I noticed when build my instruments that I gave them names, as you can see on the instrument side. I talked to them when I rubbed and varnished and asked how they were doing... Yes. I know... I'm crazy.
Now I have decided that each instrument I build will have its name inscribed on the inside of the top
The band is on tour. We are celebrating 30 years. Eight sold-out concerts.
I have not had as much time with my instruments as I would like.
But fortunately I had time for some sunburst, and while the paint dries, I make the neck and the bridge
... and while the leaves turn yellow on the trees , Iv'e started a new project.
Here's my new guitar.
It doesn't look mutch yet but just wait and see
Last saturday I giged with the band in Strömsholm, and believe it or not, the sun was shining. ALL DAY!
It was the last gig with the band this summer. At the same time I received several orders of new instruments: A caravan-guitar (hmm, I have to start thinking about that), two tenor-ukuleles and a mandolin.
Now, in a few weeks, we have to reharse for Östen med Resten's 30-year anniversary. We start the tour in the middle of october.
In the meantime I get the time to build some guitars, and a mandolin with a new design (exiting), and two ukuleles.
Last month, the band has played all over Sweden. Nowhere have we seen the sun. It has been cold and rainy. But the tough audience has not abadoned us. They came to the gigs and gave us sunshine, and warmed our souls.
Since I live in the middle of Sweden, I was at home with my family when I didn't gig. It often rained when I was at home to, so I had time to make some more instruments.
This one I call "Dread" because of its shape. You can se more photos in the "Instrument" page.
