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I ordered a mahogany OM kit from LMI, and it arrived yesterday, so I'm about to get started on serial number 1. I'm excited, but I have a busy weekend coming up, so I won't get much done right away. I need to let the idea that I'm really going to do this sink in a little before I start, anyway.

I'm going to build a guitar! Woot!

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John Cavanaugh
Saint Paul, MN
"What could possibly go wrong?"

Good for you John. I sure can relate. Yesterday at 15:30, I finally strung up my very first... I still can't get over it... You will be amazed and dumbstruck when you strike those strings. Best of luck.

Alain

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Congrats on taking the leap!

Great ready for a great ride!
By the way, what are you planning for #2? And dont try and weasle out of it and say your NOT thinking about your next already.

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Way to go, and have fun

Mike

[QUOTE=LanceK] By the way, what are you planning for #2? And don't try and weasel out of it and say you're NOT thinking about your next already. [/QUOTE]

You got me there. No. 2 will be a dreadnought for my son.   

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John Cavanaugh
Saint Paul, MN
"What could possibly go wrong?"

Woohoo John!

Good for you. My first was a RW OM from LMI. You're in for a great ride. You won't forget the moment when you first bring the strings up to tension, it doesn't fall apart, and it makes music.

Hope you have some books -- Cumpiano, for example -- to go with Robbie O'Brien's excellent DVD that comes with the kit.

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John good luck with #1 -- you'll be hooked in no time.

Alain -- what do you mean you strung up #1 and no pictures -- that just ain't right.Anthony Z38807.5965046296

John, I just started Number 1 and Im having a blast. I got my kit from John Hall and he has been the best with helping me. You cant buy all the great people and info on this site!
Good Luck

Jim Placilla
Long Island N.Y.

SUCKER!!!!! YOU HAVE BEEN BITTEN!!!
Just kidding...we all have been bitten by this bug and will never let it go.
You have come to best place as a beginner. When a question comes up, just
ask...
Good Luck and welcome
Andy

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Andy Z.
http://www.lazydogguitars.com

So have you jumped all the way in and maxed out your cards on wood for future builds? I finished two kits from Martin, a d and om from John Hall, and I am ready to jump in to my first from scratch. Lets us know how it turns out!

My second one (I hesitate to call it my #2) is on my bench and I have #'s 3-10 in my head just waiting to be incarnated.
Good luck.
-j.

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John!!!If you have opened the box, the first thing you need to do is join a 12 step program today!!! You are now addicted to the wood

Now for a real tip. This might not seem real important, but without a doubt the best piece of advice I can give you John, is keep a detailed daily journal. List every thing you do. Describe all difficulties you run into and their resolutions. All success no mater how small. All thoughts you have in the beginning of a work session, the main thoughts in the middle of a work session and all thoughts you have at the end of the work session. This time spent on the journal will slow you down a bit, but that is almost always a good thing. The insight the journal will store for future reference is priceless worth every second you spent on it.
MichaelP38807.7183680556

I'm putting the finish on my first. No.1 never got any nitro, but it is now. I learned how to finish on numbers 2 through 5. Believe me, finishing really is, "THE SECOND HALF" of building a guitar. Good luck with your first. Hey we'll look at anything. Takes some pics and toss them up here. Go man Go!

Bitten, nah, infected is a more appropriate term, and now, you are a "Carrier".

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Good luck with your first build John, Baby steps are the 2 words that are haunting me since i joined the OLF, sometimes you'll even have to walk out of the shop in a hurry but remember that we're here for support through it all!

welcome to the best guitar building forum on the web John! Let me know if you have questions about any steps presented in my DVD. We all look forward to pictures.

Cool John!

My first experience was with an LMI kit - A great way to learn! What Michael said about keeping a journal is spot on. I've learned so much just going back and reading my notes. Document successes AND failures, both provide opportunities to learn and make the next one better. (Don't kid yourself, there WILL be a next one! )

Have fun!

-Mark

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