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Permalink Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague on February 29, 2012 at 3:56am

HBB,

I'd keep it. Here's why:

1) It's your first. You'll spend the next 268 builds tweaking and improving on what you learned from it.
2) You'll regret not keeping it. Not now, perhaps. But 5 or 10 years from now.
3) You can only ever build one Number 1.
4) Donate something playable. Or at least, more playable than your first.
5) You love all your children, but the redheaded freckle faced gap toothed one has a special place deep in your heart.

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Permalink Reply by 3 String Blues on February 29, 2012 at 3:57am

do it..what goes around comes around!...its always good to do good

 

besides, it's a know remedy to help put some hair on your chest

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Permalink Reply by Hip Bone Bellaire on February 29, 2012 at 4:21am

Oily "Strat-O'-Nine-Tales" Fool.... Good thoughts.. was also thinking about what I could build that would be functional, fast and look good... Kinda a look in the mirror thing... OK Not funny but better then old, not working and slow.

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Permalink Reply by The Phrygian Kid on February 29, 2012 at 4:23am

I say no. You are acknowledging faults in it. I don't know what u mean by the frets are not close, does it play in tune? Hang it on the wall and keep building. I don't part with instruments I'm not proud of myself

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Permalink Reply by William McCauley on February 29, 2012 at 5:46am

Take the time and build them something nice. You'll be happier and so will the person who winds up with it. 

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Permalink Reply by Dan Sleep on February 29, 2012 at 6:05am

Hang on to Numero Uno and make them another one. I don't have my first and I kind of wish I had hung onto it.

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Permalink Reply by Hip Bone Bellaire on February 29, 2012 at 6:19am

decided... Gonna keep it.. maybe make a new one... thanks all

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Permalink Reply by Richard G Caudill on February 29, 2012 at 8:47am

There ya go !!  Keeping it is ur bestest deal .... I will agree with oily ,, what u want to make is something that sounds and plays good .. if it looks good that is a plus .

 

and it WILL make hair grow on ur chest ,, cause it will make u feel so good when u see someone pick it up and the suprise and delight that transforms their fces ,,when they first experience it !!!!    

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Permalink Reply by Lonman on February 29, 2012 at 4:38pm

I recently have my first build (see pic) to my nephew for his birthday. 1) he likes guitar and plays a little 2) wanted to give it to him. The guitar though, when I gave it to him I shook my head because for being my first one and with nail frets, the thing still plays great, sounds great, and is straight as can be. I also was running out of room, so this freed up space. I agree with Beatlejuice- good things come around and if posterity doesn;t bother you, then heck ya, donate to a good cause instead of letting your guitars stack up and not get enjoyed by someone else but yourself. Good comments from everyone- there is no wrong decision on this one.

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Permalink Reply by Hayden A Butler on March 1, 2012 at 9:29am

Totally agree - its YOUR first.

Also if you are planning on giving one to charity in the future, (if it is an illness charity) maybe give it to the people who might have received money for it in a raffle.  It means that they will have something to enjoy and keep their spirits up.

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Permalink Reply by Hip Bone Bellaire on March 1, 2012 at 11:03am

All good points... thanks again

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