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Permalink Reply by Wal Callaby on October 10, 2017 at 7:58pm

No Bob, you're fine, it's a good tale.

Having (see my own post) struggled for four decades to make any real headway with six strings, I found just a few months back that three strings are not only more intuitive, they are loads more FUN. And fun is, ultimately, what it's all about.

Have fun!

Wal

Permalink Reply by Bob Rawson on October 11, 2017 at 2:26am

Thank you Wal

Although I can't put a tune together yet, I'm trying and I am improving every day but most importantly I'm having fun.

Cheers

Bob

Permalink Reply by Clarky on October 10, 2017 at 9:34pm

Hi Bob

Welcome, I'm UK too (up in Scotland).  It sounds like you know or work with wood so in my opinion you are most of the way there to making good cbg's.  I had to learn how to use hand tools and do different joints etc.  Now about 5 years later and 80 guitars down I'm pretty comfortable with the whole thing.  Having fun is the most important part of it.  I started selling them and didn't enjoy it so went back to making them for fun, and the occassional birthday present etc.  There's loads of good lessons on youtube, just make some noise and enjoy it.  Don't worry about the nerves thing, I've got arthritis in both hands but I can still make some noise!

Cheers

Justin

Permalink Reply by Bob Rawson on October 11, 2017 at 2:24am

Thanks Justin

Wow 80 guitars, that's some good going there.

I still can't play a tune but I'm trying and I am getting better every day.

It's all great fun

Cheers

Bob

Permalink Reply by Korrigan on November 8, 2017 at 11:44am

I can sympathize with the nerve damage and arthritis, I've got both. I remember the days when I could palm a basketball, but now with my right hand I can't spread my thumb and index finger more than 60 degrees apart and I can't hold onto a guitar pick for more than a few seconds before it goes flying off into the audience.

But like Clarky I'm having fun and can still make noise. My advice is finger picks and slide, if you haven't tried them yet.

Oh, and by audience I meant my dogs, Ruby and Shilo. :D