Robert hails from County Wicklow in the Emerald Isles. He’s part of the current massive exodus of economic refugees from Ireland.
His interests include music, specifically guitar music and of course, actual guitars.
But purchasing a quality acoustic guitar can prove to be a pricey proposition totalling many thousands of Euros. It is indeed, quite an investment for a budding young musician.
Young Robert solved this problem admirably. In the process, he proved himself to be a master craftsman.
He bought a book on Guitar Making and ordered the wood and tools from a specialty store in the U.K. He then proceeded to work carefully, step-by-step, over a period of several months.
His painstaking efforts resulted in the production of a absolutely gorgeous, sweet sounding guitar that would likely not be out of place in the hands of an Andreas Segovia or a Liona Boyd.
Robert managed to create a masterpiece on his first effort!
He is seeking to use his obvious skills as a craftsman in to gainful employment. We think that will be a tough row to hoe. But just wait until they get a look at that guitar!
For step-by-step photos of the construction and completed instrument go to:
http://januaryguitar.blogspot.com/
Robert playing his self-made masterpiece.