I never managed to see Thin Lizzy with Phil Lynott but I did see them without him a few years ago with John Sykes on vocals…….not the same though. Me neither @Russ – never saw the proper (whichever lineup, but…   Read more»

I bought the Beautiful Freak album back in the 90s (?), and loved it @Russ.  Eels’ output seems to have been a bit patchy since then though, some definite ups & downs.  I’ve not really bothered with his later stuff….   Read more»

This is My Favourite Song For This Moment…… fantastically weird band…. I bought the Beautiful Freak album back in the 90s (?), and loved it @Russ.  Eels’ output seems to have been a bit patchy since then though, some definite…   Read more»

@russ Here’s the image of what is trademarked and some of the text. My take on the disclaimer is that its the post positions that are relevant, regardless of the headstock shape. Personally, if I wanted to build a 4+2…   Read more»

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Following your link, I found this link that shows that MusicMan does have a 4+2 headstock image trademarked and renewed last year.

https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=74044289&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=statusSearch

@russ Thanks for doing this research. I’m planning to build a Fender and a Les Paul style sometime this year, or make a start anyway, so this gives me a clue that it’s the headstock shapes that I will have…   Read more»

@russ About two years ago I think Gibson started legal proceedings in the USA against firms who were making Les Paul copies, alleging that the body shape is their distinctive design and was subject to copyright. I haven’t heard any…   Read more»

@russ The ‘Psydelic Lady ‘ was hand painted with neon acrylics.  Pros; Saves a shed load of taping off/on that spraying requires.  Fairly quick drying.  Cons; Brush strokes need flattening with 400 grit, but colours will bleed into each other,…   Read more»

Hi @russ Thanks for making contact today Russell. This is what I was working on – Kneck carving. Driftwood (Honduran Mahogany) top on Spalted Sycamore body with Sycamore Neck and figured Ash fretboard.  The staining on Neck occurs when the…   Read more»

@russ No stress. It would be useful to have a DM facility amongst members, but I guess you’d have to have a ‘block ‘ option too. Look forward to chatting sometime soon.   I know this academy isn’t to facilitate…   Read more»

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Could be yours!?!
email me: electricladyguitars@btinternet.com 

This is My Favourite Song For This Moment……grown men acting like kids. Ahhhhh @Russ – “Start Me Up” brings back some memories.   I used to have an excerpt of that as a radio show jingle when I did an…   Read more»

a wee nod to Hilton Valentine who died today.

@russ Yeah, respect. 🎸

Give me an email for you @russ. Ive got a suggestion 

Where do you reside @Russ ?

@russ I’ve got the Triton spindle sander and I can’t fault it. I’ve had it for a few years now and it’s still going strong. It does the job well and I use it for many things. It’s definitely worth…   Read more»

I’m still thinking of getting the spindle sander. @russ I’ve got the Triton spindle sander and I can’t fault it. I’ve had it for a few years now and it’s still going strong. It does the job well and I…   Read more»

Hi @russ, yes the Triton stuff seems good, the router is a bit heavy but I use it mainly in the table and it’s excellent for that. The sander is great, but I would get the other model now, the…   Read more»

Hi @russ, yes the Triton stuff seems good, the router is a bit heavy but I use it mainly in the table and it’s excellent for that. The sander is great, but I would get the other model now, the…   Read more»

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Cheers Mättley Crüe. 😂 

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welcome to the Umlaut club Rüss!