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Hey guys (and gals for that matter)! My name is Jordan, and I am a newbie in all senses of the word. I've been on this site several times to read up on a lot of things, but wanted to say "hello" and thank you in advance for your help (as I know I'll need it).

Anyways....I guess if I'm facing the facts I haven't completed a guitar yet. I've been working on one for a while, but haven't had the time to complete it yet. Right now I'm trying to acquire the "appropriate" tools, and have been busy making a lot of the jigs I'll use in the future.

John Mayes has been a big inspiration to me....long before I even knew about OLF. His videos have really opened my eyes to some of the more modern ways of guitarmaking. I'd say I'm fairly well read....been through Cumpiano & Natelson's book several times, but fall extremely short on the experience end. I guess learning is the fun part, right?

Well sorry to be so long-winded, but I just wanted to introduce myself.....thanks for stopping by!

Jordan Bunte
Houston, TXJordan Bunte38870.98

Jordan
Welcome to the club
You are going to love this place!!!!!

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

Welcome Jordan (dang, another Texan).

Good to have you here.   

Ron

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Ron Wisdom

Somewhere in the middle of Arkansas......

Jordan,

Welcome aboard. Guitar building is addicting! This is the place to learn how to build great guitars, and have a lot of fun. There are several TX builders here on at the OLF, so maybe you can visit them and get some 1st hand instruction, and check out some world class guitars.

Jeff

Hi Jordan,

Nice to see you here. It is a mighty fine place. You will learn a lot and most likely have fun doing it. Sorry to hear about the Texas thing, but then I guess everyone can't be from California. (Just kidding!!! Love Texas and the ...well, wide open spaces....)

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Joe Beaver
Maker of Sawdust

Thanks so much for responding guys! The guitar I am building right now is an LMI EI Rosewood Dreadnought that is serviced.

One other thing I forgot to mention----I'm a lefty! That being said I have already made a Martin-style bridge and altered the bracing pattern.

Salutations Jordan. You're exactly right, learning is the fun part!
As I was reading your post, it invoked some very recent memories for me. Emphasis on the 'very'. You'll see that TAS (tool acquisition syndrom) is very real. Followed by WAS (wood acquisition syndrom) and also, upgrade-itus. This last being closely related to TAS...

I would say that you can still be saved, but if you're reading this, it's probably already too late.

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Alain,

Thanks for the greetings! Sadly, TAS (and the like) has run in my family for many years, and we haven't seen any signs of recovery thus far.

I'm definitely trying to control it, but as you eloquently stated, "it's probably already too late."

JordanJordan Bunte38871.1921527778

[QUOTE=Hesh1956] PS: I like your avatar, you will do well here... [/QUOTE]

Welcome to 'The Fight Club' Jordan...Just kiddin', I am fairly new here also. This is a great place to delve into one of the best things about music..Guitars! No shortage of info here.RichB38871.0336805556

Welcom here Jordan, you got yerself a new band of big brothers now! Best of the best of forums where you can talk about musical instruments mainly but also gas prices, your pets, favorite movies etc

But if there is one thing we're counting on from you, PICS of your build please!

good to have you here!

Serge

Welcome to the forum Jordan.

Another welcome to ya, Jordan.

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Welcome aboard Jordan and good luck with the LMI kit build.

Hi Jordan, welcome to the forum, and good luck on your new venture into this maddening world of lutherie.    For me, experience is the way I learn, so now that you've done your research, jump right in and have fun!
Craig

Welcome, Jordan! This is definitely a fine place for information and comraderie. Having seen your avatar, though, I have to say that you need to find a better way to fit a dovetail!

welcome Jordan, this is such a great place to learn about guitars and life... Not sure I like your avitar, but thats just me, however...
Buttzilla you definately win the avitar of the year award.. my opinion.
Mike

Welcome, and I'm looking forward to hearing about your adventures.

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Just wanted to thank everyone for the warm greeting! I really appreciate and respect everyone here...I've got a lot to learn from each of you.

The avatar is of the movie "Office Space"...the guy gets revenge on a fax/copy machine from his office. Pretty funny really. Of course, that could be me after I finish my first build...we'll have to wait and see how it turns out


Jordan

Welcome, Jordan. What part of Houston?
Do you know Michael McBroom? Joshua French? (Both Houstonians.)
I think between those two you could have any question answered, plus a lot of inspiration to boot!
(Do we have any others from south east Texas?)

Good to have another Texan on board.

Steve

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Hi Steve. I'm from Northwest Houston--Jersey Village area. No I haven't met either Michael or Joshue yet. I've only been on here a couple of times so far. I will definitely look them up though.

Help is something I undoubtedly need. I have more questions than knowledge, but you have to start somewhere, right?

Thanks for posting everyone!

Jordan

Jordan--one added perk of visiting Joshua is Clark's Hardwood Lumberyard...which is 1 block from Joshua's home.
Arrange enough time to spend at least half a day at Clark's; but be advised--you can go totally mad with wood lust going through their several warehouses.

We need to get the Houston area luthiers together at some point.

SteveSteve Kinnaird38873.7797685185

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http://www.stephenkinnaird.com

What Steve said, regarding Clarke's. Definitely a source of problems for us with WAS. On the positive side, however, I've saved a lot of money by buying wood at Clarke's. Another good place, but with not as big of a selection as Clarke's is Houston Hardwoods on 34th St.

Jordan -- you're not far from me. I'm in the Spring Branch area, just off Wirt and Long Point. PM me and I'll give you directions and my phone #.

Best,

Michael

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Michael, what part of town is Houston Hardwoods in?
How are they stocked for Honduran mahogany?

Thanks,

Steve

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From Nacogdoches...the oldest town in Texas.

http://www.stephenkinnaird.com