A visit to David Dyke in Horam (www.luthierssupplies.co.uk) to choose the raw materials. A fantastic treasure trove of guitar wood with some seriously friendly help from David and his team. Lots of really good advise and interest in the guitar making process made us feel really welcome. Plus the company of a lovely cat called Whiffy! Alex did not once say he was bored so that must say something.
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| Lots to choose from |
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| Please let me go home now |
I bought the following:
Indian rosewood back and sides
Cedar soundboard
Ebony for finderboard, headstock veneer and bridge
Spruce bracing and struts
Cedrela for the neck
A range of coloured veneers to make the rosette
Bindings and purflings (strips of wood for the edges an decoration)
Total cost: £210.
Will buy the machine heads later when I have spare cash!
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