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It is a fact that musicians are often considered artists, but what about those who build instruments like acoustic guitars? Are they artists as well. According to many people who know a thing or two about guitars, the answer is a resounding yes.
The process that a person who builds guitars must go through is a complicated process that takes much patience and inspiration, just like an artist. Just as Rome wasn’t built in a day, neither was a quality guitar.
Although there are certainly many major guitar makers that stockpile materials and put these guitars together on a regular basis, there are many others who choose to take the slower route because it brings a little extra satisfaction and personal fulfillment.
For those who build their own guitars, the first step and the most important step is to choose the proper kind of wood. When a wood is chosen, there are a few different features of this wood that are looked into. One of these features is the quality of wood.
When quality is mentioned, basically what this means is making sure that it is a wood that is solid and will not split easily. While any wooden guitar could break if you are not careful, the properly constructed guitars need to be in good shape and should be able to stand up to any kind of small bump or scratch that comes their way.
Another aspect of the wood that needs to be carefully looked over is the texture of the wood. Those who construct these guitars will often feel the wood before they begin to build the guitar. If the wood is rough, it is rarely used because it can be difficult to smooth over the guitar after it has already been built. Many guitar builders choose to make sure that the wood is already smooth before they start.
Another thing that is closely considered is the color of the wood. Sometimes a finish can be applied to the wood after the guitar is constructed while at other times people prefer to make sure that it has been taken care of before the guitar is actually put together.
There are many different things to consider when building acoustic guitars, but perhaps the most important thing to remember is that every guitar builder is an artist and that each guitar is a work of art.
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