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🌟 Weekly Question Series 🌟 "How do I start 🌟 Weekly Question Series 🌟 "How do I start my own business doing what you're doing? Is it hard to sell instruments?" If you are looking to get rich, then sell your instruments for 40 grand each, or find another profession! Seriously though, I don't know who is buying anything over a few grand. But anyway...! A couple of months ago I saw an "influencer" type luthier selling some snake oil on "how to be successful, and how to gain followers". It was an awful approach to a simple question, and you shouldn't charge people to be an influencer type 🤢. Full stop. This is a tough profession to be in much like many others. You soon learn that you are simply a small fish in a big ocean. For one, don't idolize any one person, and start your own path on simple things first. Have a good business plan, and plan on investing money if you want to be successful. You need quality product, decent tools, and a hell of a lot of knowledge. Read everything you can on building instruments, and watch every @obrien_guitars videos that is out there! Working one on one with a luthier is a great start to see the ins and outs of the process. Keep an open mind, and more importantly learn from each mistake. Lastly, keep a journal of every build so you can document the process and ultimately refine it. I think this community is great, and we all learn off of each other, so don't be afraid to ask questions. My DM door is always open and I'd love to share the things I know. And if I don't know, I'll ask someone that does. Selling is hard as well, but not impossible. Start small and maybe undervalue your first few instruments as you experiment and try new things. Then when you reach new levels your value should increase rightfully so. The important parts of an instrument are what makes it's sound, so don't rely on flashy, intricate inlay work. Get the sound part down first! This is just my opinion, and how I've gone down this road. Definitely have fun with it! Oh one more thing...get yourself some decent plans, and don't "wing it" 😉
What you are looking at is ancient bog oak. Carbon What you are looking at is ancient bog oak. Carbon dating from this source puts it at around 5300 years old, which was dug up in Eastern England. It has an incredible tap tone, which will make a very responsive guitar. This b/s set will be coupled with a sinker mahogany top as well! You definitely don't want to miss this one...
I dig it.... Ziricote front and back to match the I dig it.... Ziricote front and back to match the ziricote body for an 8 string baritone ukulele. 🤗
Classical guitar specs: • Sinker redwood top • Curly myrtle b/s • Macassar ebony fretboard • Ebony marble bridge • Reinforced Spanish cedar neck • Curly/quilted maple, and walnut burl appointments • Wittner geared tuning pegs • Savarez strings • 650mm scale • Hand rubbed finish • Modified Torres bracing
You ever meet someone and felt like you've known t You ever meet someone and felt like you've known them for a while? That's how I felt the very first time talking with this client. He has such a good soul that I can feel his energy all the way here in Utah! I tried to assimilate that same energy into this instrument, and hopefully I have succeeded. 🙏 Still need to intonate this classical guitar over the weekend, and get a sound clip recorded, but it is good to go. Happy weekend nerds! .. . . . #classicalguitar #classicalguitarist #classicalmusic #classicalart #artisan #smallbusinessowner #guitarbuilder #guitarporn #guitardaily #loothing #luthier #luthieria #guitarra #アコースティックギター #ウクレレ #dehoutwinkel #downtownlogan #loganutah #boutiqueguitars #handcrafted #happyholidays #whatsonyourbench #ukulele #uke #ukulelemaker #singersongwriter #music #acousticguitar
🌟Weekly Question Series 🌟 First I'd like to 🌟Weekly Question Series 🌟 First I'd like to show off this headstock for an 8 string baritone uke, and should have it wrapped up tomorrow. Plus you'll see some first looks, and maybe some sounds from the recent classical guitar I finished. Onto the question(s).... "What is your ordering process like? How long does it typically take to compete an instrument?" First you contact me about what it is you'd like to have built, and from there we can discuss the tone woods, playing style, sound, etc. From there I take a 25% deposit to secure your spot in line, and then I'll order any wood I don't have. The tone wood industry is constantly evolving, and what is available today, can be gone tomorrow. So I tend to act quickly on your choice woods! The time frame is dependent on a lot of things, but more or less you can start to see your finished instrument around 14-18 weeks. I personally don't like to rush my work, and to alleviate any stress in the wood, I'm constantly letting it rest in between the different tasks. You can surely reach out to me with any questions either here, or on my website. Link in bio. Maybe some current or new clients can chime in with their experience with me so far 😉 . . . . #woodworking #maker #handmadeguitar #uke #ukulele #ukulelelove #ukulelemaker #guitarbuilder #guitarshop #guitarporn #tonewood #dehoutwinkel #design #downtownlogan #craftbeer #craftsman #singersongwriter #fingerstyleguitar #acousticguitar #classicalguitarmaking #classicalguitar #boutiqueguitars #loothing #luthier #luthiersofinstagram #whatsonyourbench #steelstringguitar #smallbusiness
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