Hello Pete (and all),
Regarding your question about kits, I'm also not
familiar w/ Midwest Guitar. I know that in past copies
of American Luthiery from the Guild of American
Luthiers, J. Calkin reviews several kits from Stew/Mac
as well as Musicmakers and has good things to say
about each. Also, Luthiers Mercantile International
also sell boxed sets of materials. These are less
'kits' as the sides aren't bent, the fretboard isn't
slotted, the rosette isn't routed into the top,etc.
but they offer these services for a fee. I've had
students who have brought these boxed sets to the shop
to build w/ me and the materials all were very good. I
guess one has to decide how much of the work you want
done for you. Bending sides doesn't have to be that
big of a deal and that's what seems to scare folks
more then anything. It also depends on what tools you
have and how much time your willing to spend on this
project. It sounds like you have some tools (and
experience) so maybe consider buying a boxed set of
materials and building a guitar from A to Z. My first
guitar was the first thing I EVER built and it took me
over 2 years to make. Good luck.
Best, Greg

Greg Brandt
www.gregbrandtguitars.com


-- JPP45 <jpp45@...> wrote:
> Hello, Hobbyist/newbie here. My experience to date
> has been totally
> involved with minor repairs, a few neck resets,
> refinishing, set-ups,
> etc. I've never tried to build a guitar from
> scratch as yet. Has
> anyone had any experience with the kits offered from
> Midwest Guitar?
>
> http://www.midwestguitar.com/kits.htm
>
> I'd be interested in any feedback from the group.
> I'm thinking about
> building a classical from one of their kits.
> Probably a spruce/maple
> 635 or 640 scale. Any input would be appreciated.
>
> Regards,
>
> Pete L.
> Troy, Michigan
>
>





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