Introduce yourself! Comment here if you're attending, competing in the Build Off, the Pinewood Derby, etc.! Scroll down to comment on this post. See you soon!
Paul Mitchell here from the SF Bay Area. I am a recently retired Electrician of 35 years. I picked up the Guitar last year and have been hooked. So far, I'm a cowboy cord and 12-bar blues/pentatonic level player. I built a Stewmac Tele Kit last year and realized that I loved building these and wanted to learn to build them from wood stock. I purchased a Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Machine, Bandsaw, Planer, Drum Sander, Spindle Sander, Router, Table Saw and a variety of Luthier/set up tools (all tools were bought for dimes on the dollar from Facebook Marketplace) . I am having a blast. I am looking forward to meeting the group for this event. I'm hoping t…
My latest build. It is a European Beech body, stock neck pick up with a humbucker at the bridge, The bridge and tailpiece will be the LesPaul style ABR-1. The dragon and text will be filled with black epoxy and the body will be a translucent light blue to dark blue burst covered by a 2K high gloss poly.
Hello! I'm Tony Sopata from Saint Paul, MN. I just discovered the fun of guitar making a few months ago. I built a Telecaster from a pallet, which I entered into the Build Off. Because, well, why not? Looking forwared to meeting other people who share my interest in building and playing guitars!
Chris Pitre, from the Boston area. One time workshop participant back in 2020. Working on a Tele for the build-off, but planning on being at all the events to hang out and meet everyone. Looking forward to this great event.
Hey Chris, Rick B here, if you have any interest in driving to Denver, let me know. I'm planning on driving from Providence.. But I have two weeks off..
Paul Mitchell here from the SF Bay Area. I am a recently retired Electrician of 35 years. I picked up the Guitar last year and have been hooked. So far, I'm a cowboy cord and 12-bar blues/pentatonic level player. I built a Stewmac Tele Kit last year and realized that I loved building these and wanted to learn to build them from wood stock. I purchased a Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Machine, Bandsaw, Planer, Drum Sander, Spindle Sander, Router, Table Saw and a variety of Luthier/set up tools (all tools were bought for dimes on the dollar from Facebook Marketplace) . I am having a blast. I am looking forward to meeting the group for this event. I'm hoping t…
Hello! I'm Tony Sopata from Saint Paul, MN. I just discovered the fun of guitar making a few months ago. I built a Telecaster from a pallet, which I entered into the Build Off. Because, well, why not? Looking forwared to meeting other people who share my interest in building and playing guitars!
Hello!! I’m Brad Bransen from Sacramento, CA. Looking forward to meeting and spending time with everyone.
Greetings Toasters! Rick B here.. Taking the drive from Providence.. Looking forward to hanging out with everyone..
Chris Pitre, from the Boston area. One time workshop participant back in 2020. Working on a Tele for the build-off, but planning on being at all the events to hang out and meet everyone. Looking forward to this great event.