Boo
Boo
@boo
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Joined: Nov 7, 2018
Last seen: Jun 1, 2026
Topics: 76 / Replies: 3806
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RE: My second bass from the Bailey workshop

@marcel I do agree with you about @markbailey but you are not giving yourself enough credit. I’m sure you could do it on your own now that you have be...

6 years ago
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RE: My second bass from the Bailey workshop

That is such a beautiful instrument, amazing work @marcel

6 years ago
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RE: My third bass from the Bailey workshop

@marcel This is a really nice build, I’m looking into building a bass soon. You look the business on stage with that. Excellent work!

6 years ago
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RE: Sharpening LIVE 1pm!!

@darrenking Yeah thanks Darren. I watched this video that Mark did and he suggested using 80, 120 and 240 grits, then finish it off on a diamond stone...

6 years ago
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RE: Sharpening LIVE 1pm!!

@robin This video Mark made on sharpening chisels is really good but he also mentions that he may do another video on sharpening gouges. He also menti...

6 years ago
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RE: What clear coat finishes are people in the UK using?

@e-den-hertog Thanks, I think the way I’m going at the moment, I would batch spray a few guitars and necks so I could calculate how many cans I would ...

6 years ago
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RE: What clear coat finishes are people in the UK using?

@jonhodgson No probs, I think it’s important we are all here to help each other out with everything. I know what you mean about YouTube videos, most o...

6 years ago
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RE: Sharpening LIVE 1pm!!

@tv1010101 Thanks for that! ? Yep, I should have watched the video first. No I bet I can get some sharp chisels with these. I’ll make a homemade boa...

6 years ago
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RE: Sharpening LIVE 1pm!!

Not watched this video yet @markbailey but I’m gonna! Just bought these.

6 years ago
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RE: Electric builds so far....

@tv1010101 That’s a pretty good idea, whatever makes life easier. Let’s see what the others think. @markbailey ?

6 years ago
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RE: Electric builds so far....

@tv1010101 Yeah I agree it’s not good, not being able to edit posts. Sometimes I don’t check what I’ve written before I post it and then realise I’ve ...

6 years ago
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RE: New Electric BUild

I am out of my depth with wiring and as a player I like to keep it simple. Unless people ask for more knobs and electrics, I’m only putting 1 Volume a...

6 years ago
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RE: Electric builds so far....

@david-johnson09 This article on grounding wires is just what I need, cheers!

6 years ago
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RE: Electric builds so far....

@tv1010101 Yeah I think the Deejy gadget is cool, I think it will be a good investment.

6 years ago
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RE: Electric builds so far....

@david-johnson09 That is a really cool device, I must invest. Cheers.

6 years ago
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RE: Electric builds so far....

Deej that has made me chuckle. I’m not bad with paint but other parts of guitar building fox me sometimes, especially wiring.

6 years ago
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RE: What clear coat finishes are people in the UK using?

If you want to use 2k, you are not limited to using Spray Max in rattle cans. I would say nearly every car body supplies now offers their own 2k clear...

6 years ago
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RE: Suitable fretboard woods?

@robin We don’t know which part yet but we want to get there before Scotland wins it independence! I have been taken to many parts of Scotland on fami...

6 years ago
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RE: Suitable fretboard woods?

I have to hunt around for them really, it’s a job in itself, especially since COVID hit. It’s the reason I increased my buying because I’m making guit...

6 years ago
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RE: Build 2020 #6

That really is a stunning piece of wood and a fine guitar build.

6 years ago
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