I finally went retail and am overloaded after just one day

I posted a for sale ad on a gun forum that i belong to, just to test the water

I expected maybe one guitar, two at best
I just needed to get some money for parts to build more guitar

So far in less than a 24 hour period
3 guitar
1 amp
3 kits
and 3 that want to see my inventory of boxes to choose from, for me to build them one

I have enough parts and supplies to put one kit together and have 2 dulcimer strummers and one guitar ready to sell


I have one guy wanting a ukulele and one asking about a banjo

This is almost like a real job now
I'm frustrated , but I hope it lasts

I know it doesn't sound like much to our established builders, but when you are not prepared a little seems like a lot

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I know it doesn't sound like much to our established builders......

First of all, congrats, isn't it fun when things turn good?

Second, some "established builders" are not about volume.... I built 100 my first year, 85 my second year... now I only build customs (maybe 20 a year, plus personal builds)... it's not that I don't like building anymore, but I like building better quality and really enjoy the creative process with a customer..... and, I'm playing more, so there's just less time to build lots of the some old CBG....

Do what you enjoy... enjoy the ride.... there's plenty of room for everyone....

the best,

Wichita Sam
I can already see how I would not enjoy the process as much if i had to do this full time
I spent all day today running around trying to replenish supplies and will pulling all niters for the next few days

That is mostly through lack of preparation though, I really only expected to sell enough to buy some more tuners and string
But everytime I log into that site I have one more person wanting one or with a request to make something they have in their mind

It's really more than about the money
People have decided that something I have created is worthy enough for them to spend that money that they worked hard to earn
That's a huge ego blast at a much needed time
The biggest thrill is the guy buying them as gifts for other people
The second biggest thrill is the pro musician that ordered one

I just ordered Kenni's CD so maybe by next year I'll be too busy playing also

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