Carnivorous HERBivore
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Carnivorous HERBivore replied to the topic "First acoustic build" – 4 years, 9 months ago
Kind words, thank you. I’m quietly proud of it – never thought I could accomplish it. It’s a real tribute to Mark’s teaching abilities and patience. It hasn’t capsized yet. I’m lucky to own a Martin and this creation is… Read more»
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Carnivorous HERBivore replied to the topic "Masking / demasking a fretboard for a painted neck" – 6 years, 1 month ago
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Carnivorous HERBivore replied to the topic "Masking / demasking a fretboard for a painted neck" – 6 years, 2 months ago
I would love your opinion on this Mark…Maybe I’ll mask the fingerboard a fraction of a mil short for the primer and peel off the tape before it sets then remask right up to the edge of the ‘board for… Read more»
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Carnivorous HERBivore liked forum post "The Thistle Acoustic Guitar" – 6 years, 2 months ago
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Carnivorous HERBivore replied to the topic "Cavity shielding" – 6 years, 2 months ago
Thanks Mark – I’m kinda alergic to Stewmac due to high prices AND import duty – once bitten, twice shy.I notice Crimson sell a product… a teneer for 30ml…
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Carnivorous HERBivore posted a new topic "Cavity shielding" – 6 years, 2 months ago
Has anyone used shielding paint?Can you recommend a product? Any tips and recommendations? Thanks…
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Carnivorous HERBivore replied to the topic "Masking / demasking a fretboard for a painted neck" – 6 years, 2 months ago
Further to this…It occurs to me that the side of the fingerboard will be masked for the primer coats which will need to harden before several coats of colour.Will I still be able to demask the sides before the colour… Read more»
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Carnivorous HERBivore liked forum post "Tightening bridge posts" – 6 years, 2 months ago
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Carnivorous HERBivore posted a new topic "Tightening bridge posts" – 6 years, 2 months ago
I have a nice fit for the posts of a Wilkinson Trem but want to tighten them up a tad to minimise the risk of them rising under string tension.Tips and techniques please…
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Carnivorous HERBivore replied to the topic "Faux scratchplate" – 6 years, 2 months ago
always a good tip eh… it’ll be Tonetech white primer and Tonetech clear gloss BTWH
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Carnivorous HERBivore replied to the topic "Faux scratchplate" – 6 years, 2 months ago
Does anyone foresee any problems spraying clear onto primer?
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Carnivorous HERBivore posted a new topic "Masking / demasking a fretboard for a painted neck" – 6 years, 2 months ago
May I pick the brains of you experienced finishers please…My current not-a-Strat build is coming along nicely. I’m currently sanding and final shaping and thinking ahead. (Pictures to follow later.)I intend to finish it (body, neck and headstock) with a… Read more»
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Carnivorous HERBivore liked forum post "Making guitars in Gloucestershire?" – 6 years, 3 months ago
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Carnivorous HERBivore liked forum post "Making guitars in Gloucestershire?" – 6 years, 3 months ago
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Carnivorous HERBivore replied to the topic "Neck angle question" – 6 years, 4 months ago
Jolly good, thanks Mark. Cut the truss rod slot and angled the headstock this afternoon. Now, we’re away for a week then it’s back to the prototype piece figuring out the pup mounting on a plate from behind whilst anchoring… Read more»
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Carnivorous HERBivore replied to the topic "Neck angle question" – 6 years, 4 months ago
My calculations indicate a drop of about 4mm from the end of the fingerboard to the (Wilkinson trem) bridge. About 2 to 2.5 deg. Does that sound about right?
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Carnivorous HERBivore replied to the topic "Neck angle question" – 6 years, 4 months ago
I’m still thinking about this.I think Fender Strats have no neck angle… Mine doesn’t seem to.Help me understand why I ought to engineer a small angle if I’m using standard fendery parts. Perhaps the height of the fretboard alone isn’t… Read more»
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Carnivorous HERBivore posted a new topic "Hogging out material" – 6 years, 4 months ago
If there is a large cavity to route out I notice some builders rough it out with Forstner bits and only use a router for the detail.Is this recommended?
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