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WHAT's THIS ? SOME SURPRISE WORKSHOP NEWS !

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CAN YOU SEE WHAT IT IS YET ? *

SHHHH! it's a bit exciting...  [ and everyone will want one]
This weekend we are in the workshop progressing two acoustics with Marc and Geoff, who both have May deadlines for finishing... BUT we have also got JIM B in the mix and he is testing out a couple of FIRSTS for our workshop (go Jim!)
 
These will become two new options for 2023 - and for existing students/ premium members only
 
 Jim is here working on his own design hollowbody electric, which will pave the way for our own workshop course (finally)  - and has come here as it will be easier to use our benches and have access to the tools etc -  especially as its a bit chilly now in his home workshop
SO we have decided that for the first time in our (nearly) 25 year history, we are going to offer open workshop spaces to any of our member/student builders - bookable by the day to start, continue or finish any projects you got going on. 2 or 3 at a time max, and you get to use all our facilites and MARK 😁
Some days will be available on our normal courses, but the rest can be arranged to suit - come with another forum friend or 2
We will add the items and course dates etc to the shop soon , but in the meantime if you are interested please message us as normal or email carol@baileyguitars.co.uk for more info
[* Jim is making his own design of hollowbody arched back and top - using the famous Bagpress lamination method & tools - more pictures and updates to come]
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2023... already looking good ...

Measure twice, cut once...


   
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Go Jimmy B Go !!!

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All sounding good @markbailey.... exciting!

Keep the pictures coming @jamesbisset

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Oh my... that is fantastic and a absolutly fantastic idea. Now I'm even more jealous I'm not closer. 🙂


   
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@markbailey That is exciting news and a great idea. 

I’ve still not been to your workshop but I might be able to see it, over the water from here. 😂

I have got to make the time, I’m closer to you than ever before. 

Hope everything goes well for you both. 

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Nice to see some new things going on !


   
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Wish I could be there myself. My arms aren’t up to the flight anymore though. 😂


   
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is there any news regarding this topic


   
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Hi @benjaminschwillens82gmail-com 

This might be a course you could do at the workshop, but sadly there hasn't been much development with the online courses for some time.

The online finishing course doesn't seem to be, erm... finished, and I seem to remember a suggestion of a future online inlay course.

All of which is a real shame, because I really believe the online builds courses are excellent and a real hidden gem, not to mention their videos on YouTube. I've not found anything else online in the ball park.

Needless to say there's also some really useful info in this community forum too.

Hopefully it's because the workshop is going great and they don't have the time. Fingers crossed they'll be able to put some focus back into the online stuff in the near future.

Dan 

 


   
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@liebe thx for the info. The online coures and community are indeed great lots of info and help from members.

thx 


   
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@liebe hello to you and everyone who sees this - things have gone a bit astray here, mainly because of family illness after the pandemic - but we are trying to get back on track. There is some news... just give us a few more days ... 😎

Measure twice, cut once...


   
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Hi @markbailey 

Thanks for the reply. I hope my comment didn't offend, it certainly wasn't my intention, and really sorry to hear you're going through tough times.

I think everyone would be thrilled with news from you both, but not at the expense of your health and sanity. Please take the time you need. 

Best to you and Carole

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  1. @markbailey , take your time health first the rest comes later. Thx for the update. Best to you and the familie.

   
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@liebe Hey Dan This is Carol now on Marks page  😉  NO offence taken at all - we know we have been absent, and it is shame indeed ... BUT we are finally making our way back up to where we were ... and after 4 years of going backwards ... we can honestly say that things are finally looking up <3  There is actually alot of good news... will work out best way to share . At the very least we are not quite as bonkers as we have been 🤣 🤣 We really appreciate that you have noticed ... ❤️

Measure twice, cut once...


   
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Happy new year to You both, Mark and Carol, and I hope that 2025 is your best year for quite some time.

Hope to hear from you soon

Darren


   
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