THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF AN AUSTRALIAN AMATEUR LUTHIER


"He who works with his hands is a labourer.

He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.

He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist."


St. Francis of Assisi




Saturday, November 21, 2009

My First Success, November, 2009





This my first success as an amateur luthier.  I count it as a success because I gave it to my niece as a birthday present, and she loved it. I am looking forward to her thanking me in her speech when she wins her first ARIA award.
22 3/4 inch scale, Bunya pine soundboard, New Guinea Rosewood back, sides and neck, Indian Rosewood fingerboard and bridge.