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Thanks for the tip Tracy. I am going to forward that link to my wife, Karen for X-Mas.

Since I work a taxi ride from Frankie's place, I might have to invite myself over and hear in person what you mean by a "distinctive sound!" Anyone want a report?

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"Building guitars looks hard, but it's actually much harder than it looks." Tom Buck

Please do, Steve! I will also stop for a visit next time I pass through Chicago.

Frankie...get the coffee pot ready!

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JJ
Napa, CA
http://www.DonohueGuitars.com

Do you take cream and sugar?

Yep...what kind of donuts do you like?

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JJ
Napa, CA
http://www.DonohueGuitars.com

The ones with the hole in the middle..........

Hi guys I am a new forum member and am in the northwest suburbs. Really am busy with school right now but would love to get together and get some juices flowing.

Karl

Hi, Karl and Welcome.

Folks, if we really want to do this, I can take the lead and make some suggestions, but not until January. My firm is moving and that with X-mas means pure chaos until after the new year starts.

Unless there are any volunteers to host/organize a get-together. Speak up if you are good at this kind of thing!!!!!

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"Building guitars looks hard, but it's actually much harder than it looks." Tom Buck

Steve,

My firm is located in Deerfield on Lake Cook Road. That's pretty close to Evanston. It may be a good place to meet for people up north and in the northwest suburbs.

Would be great to meet some people and talk shop as I'm getting ready to start a couple of guitars.

Frankie,

Your website and work looks really great. Would you mind a novice dropping in to visit? I'm not sure where the Avondale is - sounds like something up on the north side.

RayRay L39014.7940162037

Ray,

No problem at all. My contact info is on my website. Just drop me a line.
Also sorry for being tardy from the forum. Real busy at the shop these days.
I have some really rare Larson Bros. Instruments on the way for restoration. I
will post some pics. Hope everything is great in your worlds...

Ray- thanks for the location offer. Its close to the highway so easy for everyone to get to. What's the name of your firm I probably drive by it all the time.

I propose we pick a date and throw out some ideas for a loose agenda so everyone can get what they want out of it

That sounds really good, what about a couple of dates?

I ran into a website for luthiers of northern texas LINT. www.lint.org

They might have some good ideas for a loose organization.

I am thinking something in January after all of the hubbub of the holiday seasons. Shall we shoot for the last weekend in January, like the 28th?

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"Building guitars looks hard, but it's actually much harder than it looks." Tom Buck

That works for me. Everyone else?

I'm in...if you don't mind an Indiana resident attending. I'm a former Chicagoan BTW.

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JJ
Napa, CA
http://www.DonohueGuitars.com

JJ - Absolutely, you are in! Let's get a headcount - if the 28th of Jan. is good sound off!

The CAB is going green.

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"Building guitars looks hard, but it's actually much harder than it looks." Tom Buck

So late in the afternoon till ?????
Somewhere in Evanston
on Jan 28th
sounds good to me
Bring?

Karl

Karl, haven't got to the what to bring, yet. The actual meeting place is not yet set. My shop is not yet fitted out for scratch building. I would like a volunteer who can show us how he does his guitars. Raymond, are you up for this???

I am thinking, off the top of my head, one or more guitars, or something to show, jigs, tools, etc., work in progress. A braced top perhaps. Time is probably going to be early afternoon til about dinner time for those who have to travel, like JJ. We can order in, pizza or something, and I can supply drinks, etc.

Sound good so far?

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"Building guitars looks hard, but it's actually much harder than it looks." Tom Buck

Guys,

Depending how many people are interested in meeting, I can host at either my home (in Elmhurst) or at my office (in Deerfield). In either case, you will all have to excuse the mess - even when I clean for company, it sill looks messy! Oh yeah, no one can make too much fun of my guitars too !!

Let's pencil this date down as a tentative. We should all think about what we would like to discuss too.

Ray

Thanks for stepping up, Ray! Looks like this could happen!

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"Building guitars looks hard, but it's actually much harder than it looks." Tom Buck

Steve...I just thought of something important! Should the Bears continue to perform well, January 28 may be right in the middle of a playoff weekend. While I am certainly motivated to drive to Chicago for a meeting, I would be hard-pressed to miss a Bear playoff game. I'll research the schedule for the playoffs.

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JJ
Napa, CA
http://www.DonohueGuitars.com

Bears, playoffs? Is this the team that couldn't even beat Miami. Either way, conference championships are 21 Jan and the superbowl is 4 Feb. Either way I figure your Sundays should be cleared up by 13-14 Jan. I'm a Browns fan so my Sundays will open up much earlier, usually around mid-December!   

I'm hoping I can join all you guys, but I won't know my school workload until much closer. If I'm free, I'd like to come up and bring my latest 3 builds in progress.

Cheers!

John

Cheers!

John

i'm an avid woodworker and guitar player who has always wanted to build my own guitar and i've been thinking about it more and more lately. i've been doing a little research before i get started and stumbled upon this site.
i'm in the south suburbs and would love the chance to get together to learn and observe techniques, etc. if anyone is interested, i'm house broken and i'll bring a six pack

Welcome to the forum, jpmoore! You found the right place. I look forward to meeting you and the rest of the Chicago group in January.

All of us did a first build at one time and will be glad to give advice based on that which worked for each builder.

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JJ
Napa, CA
http://www.DonohueGuitars.com

I'm new to the forum, and have been buidling acoustic guitars for the past 4 years. I live in the northwest suburbs (Wheeling)and am always looking for a chance to learn and improve my work. I would love to join you on January 28.

Kevin Mason
masonguitars@aol.com

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Kevin Mason
Mason Guitars and Ukuleles on Facebook
http://masonguitars.net

Welcome Kevin! And welcome to the OLF.

Glad to have you on board. We need as many of the experienced builders to show up as possible.

Everyone, looks like a green light for the 28th of January.   So, pencil in that day. Ray in Elmhurst has volunteered to host us. More details to follow as we plan this thing. Will post as the date nears.

Cheers.

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"Building guitars looks hard, but it's actually much harder than it looks." Tom Buck