2.5itim Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 I think that a big thing I need to focus on right now is being faster while being able to do quality work, the hackberry/walnut guitar I am building now I would say would be in the "run of the mill no frills" category and if I'd like to make any kind of money off something like that in the future 2-3 months build times just will not cut it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Well, you need to have a few dozen under your belt and a built-up reputation before you can start turning any kind of profit. Sounds very negative to put it that way, but it's reality. Sure, you can sell a few that you build along the way, but those are only sales to tide you over until there's even a ball to start rolling if you get what I mean. To me, profit is something that comes in over the top above necessary reinvestment; the thing that needs to be done before you get Lambos full of Rolexes. That's pretty much the point that @killemall8 is at (hope I'm not speaking out of turn for you here, Luis); he's built for a number of years now and quite into his stride. Business just needs to start turning over based on built-up prestige and reputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5itim Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 I totally know what you mean here, I'm not trying to make any money for a long long time minus selling the ones I do make just to get some money to make another one. I'm just trying to get a feel for how the Luthery business works I guess you could say, and in the mean time do everything I can to make myself better while I am learning all of the ropes. No way am I looking to make a butt load of money in this, I just enjoy doing it and if I can make enough and "sell" enough to keep myself going that would be great! This is a pretty expensive hobby and I fear that if I can't at least get to the point of selling to break even I don't think I'll be able to enjoy this hobby for that long or as often as I would like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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