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Comment by Alan Budgen on March 11, 2017 at 1:02am

If anyone in London is interested (although one chap travels each week from Norwich!), this is the link to the advanced course, but you should start with the beginners - unless you are an experienced woodworker. http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/courses/short/advanced-guitar-making/

Comment by Alan Budgen on March 11, 2017 at 12:56am

Very true, Jock! I always end up taking things a stages too far. I enjoyed it so much, I signed up for the part time Guitar Making course at CASS! Here's my efforts so far, It's going to be based on a Martin 00 12th fret. Great tutors and gaining lots of knowledge and skills... I will return to building CBGs soon though - because they are so much fun. There are only two instrument making courses left in London, and the full time course at CASS is closing (part time is still going for now). It is fully subscribed and earns it's way, but there is not enthusiasm for music in education at the moment... a country run by bean counters who don't understand the value of anything.

Comment by Alan Budgen on March 11, 2017 at 12:46am

Comment by Jock MacHinery on March 5, 2017 at 11:08pm

That's a very nice piece of work, especially for a first off. starting with a kit is often a very good way in to a new hobby.

You know that this will not be the last, don't you? ;-)

Comment by Alan Budgen on March 5, 2017 at 1:08pm

Thanks for the kind comments. I traced the f holes from my wife's violin and then made a plastic template - to make sure both were the same. Then just drilled cut and filed with whatever would fit in the holes. They are tight in places to get tools in! It never occurred to me before I started how splintery this kind of box would be, a harder wood would be better if I was to try it again!

Comment by Dee Ann on March 5, 2017 at 12:09am

Very nice! How did you cut your F holes? 

Comment by Bluesheart on March 4, 2017 at 3:26am

Beautiful! Amazing job, kit or not. 

Comment by Dave Lynas on March 4, 2017 at 12:12am

Those f holes are just right. I think Uncle John is right, gorgeous.

Comment by Uncle John on March 3, 2017 at 2:40pm

Did you cut those F holes?  They look great.

Comment by Uncle John on March 3, 2017 at 2:40pm

That is gorgeous.   Nice kit and job.