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Let's talk about a phobia.

So I might be putting myself out here as a crackpot, but I wanted to ask if anyone else has this worry. Do/did any of you builders have a worry when selling/giving away a c.b.g. that another builder might see/use it and scoff at your handiwork? It might just be because I have yet to break the over 20 builds mark, but it still worries me a little when faced with a sell.

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Permalink Reply by Reeds Taylor on January 21, 2014 at 12:01pm

Everyone I made for someone else, I was nervous as hell sending for just that reason. And it's like I hope they like it...... I hope they like it untiI hear from them.

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Permalink Reply by BUGGY (C) on January 21, 2014 at 12:26pm

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Permalink Reply by BUGGY (C) on January 21, 2014 at 12:30pm

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Permalink Reply by BUGGY (C) on January 21, 2014 at 12:31pm

Don't be scared....look...your's have to be better than mine?

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Permalink Reply by Dan Sleep on January 21, 2014 at 12:34pm

I will admit to having compared my stuff to other builder's creations. Sometimes I come out on top (in my opinion), other times, not so much. Make the best instrument you can and don't worry about it.

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Permalink Reply by BUGGY (C) on January 21, 2014 at 12:34pm

Here's a few more ...don't worry there are far worse ones to have.... send me a free one and I will tell you if it's any good or not...LOL

http://phobialist.com/

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Permalink Reply by colin mcgrath on January 29, 2014 at 10:57am

Lol.

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Permalink Reply by Clock The Wolf on January 21, 2014 at 12:57pm

I automatically assume that any builder out there is going to not only scoff at my stuff, but may die laughing...

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Permalink Reply by Bad Finger (Eric) on January 21, 2014 at 1:06pm

I'm there with you. I still post videos with my construction details so that even if someone wants to scoff I have a chance to improve.

I still have to admit a persistent curiosity and worry about my steampunk guitar I sent out to my buddy Ron. I know it is a good guitar to me, but I wonder constantly about it even with his direct feedback.

I sell stuff all day and every day as a profession, but because of the artistic and technical elements of this hobby I don't care to sell my CBGs.

I worry less if people like my singing...

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Permalink Reply by Piht Bull (Delta Dawg Guitars) on January 21, 2014 at 2:32pm

the one you entered in the contest ? Man thats one of my top 3 pics in the whole thing !

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Permalink Reply by Bad Finger (Eric) on January 21, 2014 at 2:50pm

Separation anxiety. Hahahha. Seriously. I can stop thinking about it anytime. Tomorrow sounds good.

My 8 year old niece has the third guitar I built and I just heard she was practicing a song so she could go out and make some money like the people she saw in NYC and Boston. That makes me feel great.

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Permalink Reply by Piht Bull (Delta Dawg Guitars) on January 21, 2014 at 2:31pm

im working on 41 and 42 right now . I have only kept 1 . that was my first one . I havnt sold any .....yet ;) Hell I want other builders to comment and play mine . Best ones are the ones that wont BS you and that way they can give you pointers where need be . No matter what we are all human and we will compare our work to each other every time . But screw it man ya gotta kick that worry outta ya head . Sell or give them away . if not your gonna be stuck with a hundred guitars collecting dust in the attic and always wondering if they suck or not .