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Roland posted a new topic "Well, that's been a wild 18 months..." -

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:14:20 +0100

Hallloooo one and all. I do hope everyone’s well and healthy! Well, where do I begin? Firstly, if you do get to the end of this LONG note – Thank you. If you dan’t can’t that’s fine. Just to say:… Read more»

Roland posted a new topic "Well, look what the Bailey-cat dug up (Wally!)" -

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:54:48 +0000

So, first up – hope you’re all OK! It’s been a while but tomorrow will be the day that this beauty will be in my clutches and be subject to constant Smoke on the Water intro (until I learn a… Read more»

Roland replied to the topic "🎶🎸 Your Favourite Song In This Moment 🎸🎶" -

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:48:31 +0100

You’re welcome…
Al di Meola – Race with Devil on Spanish Highway – YouTube

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Sat, 08 May 2021 06:50:29 +0100

Recently, I’ve been listening to this (again)… One Tree Hill

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Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:52:41 +0100

Roland posted a new topic "Where's "Wally"..." -

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:39:06 +0100

I got a note from the Bailey crew the other day, and for those who’re interested we’ve settled on some Kluson machine heads.
#nearlythere

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Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:01:39 +0000

Roland replied to the topic "No Livestream Sat" -

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:29:55 +0000

Thoughts with you all…

Roland replied to the topic "Finishing Maple Fretboards" -

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:07:55 +0000

how Lewis sprayed @rashdown_online (Roland’s) guitar neck Not sure if that’ll be on there (likely not professional enough). The reason I say that is that the only way I can think that a mortal completed that job was when Carol… Read more»

Roland replied to the topic "Boo doing a lot of work for "Charidee"..." -

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:28:45 +0000

No non-essential trips allowed.

I had an essential journey to trade an Eastman for an SG in a Morrisons car park.

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Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:27:22 +0000

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Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:01:05 +0000

Is it wrong to move house just to have a garage so I can build a bench and use a router? Looking at a house on Monday with not one but TWO garages! One for workshop/kidding myself into thinking that… Read more»

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Fri, 05 Mar 2021 08:51:18 +0000

Posted by: @ What are the lockdown rules at the moment, Basically: step outside your boundary and snipers will cut you down whilst the rozzers loot your house. Except if you’re bezzy mates with the council/political leaders. Or live on… Read more»

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Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:44:35 +0000

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Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:55:09 +0000

OK.
I’ve sent a “begging” (well almost but at the very least subscribe to Mark’s YouTube) email to Matt at Monty’s Pickups asking if he’d consider donating some “hardware”.
Let’s see.
Cheers all.

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Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:52:49 +0000

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Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:30:07 +0000

That approach is probably a *bit* cheaper than moving house. Think: Mid-Terrace (1780s stone cottage) backing on to locomotive tracks (turns out to be Cheltenham to Paddington line) at the back and locked in by Private land owner at the… Read more»

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Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:26:12 +0000

Roland replied to the topic "Workshop re-opening for courses?" -

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:23:24 +0000

I’d be up for a build – that’s for sure. I need an acoustic – but will ask Mark to do one for me. Can’t afford the multiple visit times. I’d be looking to build a Curve neck-through with one… Read more»

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Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:20:13 +0000

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Roland replied to the topic "Boo doing a lot of work for "Charidee"..." -

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:13:50 +0000

@rashdown_online It’s the ONLY reason to move house… It’s crap. I have a BNIB Triton router, a bunch of templates and various tools. But I also have a shitty flimsy shed with no solid floor or walls (or power). We… Read more»

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Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:10:27 +0000

Please make the next question harder @rashdown_online …

OK…
Why did chemical warfare get to the point where there’s a global lock down meaning I can’t get my Walnut guitar finished, collected and played?
😫

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Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:08:49 +0000

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Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:02:22 +0000

Posted by: @

@Deej you’re a lucky puppy!
I REALLY NEED A WORKSHOP!!!!
Is it wrong to move house just to have a garage so I can build a bench and use a router?

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Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:54:21 +0000

@boo Where can I find a picture of the finished body, please? Am sending a “please donate” email to Matt at Monty’s Pickups for any donations 🙂
Cheers.

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Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:37:18 +0000

THat’s right, @TV1. Never crossed my mind that I could have had a wonderful LP Custom the same age as me.
Not bitter…

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Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:35:58 +0000

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Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:32:58 +0000

I remember a time (when all this were fields) and my dad agreed to buy me my first guitar. It was in Durham, and the local music shop has a selection of used guitars that I was looking at. I… Read more»

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Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:20:19 +0000

Posted by: @ They are, indeed. @boo: THere’s another option which is EvilSheep Pickups. Hand made in “Gods Country” and really well priced. I had a set of “Sheep Experience” pickups in a crappy (before a fret job and setup)… Read more»

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Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:17:09 +0000

I’d go but knowing my luck the rozzers would catch me and/or wee-jimmy-kranky would setup a border patrol and have me locked up! And what’s made things worse is, that in the time gone by I’ve traded an Eastman T386… Read more»

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Roland replied to the topic "Noise Making Box" -

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:10:23 +0000

Nice one. I’m probably a bit late to this, but solder the resistors first then Caps and diodes. It’s easier in that order. I’ve got a Big Muff to mess around with (stop sniggering at the back!!!) that I got… Read more»

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Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:06:16 +0000

Roland replied to the topic "Boo doing a lot of work for "Charidee"..." -

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:57:47 +0000

No problem. If Mark can let me know I’ll take the Schaller bridge off eBay/Reverb. I’ll also send up my “bread-knife’s” old Yoga mat – either to make peace with Carol or use as nice new gripper pad 😆 🤣 … Read more»

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Roland replied to the topic "Boo doing a lot of work for "Charidee"..." -

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:46:09 +0000

Might be a good idea as they are “bigger” and could possibly accommodate donations more than the smaller “boutique” makers