Alikingravi
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Hi All,
I have recently developed an interest in instrument building (Guitars) as I have been playing guitar for about 14 years now. I have recently found an expert luthier who is building my own custom designed electric guitar (but he is based in Cornwall). Obviously I know a lot about playing the instrument but I know nothing about how it is built. So after months and months of research, I have come to know that this work is super duper intricate and requires a lot of experience and skill (well I knew that before as well but now I understand the true value of craftsmanship and how long it takes to do a "fine" job).
By profession I am a Microchip design engineer and I work in Newport, South Wales. I am looking for an experienced wood craftsman or a luthier who is up for giving some wood crafting lessons to me (Samurai looking for his Sensei). Since I am quite busy most of the time I was hoping to get 1 class a week for a couple of hours (Preferably in Newport, but I can commute to Cardiff or other areas in South Wales accessible by public transport). I am planning to build a home workshop, but that is far from becoming a reality at the moment but it is my future endeavour. I was hoping to learn the basics and practice (maybe assist someone with their projects etc) so that when I finally build my own workshop I can build by own electric guitar! That would just be awesome! (hammer)
I understand there are not many wood workers in South Wales but please let me know if anyone is interested and we can work out how to get started. Thank you for your time.
Best Regards,
Ali
Hi All,
I have recently developed an interest in instrument building (Guitars) as I have been playing guitar for about 14 years now. I have recently found an expert luthier who is building my own custom designed electric guitar (but he is based in Cornwall). Obviously I know a lot about playing the instrument but I know nothing about how it is built. So after months and months of research, I have come to know that this work is super duper intricate and requires a lot of experience and skill (well I knew that before as well but now I understand the true value of craftsmanship and how long it takes to do a "fine" job).
By profession I am a Microchip design engineer and I work in Newport, South Wales. I am looking for an experienced wood craftsman or a luthier who is up for giving some wood crafting lessons to me (Samurai looking for his Sensei). Since I am quite busy most of the time I was hoping to get 1 class a week for a couple of hours (Preferably in Newport, but I can commute to Cardiff or other areas in South Wales accessible by public transport). I am planning to build a home workshop, but that is far from becoming a reality at the moment but it is my future endeavour. I was hoping to learn the basics and practice (maybe assist someone with their projects etc) so that when I finally build my own workshop I can build by own electric guitar! That would just be awesome! (hammer)
I understand there are not many wood workers in South Wales but please let me know if anyone is interested and we can work out how to get started. Thank you for your time.
Best Regards,
Ali
