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Rocknroller912 replied to the topic "New member – third build – still a novice" – 1 year, 5 months ago
@cafebrouge Solder flows towards hot surfaces and you need to sand any pots to take off metal oxide just before you solder. Same with wires, take off the insulation just before and don’t put any hand grease on the bare… Read more»
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NSJ replied to the topic "New member – third build – still a novice" – 1 year, 5 months ago
@markbailey lol it is shit isn’t it! Lead free for a problematic life! @cafebrouge if you’re on FB there’s some not bad groups, UK Amateur Guitar Builder and Luthiers Club are a couple. For the basics you… Read more»
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mark bailey replied to the topic "New member – third build – still a novice" – 1 year, 5 months ago
@cafebrouge What problems are you having with soldering? – maybe we can help make it FUN! top tip: Keep your tip clean and shiny and tip top. top tip 2: Use quality ’60/40 solder’ not the usual modern cheap lead… Read more»
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Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "New member – third build – still a novice" – 1 year, 5 months ago
@cafebrouge cheers!
It’s a partscaster I put together before I got into building from scratch. I bought the finished body and scratch plate from the same chap.
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Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "New member – third build – still a novice" – 1 year, 5 months ago
@cafebrouge hey, nice guitars! Similarly, I can’t help with advice on specific groups, but you will find a lot of helpful knowledge in the members of this forum. It might be worth floating your questions here to see if you… Read more»
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swepri replied to the topic "New member – third build – still a novice" – 1 year, 6 months ago
@cafebrouge Welcome to the forum! I can’t help you with your question, but your guitars look great! 👍
