My first guitar

[patric]

Well I thought I'd better get my construction log posted. This is my first acoustic guitar and after much searching, decided to order a kit from Kenneth Michael guitars. It is an IR L-00 and I bought the Megamould and other tools which come with the 'Success Kit'. I have to say it was a good decision. It is a testament to the quality of the kit and the online build instructions that I was able to complete the guitar without having to bother the good people on this forum with my ususal stupid questions. The guitar came out great and my son ( who is a professional musician) reckons it is as good as any guitar in his collection, including the Gibsons and Taylors. It was probably beginner's luck, but I have now got the bug, and am on my second, a scratch build OM in English Walnut with a Bearclaw Sitka top. I will post some pictures of that
build in another post as I go along.
Below are some pictures of the L-00 build. camera went belly up towards the end of the build so the progress cuts off after the box is complete.












































My appologies for the quality of the pictures - a photographer I am not.

I hope this is of interest

Patric

[John Parchem]

really? that is your first. Your work through out the post looks great, very clean. Have fun with your second as well.

[Lonnie B]

Patric that is really great. First build? That has to have you champing at the bit for the next one. Very nice.

[ken cierp]

Way to go Patric!!!

Looks great -- I'd sure like to see a pic of the completed instrument and a sound clip posted in the gallery when you get a chance.

Keep us posted on your new project.

[patric]

Well thanks for the positive comments. If I can get the guitar back from my son anytime soon I'll get a picture of the finished instrument and maybe get a sound clip or video.
I built two electric guitars for him before this one so I had some idea about the general construction, but I have had much more enjoyment building the acoustic. So much so that I have started my second and have invested in the wood for a further 5!

Should keep me busy for the next couple of years anyway.

Patric

[Lonnie B]

Good for you Patric enjoy :0)

[Tim Benware]

It's looking great.