Boo
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Last seen: Jun 1, 2026
Topics: 76 / Replies: 3806
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RE: String ferrule block

Ooooooooo....... I hadn’t thought of that actually Herb, great idea! I thought of just gluing some shims on either side of the cavity so it will be a...

8 years ago
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RE: String ferrule block

I’ve just realised I’ve posted this in the wrong section, it should have been in the Guitar ER section. Doh!

8 years ago
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RE: Cardiff born and Cardiff bred

Excellent! I’ve still not got around to building an acoustic, just electrics so far. Old tools are great if you spend some time cleaning, sharpening ...

8 years ago
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RE: Cardiff born and Cardiff bred

Welcome Jonathan, I really hope you enjoy building your first guitar here with Mark. Are you building an electric or acoustic? Herb is right with his...

8 years ago
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RE: Zero fret question

Interesting project there Herb. I have a similar acoustic that my friend picked up at an auction and it doesn’t even have a truss rod. I’ll dig it out...

8 years ago
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RE: Second Bailey BYO 2008

Very nice. I love the Birdseye Maple and binding, that’s something else I haven’t done yet. Top job Edwin.

8 years ago
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RE: My BYO Bandsman Mark 1

Have you been to button moon? ?

8 years ago
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RE: My first Bailey BYO remember this one Mark?

This is a beauty Edwin, especially for your first build. I have been thinking about lacquerring my first build that I originally finished with oil, my...

8 years ago
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RE: Private Messaging

This is an example of a “chat panel” in a website. (See picture) It is popular on this website example, it’s for general day to day conversation inste...

8 years ago
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RE: Private Messaging

Right, I am one of Paul Gilbert’s online Rock Guitar students at ArtistWorks and they have a PM function. People don’t tend to use it on a regular bas...

8 years ago
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Answer to: Bolt on Bass

That’s great! Thanks Herb and Mark, you’ve given me some good info there, enough to get started. I’ll start designing. Much appreciated.

8 years ago
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RE: The Talon Semi guitar

I think this is a great build, I love the shape and the cavities. I must say the colour is a little too dark for my taste as well but don’t let that t...

8 years ago
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RE: Spalted Telecaster bolt on neck

Overall, it looks stunning, from a distance. The back and sides are like a mirror and so is the front apart from the contaminated areas. I think I wi...

8 years ago
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RE: Spalted Telecaster bolt on neck

I’m just going into the garage to have another look. I’ll report back soon.

8 years ago
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RE: Spalted Telecaster bolt on neck

I am definitely definitely definitely interested in doing a finishing course. Would you do an online or workshop course or both? Whatever form it take...

8 years ago
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RE: Spalted Telecaster bolt on neck

Yeah, I may have overreacted a bit. It just looked really bad on the first coat. I thought I had cleaned the surface enough before applying lacquer bu...

8 years ago
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RE: If All Else Fails...The Turnip Method

Turnip turnip turnip turnip turnip.............. TURNIP!!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh........????????????

8 years ago
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RE: Spalted Telecaster bolt on neck

I used 2k clearcoat again and I got some fisheye on the front. I’m not sure why but I managed to bury most of it on the second coat. It’s not a perfec...

8 years ago
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