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Happy Thanksgiving,

I just thought that I would tell you I always enjoy seeing and reading about how people build instruments from scratch, and reading about how it was done. I also like to see and read about the exchange of ideas to solve problems in building.

Factories produce very consistent products, but somehow in that process, the charm of what makes one instrument different than the next 'exact' copy, or similar model, off the production line, is lost.

I bought Benedetto's book thinking that I'd make the archtop that I couldn't afford $1200 to buy. That was 1998, and I still haven't built that guitar, or any other for that matter (though I've spent that much a few times over on tools and building two shops). Still, I'm thankful for a great hobby and great folks to share it with here on the MIMF.

MIMF (and frets.com) were some of the first internet sites I stumbled onto and it's been great to have so much knowledge literally at your fingertips. Like Jason, I bought Sloane's book way back in the 1970's and read it over and over but somehow didn't find the time to get started. I think watching the step by step pictures and tutorials on the internet as well as finding sources for materials gave the courage to jump in. I am thankful for all who give advice on MIMF

While I am new here, I have found valuable advise. Thanks.