01 August 2007

King Billy



















I would like to thank you Chris for an inspirational two weeks at Montsalvat.

I have named my guitar "King Billy" because it sounds, feels and looks better than any other.

My guitar is a Dreadnaught with Blackwood back and sides, QLD Maple Neck, Gidgie Fret Board & King William (Billy ) Pine top, Rosewood for the binding- all Australian Timbers.


Once Chris had shown me how to use the various tools and machines, it was easy. I have been playing guitar for over 30 years and I have a collection of at least ten (the last time I counted!)

The sound is warm and resonant with a huge dynamic range.

My family and friends are astounded that I could have built such a beautiful thing - at all, let alone in two weeks.

I can see that building guitars is going to become a lifelong passion of mine.

I have already started looking around for tools.

See you in Italy!

Allan Lloyd - Student June 2007

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