mrjones200x Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Hey there ive played a few diff acoustic guitars but still only have a cheap one (Aria) and was wondering as im quite technical if it would be possible to make an acoustic guitar from all mahogany? Would it work and sound nice? Be exspensive to do tho. Reason i ask is i remember being told about an epiphone mahogany accoustic guitar from the 80's. Dont know how much was mahogany tho? Anyone here built there own with any ideas or input? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagwood Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I'd start by getting a kit from Stew-Mag or the LMI. That and about 200 hours. Its a lot of work especially if you don't have all the tools/clamps etc. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjones200x Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Thanks dude. Fancy trying. Can get clamps at work etc. Mahogany good/bad idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I play a Gibson LG-0 frequently, and it's mahogany. I really like it. If you're looking for a kit, Martin sells a few different versions. They run between $400 and $650. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjones200x Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Cheers mate just been looking at there site. Looks qiuite involved so have to look at more carefully i think. Electric kits look easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 You'll find that mahogany adds a warm and woody tone. If that's what you're after, then by all means. Traditionally mahogany is used on classical guitars. Some have spruce tops for a more bright tone. The choice is yours. And yes, while building your own guitar is satisfying it ain't like buildin' book-ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeluck Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 [/i just sold my 30 year old Epiphone NO 245 protype. It was one they made for Japan to produce when Epiphone was sold in 78. The guitar was a mini Jumbo 12 string. All mahogany, including the neck with a laminated spruce/maple top/soundboard. This guitar was the most mellow sounding 12 string I have ever heard. It didn't have the tinny sound most seem to have. Nice and even and held tune increadably well. Light or extra lights worked best and without neck adjustment. Every one who played it contributed the sound to the solid mahogany neck. Saddly, I didn't play it much and went to blues, alt, etc..so I went electric to get an old Joe Pass.....b If your going to build one, good luck. Not all clamps are created equal, not all parts fit right so you may need a steamer and other speciality tools. Unless your going to make more than one, it usually cost more to make one than purchase one and improve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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