Not sure you can see real well in this picture but my face is pretty red. I wasn't really paying attention to my skin as I was working, but when I came inside after a heavy session of sanding, my face looked beet red. Like I had been in the sun all day.

The wife said something about it the first time it happened but we didn't really think anything of it. It wasn't until I started sanding the next day that I noticed it was turning red and burning again. It seems like I am allergic to koa wood. :-/

So, if you've been hoping for regular updates this last week, they've been pretty sparse on account of the fact that I can only sand for a little bit before my skin is burning and I have to stop and wash. BUT I think I've got it ready for the paint booth! ​​

Well, everyone, the time has come for another giveaway!

The new website is up and we need your help to get it out there. We will be giving away some big ticket items this time. The top/big prize will be a 3/4–size sleeper conversion guitar and hard case! These are valued at $800.00! In addition, we will be giving away a number of mystery boxes, too (boxes that contain things like hats, shirts, stickers, picks, coffee cups – chosen at random).

Stay tuned to the Facebook page (@BrooksAcoustic) because we will share a giveaway post there on Monday, August 13th. To enter to win, you will have to:

1. Like our FB page (if you haven't already)
2. Like the giveaway post
3. Comment on the giveaway post
4. Share the giveaway post
5. Tag a friend for an extra entry

The giveaway will close on Monday, August 27, 7 pm CST. The winner will be announced Monday night!

​Thanks for supporting Brooks Acoustic and Guitar Restoration. Remember to tell your friends about us.  Lots of them. We are looking forward to sending out goodies! 

So, last week for the Kalamazoo custom was a good one. I got a lot done and things are coming along smoothly.

​I started by bending the sides then cutting them so they fit into the mold. 

Exiting times!
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I am starting a NEW custom build based on the 1930s Kalamazoo Model KG-11.

Before I build the guitar, I am making the template and molds so that I can replicate the process with consistency. A few changes will be made from the original, though.

The KG-11 has a v-shaped neck and narrow fingerboard. The custom model (yet to be named) will have a slightly wider fingerboard and c-shaped neck. Also, the KG-11 used ladder bracing and I will be going with custom x-bracing to give it a special sound.

Follow each day's progress the The Full Custom photo gallery on Facebook and on Instagram @RobertBrooks1911. Stay tuned!