resonator guitar

[mojo]

I have a partially built acoustic guitar. It is a small OM size. I started building it in a class at a local store, but they went bankrupt before it could be finished. I don't have a shop so I can't finnish it myself. But I was thinking about paying a luthier to do so. Hopefully one who would barter.
My question is, can this be finished as a resonator guitar? I want one, and saw one used for sale, and that made me wonder about this.
It's one of those kits they sell at the luthier supply for  $500.
Thanks,
Al

[G._Hoffman]

I have a partially built acoustic guitar. It is a small OM size. I started building it in a class at a local store, but they went bankrupt before it could be finished. I don't have a shop so I can't finnish it myself. But I was thinking about paying a luthier to do so. Hopefully one who would barter.
My question is, can this be finished as a resonator guitar? I want one, and saw one used for sale, and that made me wonder about this.
It's one of those kits they sell at the luthier supply for  $500.
Thanks,
Al

Unlikely.  They are very different instruments, and some there are some decisions that are very different very early in the process.


Gabriel

[mojo]

Sadly,I believe you're right. It's just that when the class instructor held up a straight edge on the guitar and said this is what your action will be, I got depressed because it was so high.  Maybe he's wrong. I know a good luthier and he might just get it right.
Thanks for the input Gabriel. I appreciate all the advice you share and the pics of your shop and builds.
Al