2007 21:39:11)

Hi Sherman, welcome to Foro. I know you will enjoy the posts and I look forward to reading your posts. Where is Helena Montana? I'd guess 'Montana' but just interested to know.

Cheers
Jim



Sherman -> RE: New Member (Apr. 24 2007 3:31:12)

Hi Per and Jim,

Thanks for the link Per. Montana is next to the Canadian border, and Helena is about 200 miles south. I look forward to being a part of this forum. Thanks for your welcome!
Sherman



Anders Eliasson -> RE: New Member (Apr. 24 2007 17:11:37)

Hi Shermann

Good to see you here on this forum[:)]



JBASHORUN -> RE: New Member (Apr. 24 2007 20:04:17)

Welcome Sherman! [:)] If you're considering building a guitar, as you said, you would do well to have a read through the old posts on this section (luthiery), as there is some great and useful info there. Hope you enjoy your time with us.

Jb



r0bbie -> RE: New Member (Apr. 24 2007 21:59:22)

Hi Sherman allways nice to see new people!

quote:

I also have hope of someday making a guitar.


Stop hoping, someday you will be dead!
Now thats a little harsh but if you realy want to build a guitar I'd say, buy a book about it and start reading. I think it makes the step easyer, either you do or you dont start building.

Anyway, welcome Sherman.
Rob.



Sherman -> RE: New Member (Apr. 25 2007 0:59:42)

Thanks very much to everyone for your warm welcome. Knowing how anal and slow I can be makes me wonder at times about making a guitar but seeing and hearing others do the same thing helps me to believe it's possible. I do have a couple of books already, and am slowly reading bits and pieces of them. I do believe that I find your approach to tap tones Anders much more user friendly than using a lot of electronic devices. That said, whatever works, works. I have plans to attend a guitar making symposium later this year. That's an awesome looking Madagascar rosewood guitar Anders!

Sherman



Per Hallgren -> RE: New Member (Apr. 25 2007 6:05:32)

Being "anal and slow" is really the way to do it! So just close your eyes and jump. You will not regret it. Your wife (if you have one) will maybe regret it though. Guitarmaking seem to be quite consuming for those who tries it...

About tap tones. Guitarmaking is very similar to religion in the meaning of not being able to really prove anything. It is always a matter of belief and interpretation. The people who "tap tune" their guitars believe they have a method that works, and if their guitars are good - fine. But they can't really proof it is because of the tap tuning. So my advice, for what it is worth, don't confuse your mind with tuning before you are sure you really have the essentials right, and they are more about geometric and mechanic issues.



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Anders Eliasson -> RE: New Member (Apr. 25 2007 8:40:07)

Shermann

Thanks for your nice words.

I agree with Per. In the start concentrate on making the physics right. Meaning: If you can maker top and bottom plate more or less equal thickness (around 2,1mm if good qality spruce) standard bracing system, The box square, the neck straight and get a more or less correct neckangle, the guitar will sound and play..... (Thats something, no[:D])



Sherman -> RE: New Member (Apr. 27 2007 13:52:02)

Anders and Per,

Great advice, thanks!

Sherman



Estevan -> RE: New Member (Apr. 27 2007 21:41:24)

quote:

I live in Helena Montana


I travelled through that area once - we actually took a detour in order to have breakfast in Paradise. [:D] Beautiful countryside.

Welcome to the foro; I haven't been here long, but it's already been helpful and informative. And fun. Hope it will be for you, too.



Sherman -> RE: New Member (Apr. 29 2007 14:19:51)

Romerito, Estevan, Robbie, JBashorun, El Ted, Jim Opfer, Per, and Anders:
Thanks again! Thanks to all of you.

Sherman



stephen hill -> RE: New Member (Apr. 30 2007 22:54:44)

sherman, welcome, if you dare, come and make a guitar with me, in spain!!



Sherman -> RE: New Member (May 1 2007 17:03:42)

I keep trying to post messages without success. Anyhow, thanks for your kind invitation Stephen. I will keep it in mind for future reference! Sherman



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