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I have been making guitars for about 40 years ( very slowly) I have completed 6... Early on because I worked about 60 hours a week as a letter carrier, and more recently because MS has stolen a lot of my dexterity and tactile sensation. Yet recently I did manage to finish my first bass guitar for a dear friend.

[falalalala]

Very nice work! What kind of wood is that?

I have dexterity issues too that affect my ability to throw pots, draw.paint, you name it.It takes so much longer to complete something and it drives me nuts!

I blamed it on MS until I found out I have Dupuytren's Contracture. Seeing a specialist in a few weeks so I'm looking forward to getting some help.

I hope you can get help for your hands.

[Hidden in reply to falalalala]

mahogany and maple, and thank you best wishes with hand specialist

[falalalala in reply to Hidden]

Thanks.

I've never used maple but mahogany is my favorite wood. to work with.

Our last boat provided a lot of opportunities for that.I like the way it cuts and the color is beautiful.

[kdali]

Impressive!!

[Hidden in reply to kdali]

thank you much appreciated

[lbenmaor]

Beautiful! Keep up the good work!

Leslie

[Hidden in reply to lbenmaor]

Thank you Leslie I appreciate it

[CatsandCars]

Nice! Makes me wish I could play bass. 😊

[Hidden in reply to CatsandCars]

Never too late to learn... Thank you

[Xvettech]

beautiful guitar!

[Hidden in reply to Xvettech]

Thank you

[BettysMom]

WOW!!

[Neworleanslady]

beautiful work

[Greentime]

it is a real beauty! I am sure your friend is thrilled!

[Amore55]

I am quite speechless. That is just beautiful.

[Hidden in reply to Amore55]

thank you for your sweet response

[irhunter]

Excellent! I am looking forward to seeing the seventh and eighth!

[Hidden in reply to irhunter]

Thank you we'll see if I am around long enough

[MSFlea]

Simply beautiful bass! I love the look of it. Mahogany and maple are beautiful woods. I don't know much about that personally, but my friend works with wood and tells me all about it, I simply love the looks of them🙂My husband plays bass and guitar, mostly bass these days. I think it is awesome that you have a great hobby! I sew and crochet, though I have not in a while due to being in a flare. I'm hoping to get back into it as I get out of it though! 🧶🧵

[mrsmike9]

Super nice work! My older brother taught himself guitar and played in nightclubs, back in the day. (He died in '68.)

[bxrmom]

That looks great! Keep up the great work! I am sure your friend was so happy to receive this beautiful piece of work to play!

[Hidden in reply to bxrmom]

Thank you

[Sweetheartonvdayl]

Hi Formerbikeguy 🙂You really have a talent there. Simply breathtaking!

🙏❤Lisa 😇💕

[Hidden in reply to Sweetheartonvdayl]

Thank you Lisa

[stepsforNeeC]

How blessed you are with this incredible “work of art” you created! One of my favorite artist of this generation is a young sister by the name of H.E.R.! She played with Usher during the Super Bowl halftime. In her early twenties and plays like Hendrix.. Google, if you’re not familiar, authentic artist. Beautiful work you made ! Blessings

[Hidden in reply to stepsforNeeC]

Wow!thank you so much for your high praise I am truly honored, and I have heard of HER but not familiar with work so I will check it out again thank you

[stepsforNeeC in reply to Hidden]

Cool!

[Elizt3]

Wow - that is impressive!! I admire your diligence and persistence. Your friend is very fortunate to receive your guitar🙂

[Hidden in reply to Elizt3]

Thank you

[Tazmanian]

very nice guitar

[twooldcrows]

wow great job ...hope you find ways around the problems to be able to get back to making them ...love and happiness...

[AquaZumbaFan]

Wow! Truly great workmanship! My beloved neighbor/ dear friend used to play the bass, but it was a huge upright one.. he had a number of them but they were all truly works of art!

[AquaZumbaFan]

I found a picture of his bass from a gathering for my dear departed friend.. this was his living room bass he had several others downstairs in the music room .. what I wouldn’t give to hear him play this again 😇

Alfonso’s bass