Laurelyn Sexauer's first guitar

[Bruce Sexauer]

zandit75: Laurelyn really only knows about the one type of tuner, and may have never seen washers under the ferrules as none of the open back “Waverly-esque” tuners I favor use them. Those washers are more common on Grover rotomatic type tuners such as the Schaller M6 or the Gotoh 510.

[Godfather]

WOW! Congratulations Laurelyn...this is an amazing looking guitar. I am grateful to have been able to follow along. Thank you for sharing your summers journey with us.

Please continue building guitars, even if it is just as a hobby.

I cannot wait to hear the sound clips.

[SJ VanSandt]

Hey, Laurelyn, I have an idea. Talk your dad into trading one of his guitars for yours! He admitted that yours sounded better than his latest, the black limba. You could sell his guitar for a bit more money than you could get for yours, and he wouldn't be able to bring himself to sell your guitar - it would become a family heirloom. Win/win situation! (Except Bruce might be out a little cash. )

[mikealpine]

Will this guitar be visiting Woodstock, if not sold before then?

[Bruce Sexauer]

Originally Posted by mikealpine

Will this guitar be visiting Woodstock, if not sold before then?

Baker asked me to forego WILS this year. In fact he begged me as he knows I could have talked him into it. Unfortunately, there won’t be a WILS next year, and that means I won’t have another chance at it till 2020. I probably should have talked Baker into it anyway, so, as they say, hindsight is 2020 .

I have been thinking that I will regret not hanging onto Laurelyn’s first guitar as it is a true symbol of our relationship. But all of my guitars are symbols of the the time in my life they were built during, and it is hard to draw a line. Can’t keep them all, and I have far more guitars than makes any kind of sense, so I continue to practice unattachment.

[Zandit75]

Originally Posted by Bruce Sexauer

zandit75: Laurelyn really only knows about the one type of tuner, and may have never seen washers under the ferrules as none of the open back “Waverly-esque” tuners I favor use them. Those washers are more common on Grover rotomatic type tuners such as the Schaller M6 or the Gotoh 510.

Well there you go, I didn't realise that! You learn something new everyday!

[printer2]

I will be the first to ask while the experience is still fresh, so do you see yourself making another one some day?

[LaurelynSexauer]

Originally Posted by printer2

I will be the first to ask while the experience is still fresh, so do you see yourself making another one some day?

The future is unforeseen! I had such a great summer building the guitar, and it’s so true that as I built it my mind was constantly noting what I would do differently the next time. But it’s very time consuming and I wouldn’t be able to do it unless it paid the bills. But I have been considering trying my hand at a quick and dirty uke for personal use.

[LaurelynSexauer]

Hey, all! It’s been a while since I’ve posted. I just starting my new job and have been so busy. It’s hard being back to work in an office setting after having such a wonderful summer working in the shop.

Yesterday, my dad hosted an NCAL meeting at his shop. After speaking to him about it last night, I am pleased to report that people had nothing but good things to say about my guitar! It makes me so happy to know it lives up to the expectations set.

[BradHall]

Lauralyn,
I was at the meeting yesterday and had the opportunity to play your guitar. What a wonderful instrument you created! The bloodline certainly shows. Listening to Bruce talk about it was a joy. I'm sure you know how proud of you he is.

[tadol]

I’ll second that! My personal favorite guitar is a mahogany/adirondack mini D that your dad built, and everything I love about that guitar was clearly evident in yours - the smaller body size was extremely comfortable, and its voice was clear and solid across the board. A truly great guitar, regardless of all else. You know my wife, so you know why I’m not negotiating to add it to my collection - but maybe after Italy - ;-)

[jaymarsch]

I was off the board for a bit and missed the meeting. I am hoping to get over to your dad’s shop at some point. Glad to hear that the guitar was well received.

Best,
Jayne

[LaurelynSexauer]

Originally Posted by BradHall

Lauralyn,
I was at the meeting yesterday and had the opportunity to play your guitar. What a wonderful instrument you created! The bloodline certainly shows. Listening to Bruce talk about it was a joy. I'm sure you know how proud of you he is.

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your insight and am happy you were able to play it! It's still a surreal feeling to know so many people have played and enjoyed this instrument I build...I can't get over it!

[LaurelynSexauer]

Originally Posted by tadol

I’ll second that! My personal favorite guitar is a mahogany/adirondack mini D that your dad built, and everything I love about that guitar was clearly evident in yours - the smaller body size was extremely comfortable, and its voice was clear and solid across the board. A truly great guitar, regardless of all else. You know my wife, so you know why I’m not negotiating to add it to my collection - but maybe after Italy - ;-)

Thank you!! This really means a lot to me. The fact that it is even comparable to my dads work is such a compliment on its own. I'm happy you enjoyed playing it!

P.s. Hope you're having a blast in Italy!

[LaurelynSexauer]

Originally Posted by jaymarsch

I was off the board for a bit and missed the meeting. I am hoping to get over to your dad’s shop at some point. Glad to hear that the guitar was well received.

Best,
Jayne

I'm so sorry you weren't able to make it to the meeting. I really hope you make it to the shop to play it! I would love to find out your opinion! On the bright side of missing the meeting, when you do make it to the shop you can get some quality time with the instrument instead of sharing it with everyone else!