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POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Guitar build #4" – 2 years, 1 month ago
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POCORANCH7 liked forum post "New wood" – 2 years, 1 month ago
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POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Guitar build #4" – 2 years, 1 month ago
That router jig you’ve made…is that from a plan you’ve picked up somewhere, or did you just create it?
Looks like you could have the inner ‘sleds’ set with removable sides for various radii?
just saying…
It looks neat…
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POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Guitar build #4" – 2 years, 1 month ago
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POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" – 2 years, 1 month ago
@markbailey, @rocknroller912,@tv,@russ,@boo,@koendb Rather than lowering the saddle, is there any possible/practical way of raising the neck? Great question,,,i think it’s at the root of the problem. I’m all ‘ pondered out’ and think the simple things are generally the easiest and… Read more»
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POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" – 2 years, 1 month ago
@robin
Are you thinking maybe removing the fretboard and building up the neck? like a taper? -
POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" – 2 years, 1 month ago
@tv101
maybe the string bar idea…not sure about the matal working idea…hmmmn, have to ponder this…Robin suggested…see note….a rise of the neck,,,mabe under the fretboard?…thinking….thanks
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POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" – 2 years, 1 month ago
@robin good thought, hmmmmn…maybe….have to ponder that for awhile…thanks
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POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" – 2 years, 1 month ago
@markbailey, @rocknroller912,@tv,@russ,@boo,@k I’m at a loss here for ideas..if i sand and lower the saddle, i’ll have NO break angle to the tail piece and fighting buzzing on the cover plate…i could put a riser on the nut and use… Read more»
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POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" – 2 years, 1 month ago
@rocknroller912 Yeah, I bought a set off of Ebay…about $65 for the entire set…probably included shipping, i looked online and i think the seller actually was; GuitarmusicUK. advertises “1 Sets Dobro Guitar Bridge Saddle Soundhole Cover Resonator Cone Tailpiece USA”… Read more»
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POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" – 2 years, 1 month ago
@rocknroller912 Well, I’m sure you’ll agree probably the most critical aspect is creating the radius point for the large circle cut-out [for the cone] at the Scale length…for my existing top, i heated and removed the existing bridge, routed out… Read more»
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POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "New build" – 2 years, 1 month ago
@boo yippers
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POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" – 2 years, 1 month ago
@swepri
those look great, my intimidation is that I’ll screw up the soldering of the pickups…
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POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" – 2 years, 1 month ago
@swepri that’s awesome, Brosky…I’m working on my first electric build…mostly to get reacquainted with woodworking to intricate plans…i used to frame houses, lol…my boyz will want me to build another electric guitar, but I’m leaning toward a couple of Mandolins… Read more»
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POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" – 2 years, 1 month ago
@swepri
What projects are you working on? Is this new for you…I’m new at building and repairing – Retired to Luthier from career in Land Surveying/house framing in 2018. -
POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Robin's build #003 (take 2)" – 2 years, 1 month ago
@robin
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POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" – 2 years, 1 month ago
@swepri on EBAY, around $65 [USA currency] for a good complete set [6 pieces], …from a knock-off company; the best would be from a company called ‘Beard’ at $65 and $35 each piece – didn’t go with the very best… Read more»
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POCORANCH7 posted a new topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" – 2 years, 1 month ago
Well mates,as most of you may well remember, i had surgery on my playing hand [right-handed] in January…a much needed surgery – my hand was aching all the time. Again,I’m a drummer, who plays the guitar, so i figured as… Read more»
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POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Robin's build #003 (take 2)" – 2 years, 1 month ago
@robin I made a new comment listed under my name – on the sidebar, in which i lament on not remembering how to create a topic and/or add pix? is there an instruction link somewhere that you know of? not… Read more»
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POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Headstock thickened" – 2 years, 1 month ago
@timothy-caldwell8bigpond-com
Nice looking headstock… - Load More