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Beautiful work Chris. I would really like to build a stringed instrument just for the challenge, but my total lack of musical ability always dampens my enthusiasm.

You should go for it mike, I knew nothing of how to play when I started. I play a little now when I can get my left hand to work that is. After the first couple I took lessons then the repairs forced me to really learn to play so when people were asking questions, set up etc, I would know what they were talking about. You can get kits now for the DIY that takes a lot of the guesswork out, cheap too. For under $150 you can build a playing quality kit. http://www.diyguitars.com.au

Is it through neck? I thought Gibson style was through neck. Looks awesome. A lot of fun with that thing, I bet.

Chris, I know nothing about guitars but it looks really neat.

Not all Gibson’s are through necks Brian. This one has a bolt on neck, which is one of the hardest parts of the build. Getting the neck pocket straight, level, square, and full contact for sound transfer can be challenging, never-mind that tension from the strings needs to be a strong joint. You all should try building one, there a lot of fun to build and play!

Wow That’s a beauty.

Thanks Jim, the hardware is all gold plated, looks fantastic in person.