J. Rieck Acoustic

J. Rieck Electric

Fret level on a 9 string guitar? #whynot . . #luthier #lutherie #guitar #guitarrepair #jrieck #fretjobsforeveryone
I don't post much non-#lutherie content but this morning I'm going to give a glimpse into the grimy, sappy depths of my post #meditation soul. I spent some time meditating on my hike today about the nature of impermanence, love and opportunity. Nothing in this life lasts forever and suffering comes from hanging on to that which doesn't serve you. My purpose in life is to continue grow in my craft, my relationships and as a positive, loving person. Love is an ability and one that I feel I have a great capacity for. I choose to love my work, love the people who support and motivate me and love the adventure and opportunities that this life present. Thank you to @alixkyrie and @ashley_rieck for encouraging me to take this time for myself. It's exactly what I needed. So that's my #sappybastard post for the day. There may be more to come...
Flush trimming guitars and ukes today. . . . #jrieck #guitar #guitarmaker #ukulele #luthier #uke #handmade #router #confetti
Found this big dude hanging out by my door the other night. Good looking out bud, keep them damn bugs out of my shop. #frogsofinstagram #guardfrog
Another box closed up today! . . . #jrieck #guitar #handmade #hifromsouthdakota #guitarmaker #luthier #siouxfalls #woodworking #koa #custom
Glue top - ✔️ . . . #jrieck #guitar #guitarmaker #handmade #hifromsouthdakota #luthier #gotclamps #koa #custom
I picked up this Oasis Scientific endoscope a couple years back and sometimes it is exactly the tool for the job. I'm installing a K&K pickup in this beautiful @bashkin_guitars OM. It's a little tighter than usual so an eye on the inside helped make the install accurate and clean. . . . #jrieck #luthier #lutherie #guitar #pickup #installation #endoscope #guitarrepair
Another uke ready to close. This one is myrtle, torrefied source and features an arm bevel and cutaway. . . . #jrieck #luthier #lutherie #ukulele #custom #handmade #customukulele #myrtle #woodworking #siouxfalls #hifromsouthdakota #bespoke
Closing the box on my a bubinga tenor uke. . . . #jrieck #ukulele #woodworking #siouxfalls #customukulele #handmade #madeinsouthdakota #seekingclosure #woodenbox #bespoke #bubinga #whatsonyourbench
You might be at a luthier's wedding if... . . . #luthier #lutherie #upcycle #recycle #centerpiece #severedhead #woodworking #flowers #wedding #loveandmarriage
Not a bad way to start the day. #hifromsouthdakota #siouxfalls #bigsiouxriver #kayaking #luthierlife
Back inlay on a koa 000. #jrieck #luthier #inlay #madeinsouthdakota #bespoke #custom #customguitar #handmade #guitar #guitarmaker
Every time I shape braces I have to pay homage to my roots. #jrieck #deadkennedys #knowyourroots
A little back inlay on a myrtle tenor uke. #jrieck #ukulele #handmade #custom #bespoke #myrtle #madeinsouthdakota #uke #customukulele
Bracing layout of a multi-scale 0000. I shifted the x over toward the treble side to get the bridge in good contact with the bracing. I'm really excited to see how this one comes out!
X-brace install art photo. #jrieck #luthier #guitarmaker #guitar #bespoke #madeinsouthdakota
These clouds are looking like mother of pearl.
Last rosette for the current builds.
Rosette 3 of 4 on my current batch. This one is koa/ebony/MOP in a figured Carpathian spruce top.

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