Well in unemployment

[TBurst Std]

I'm thinking about committing to a splurge. There is a custom acoustic luthier here that offers classes. Total out of pocket over about 45+ weeks is roughly $4200 and you learn the craft and end up with a custom acoustic. Your build. Its roughly 45 weeks long at 3 hr sessions each week. That cost estimate includes 750 in material, training time and use of the tools.

I'd like to say yes. How do I approach this with my wife?

 

[bonesofwrath]

Make sure to bring the power of attorney papers with you

 

[rockandroller]

FIRST: Is she warm to the idea of you buying a new 'pro-quality' acoustic any time soon?
A great acoustic could easily cost $3000... (see https://www.larrivee.com/ )

One built WITH YOUR OWN HANDS becomes a "family heirloom"!!

Plus, if you already have a bit of a woodshop in your garage, you could turn this into a profitable hobby/side business if so inclined.
( or at least pay down the cost of your existing workshop)...

BONUS: it keeps you out of trouble for three hours a week for almost a YEAR.
Sell her on what SHE gets ... a regular reprieve from Hubby hanging around the house - "personal time" for her to enjoy.
Plus, ya know that absence makes the hearts grow fonder...

 

[Wizard of Wailing]

I got nothing. The only time I play an acoustic is when I’m single.

 

[Spud]

I got nothing. The only time I play an acoustic is when I’m single.

Very clever sir!

 

[TonyFlyingSquirrel]

I’m hesitant to answer, OP could be a bot working for the wife trying to entrap him, I’m staying clear…

 

[Tretgeraet]

I got nothing. The only time I play an acoustic is when I’m single.

Does that mean you know the right songs and thus never stay single for long? Or are you simply threatening to keep playing until you found a new partner, with the same result?

Share your wisdom with us, great wizard!!!

 

[Wizard of Wailing]

Does that mean you know the right songs and thus never stay single for long? Or are you simply threatening to keep playing until you found a new partner, with the same result?

Share your wisdom with us, great wizard!!!

All I know is that the last time I was single I discovered women loved the simplest song on an acoustic way more than ANYTHING I played on an electric. Once we become official I immediately abandon the acoustic and go 100% electric again.

 

[Verne Bunsen]

 

[bonesofwrath]

All I know is that the last time I was single I discovered women loved the simplest song on an acoustic way more than ANYTHING I played on an electric. Once we become official I immediately abandon the acoustic and go 100% electric again.

Aka - pretending to be a normie/casual guitar player and hiding the true obsession until locking one in. If they only knew - the die hard acoustic guys are even worse than us when it comes to spending.

 

[teleme01]

I'm thinking about committing to a splurge. There is a custom acoustic luthier here that offers classes. Total out of pocket over about 45+ weeks is roughly $4200 and you learn the craft and end up with a custom acoustic. Your build. Its roughly 45 weeks long at 3 hr sessions each week. That cost estimate includes 750 in material, training time and use of the tools.

I'd like to say yes. How do I approach this with my wife?

Maybe mansplain to her that acoustic is quieter

 

[Hodgo]

I love some acoustic playing.

 

[Spud]

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