Boo
Boo
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Joined: Nov 7, 2018
Last seen: Jun 1, 2026
Topics: 76 / Replies: 3806
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RE: What would you like to see next?

@tv101001 @darren king I would use some sponge or foam stuck underneath that squashes down when lowering the pickup and raises the pickup when raising...

6 years ago
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RE: 12 string

@marcel Yes I have learned to relax more and when a happy accident comes along (they always do), I just smile and fix it.

6 years ago
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RE: What would you like to see next?

@rashdown_online This is a great idea, I’m struggling with an old pallet for the main structure and a piece of MDF screwed to it. It is not flat and c...

6 years ago
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RE: Bass with a redwood top

@marcel Yeah but you can now build awesome guitars and basses. How many of your old school friends can do that?

6 years ago
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RE: THAT WALNUT GUITAR...

@tv1010101 An added bonus indeed.

6 years ago
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RE: THAT WALNUT GUITAR...

@darrenking this is really cool, thanks.

6 years ago
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RE: Bass with a redwood top

@marcel I think you are the best bass guitar maker here amongst us and this build just proves it. This week you have inspired me to plan a few more bu...

6 years ago
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RE: Current build

@tv1010101 That is such a nice looking LP Junior, it looks stunning. I’ve got some of that CG gold grain filler, I’ve not used it yet but I will soon ...

6 years ago
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RE: Current build

@tv1010101 That’s some nice accurate patching! I’ve invested in a shipment of NEC tape too!

6 years ago
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RE: THAT WALNUT GUITAR...

@darrenking This sounds fantastic! Like you, I love the prospect of using new materials, especially if it helps the planet. I’m going to look into thi...

6 years ago
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RE: 12 string

@marcel I’ve done exactly the same thing but like you say, it is easy to repair.

6 years ago
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RE: 12 string

This is beautiful @marcel, I have thoughts of making a 12 string one day. You are inspiring me.

6 years ago
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RE: Strat and Jazz bass for a school

@tv1010101 No, this is a wonderful looking Strat. Well done!

6 years ago
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RE: Birthday present for my good friend Ab

@marcel I’m not surprised he was speechless, it is a stunning guitar, fantastic woods, especially the fretboard. Top marks for you again.

6 years ago
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RE: Live @1pm Today - Frets and Fretting!!

If I’m honest, I would rather still trade with the EU than the US. As we approach December, all of the Leave lies will emerge and the whole house of c...

6 years ago
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RE: Live @1pm Today - Frets and Fretting!!

Yep, I think G&W is one of the best in Europe and those of us in the UK only have a few months left to order stuff with free shipping. After Decem...

6 years ago
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RE: Templates for making "friends" ?

@darrenking “So it shall be written, so it shall be done!” “If you build it, they will come!”

6 years ago
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RE: Templates for making "friends" ?

@darrenking I would say @markbailey is the designer and creator of the guitar making template but that is just the start. All of us here can go on to ...

6 years ago
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RE: Spalted maple top

@marco That is a very nice guitar indeed, love the shape and the spalt.

6 years ago
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RE: How to make a scarf neck - LIVE!

Did some more carving on the scarf joint neck.

6 years ago
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