If proof were needed that @markbailey is ALWAYS RIGHT!

Tell Carol that! hehehe – Cheers James!

No. The string tension will be identical unless you change the tuning or the scale length…

Jol Danzig sets up a rig to test string tension:
https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/30517-jol-dantzigs-esoterica-electrica-the-doors-of-perception-Luthier-lutherie-Jol-Dantzig-Hamer-guitar-builder-string-tension-myth-busting
If proof were needed…[Read more]

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always check behind the ear it’s the most likely place

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it was a few years ago and I used Maplin Elctronics silver conductive paint but nothing would stick to it

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Heh – just checking out the website:

“CAUTION: Jescar Fretwire will improve the tone and playability of your guitar.”

Excellent. Thank you 🙂

@markbailey 1/2″ and 12mm collets included, but Triton do an adaptor for taking 1/4″ bits.

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@tv1010101 Can you try now and see what happens?

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@tv1010101 Ahahaha!! Comment not held for moderation 🙂 I think it’s fixed…sorry for the previous overly suspicious spam filter…THANKS for your patience 👍 

Excellent – thanks Mark!!
 
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Or maybe not …

😪 😪 😪 

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Ha! No, you’ll have to make two – I’m deffo going for the pre-slotted fingerboard option!

@markbailey Thanks for your reply. I think I’d like to use your kit as basis for my build, is it possible to have an ash body blank and maple neck in place place of mahogany, would this reduce the price….   Read more»

@markbailey Thanks Mark! Yeah sure, expect an almost face melting solo in approx 2 months 🤣

@markbailey It is Purple Heart top and neck, Koa Fretboard and back, Mahogany chambered rim/body. Did not realize how dense and hard Purpleheart is. It dulls your blades quick. 

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@a-p-p-o I’m going to talk about this on todays livestream – Cheers!!

nice one, I just caught up with it, some great advice there.. appreciate it, cheers.
 

@markbailey thanks for the reply. sounds like good advice. I shall plod on with the courses and probably see you round in the forums.

@markbailey Sounds like my house. 😋

Posted by: @markbailey Everything you wanted to know about ‘The Bandsaw’ but were too afraid to ask… https://youtu.be/e3Uv3uBsA4o Any Q’s just ask – Ta Thanks for the Bandsaw session this afternoon Mark. Even with all the hassles that you had…   Read more»

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Thanks Mark. I’m in the process of insulating it a bit more but I guess I will look at alternatives for the winter. 
Cheers,
Russ

Posted by: @markbailey In case you missed it – we now got Curved Guitar Makers Chisels in Stock!     This is my new favourite chisel! Hi Mark, Chisel & Rasp ordered this morning. Not quite ready to go yet…   Read more»

Posted by: @markbailey In case you missed it – we now got Curved Guitar Makers Chisels in Stock!     This is my new favourite chisel! Hi Mark, Chisel & Rasp ordered this morning. Not quite ready to go yet…   Read more»

Posted by: @markbailey @david-johnson09 It is the new model made right here in the Bailey workshop to MY SPECS!! Tiny bit heavier than the original as it is a little broader – total weight including handle approximately 200grams. A beauty…   Read more»