Marc,
Thanks for the offer. I've ordered plans for the Varquain guitar-bodied hg from Barry Black at blackboardcreations.com. I'm sure there will be much study and much reading going on before I jump in. Figured that if I can actually build a Varquain and actually learn to play something in the next 10 years, then maybe I'll attempt a lute-backed version-no rush. Don't expect the plans to arrive for another week or so, but when the time comes, I'm sure I'll be in contact with you and others as well. BTW, I'm in the Louisville, KY area John Tappan -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Reymen Marc Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 3:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [HG] Another newbie you can always contact me i'll be glad to help... what kind of instrument are you making? what plans ...? marc reymen ----- Original Message ----- From: john tappan <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2007 4:25 PM Subject: [HG] Another newbie Hello, All! Another newbie comes out of hiding! Been reading for a week or two to try to get a read on how hard it is to build an instrument. My take is it's difficult but not impossible-in fact, it sounds like it may be easier to build than to actually learn to play it. Which is OK, because my woodworking skills (not much to brag about) are still a sight better than my musical skills. Anyway, I've finally taken the plunge and ordered plans, but don't expect construction to begin until the fall. Other projects in line first. So, if I'm not around for a while, I'm sure I'll be back before construction begins. But good to know there is advice available. Thanks. John Tappan
