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Acoustic building tools

Brian Walker — Sun, 03 May 2026 12:43:35 +0000

Hi all,

I’m working towards making a start on an acoustic build (in other words, trying to build up the courage 🤣) and have been gathering some of the tools I will need.

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As you can see I’ve been making cam clamps, before I make any more, I’m just wondering if I should make some with different length of jaws. As you can see from the picture, the jaws are 180mm total length, maybe longer or shorter ones would be useful? The ones I’ve made should be a suitable length for e.g. gluing the bridge, but I’d appreciate your input before I make anymore.

Another question I have is regarding a bending iron, which I think would be a pretty essential bit of kit but I don’t want to spend a fortune on one when it might only be used for this project. Again any advice on cheaper alternatives would be appreciated.

All the Best,

Brian👍🎸😃

Getting started...

HuskyWorkshop — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:50:13 +0000

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Well, I had planned to be very disciplined and do most of the course material first and then start my build. That lasted 1 day before I decided it would be much more fun to cut some wood! Here's progress after a couple of days. Mahogany back and sides and a cedar top based on a 12th fret grand concert(ish) shape.

Discussion Dheeraj Sudan and Meenu Hinduja- What’s the difference between active and passive pickups?

Anonymous — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:45:39 +0000

New acoustic member here...

HuskyWorkshop — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:16:52 +0000

Hi everyone, just signed up for the acoustic build course. Quite excited to see how that goes! I've made a couple of electrics and have just finished a major rebuild on my resonator (new neck, neck stick, biscuit and saddle). The moral of this tale is don't lend your guitars to folks who might drop them! Couple of images of the revitilised Gretch Honeydipper.....

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MMOexp Monopoly Go to invaluable strategies and insights

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:08:20 +0000

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Monopoly Go Basics: A Quick Recap
While many of us are familiar with the game's mechanics, a refresher never hurts:

Objective: The goal of Monopoly Go is to bankrupt your opponents while accumulating the maximum wealth through property ownership.

Gameplay Overview:

Players roll dice to navigate the board, landing on properties along the way.
If you land on an unowned property, you have the option to purchase it. If you choose not to buy, it goes to auction.
When opponents land on your properties, they must pay you rent, which increases if you build houses or hotels on your properties.
Special spaces, like Chance and Community Chest, introduce random events that can alter your strategy.
Common Misconceptions:

Free Parking: Landing on Free Parking does not yield any bonuses. Taxes and fees collected do not accumulate in the center.
Passing Go: You collect $200 when you pass Go, but not double.
Property Ownership: You can buy properties as soon as you land on them; if you decline, it goes to auction.
The Rich History of Monopoly Go
Before you can truly master Monopoly Go, it's essential to acknowledge its rich history. Invented during the Great Depression, the game as we know it today primarily credited to Charles Darrow has roots tracing back to the turn of the 20th century with a game called "The Landlord's Game" by Elizabeth Maggie. This game sought to illustrate the pitfalls of real estate speculation, a reflection of the economic tensions of the era.

Darrow’s version, featuring Atlantic City streets, became wildly popular after its release in 1935, transforming Monopoly Go into a household staple and spawning countless variations across the world.

Strategies for Success
Now that we’ve reviewed the rules and history, let’s focus on the strategies that can help you triumph:

1. Acquire Properties Early and Often
Seize Opportunities: Don’t hesitate to buy any properties you land on, especially during the first rounds. The more properties you have, the greater your potential for income through rent.
Target High-Impact Sets: Focus on color sets that provide the best return on investment. The orange set, situated near the Jail, is a prime choice, as players frequently land there after being released.
2. Build Wisely
Prioritize Houses: Once you own a complete color set, aim to build three houses on each property. Statistical analysis shows this is the sweet spot for maximizing rent returns without exhausting the limited housing supply.
Blocking Tactics: Remember that there are only 32 houses in the game. By building them judiciously, you can prevent other players from developing their properties fully, effectively hindering their income potential.
3. Use Jail Strategically
Early Game: Avoid jail in the early stages to maximize your property acquisitions. Rolling dice and landing on properties will bolster your asset portfolio.
Later Game: If you find yourself in jail later when opponents are heavily developed, use it to your advantage. Stay in jail to avoid paying rent while still collecting rent on your own properties.
4. Negotiate and Build Relationships
Understand Player Types: Recognizing different player personalities can greatly influence your strategy. Be aware that players range from timid to aggressive. Build rapport without being confrontational to secure better trades.
Foster Collaboration: Convince other players that a mutually beneficial trade will help their game, which may encourage them to make deals that will ultimately further your position.
5. Manage Your Finances
Visibility Counts: Keep your cash visible to avoid disputes, but arrange it neatly to maintain discretion over your resources.
Be Strategic with Mortgages: If you find your cash flow dwindling, consider mortgaging less critical properties to raise funds. This can provide the liquidity needed to keep playing aggressively.
Insights from an Expert
Jason, a self-proclaimed Monopoly Go champion, shares his invaluable tips:

Focus on the Orange Set: Statistically, the orange properties yield the best return on investment—grab them when you can.
Avoid the Green Set: The green properties may be expensive and often underutilized by players who face jail time before reaching them.
Rent Collection: While in jail, remember that you can still collect rent without fear of being charged by opponents

Conclusion
Armed with these strategies, you're now ready to take your Monopoly Go game to the next level. Success in Monopoly Go relies on a combination of smart property acquisitions, strategic gameplay, and effective negotiations.

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Anonymous — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:46:32 +0000

Thinline tele

NSJ — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:17:27 +0000

Latest build is a double f hole thinline tele, body is yew and resin with a sipo mahogany top, slightly flamed maple neck with ebony board. Loving the P90's from warman guitars

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Help for a fellow guitar maker

Boo — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:55:48 +0000

Hello, I’m not sure whether this is allowed @markbailey but I’ll just ask.

A good friend of mine and fellow guitar maker has a Go Fund Me campaign for funds for vital repairs and improvements of his workshop. He is a non-profit organisation near Falkirk, Scotland and is a constant help to people in his community. He makes some wonderful guitars and makes people who can’t normally afford the guitar they want, very happy. He makes them extremely affordable and any small profit he does make, goes straight back into improving his tools and workshop. He does need a bit more help though so if any of you could spare a small contribution, he and I would be extremely grateful.

I really look forward to returning to this forum with some new guitar builds this year.

Thanks very much.
Boo 🤘😜🤘

https://www.gofundme.com/f/ymh3xe-eco-workshop-repair-fund?attribution_id=sl%3A3d5b5d98-e65f-4ad5-aa15-0e80637cf996&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook

Electroacoustic maintenance problems

Brian Walker — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:20:08 +0000

Hi everyone,

I started what I thought was a simple bit of maintenance on a Washburn EA16TS for a friend. The guitar has been stored in a case in the loft for a number of years and the brief was to check out the electrics, give everything a clean, do a setup and get it back in a playable state.

First problem, the guitar seems to be receiving a signal from the pickup, the tuner works and is pretty accurate measured against a clip on tuner. The output through the jack socket is mostly noise and I haven’t got a suitable XLR out connector to test that output. I’ve had the control/preamp and the output/battery box units out and sprayed contact cleaner on the PCBs and connectors and still mostly noise.

The second problem is that on removing the strings, the end of the E6 string appears to have permanently attached itself to the bridge pin!! I can pull the pin out about 4mm but it wants to pull the string and ball end out with it, jamming everything. The string won’t push back in to the body cavity and I can’t get a grip on the ball end inside the body to pull it free. I’ve never seen this happen before, usually a wiggle of the pin or the string frees everything. I don’t want to use the age old adage of brute force and ignorance in case I cause irreparable damage!😂😂

I’d really appreciate any advice anyone cares to offer on how best to deal with these problems🤔🤔😃

Thanks,

Brian😃🎸🤔

Can't get the coupon working for the included design course

OceanGGuitar — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:45:23 +0000

Hello! I'm new here and just signed up for the building an electric guitar course. I got sent the coupon code for the design course too, but for the life of me i can't get it to work whatsoever. I type in the code to udemy and it says "The coupon code entered is not valid for this course." Am I missing something? Cheers!