Koendb
@koendb
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Luthier
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Joined: Jan 23, 2021
Last seen: May 9, 2025
Topics: 30 / Replies: 748
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RE: new guitar builder here

I want to build a 12 string too, well at least it is on my bucket list, but first I hope to get my demi-12-string to intonate properly 😀

3 years ago
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RE: Thank you Bagpress

Which reminds me.. I Still need to order one of those neck pocket routing jigs of yours.

3 years ago
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RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

@bpower Yeah I think I am slowly getting there. I removed quite some of that saddle bottom now and it is getting better I think, I am now at around -...

3 years ago
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RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

@boo Well it is 25.4, the distance from the nut to the middle of the 12th fret is 322.5mm so I think it must be the bridge which is off. @rocknro...

3 years ago
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RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

Meh guys, I think my intonation is going to be off , I just tested with the both E strings and I am getting -10 cents on the low E and -8 on the high ...

3 years ago
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RE: Injuries

Autch guys! I do suffer from carpal tunnel and I should definitely get surgery for that, but I ve been postponing this since at least a decade if not ...

3 years ago
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RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

Sanded and polished the soundboard and removed the masking tape. I did not realize how much shellac I put on there.. I t is a surpiringly thick coat...

3 years ago
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RE: Simple 4 string build

@clinton oh waaw man! that looks soooo good! @boo said it better then I can !

3 years ago
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RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

I am going to call this back done. Went over it with 1000, 1200 and 2000 grit, then rubbed menzerna rough cut twice, again 1200 and 2000 grit to ge...

3 years ago
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RE: Hi from Gloucestershire

Yup ! I am definitely interested in that

3 years ago
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RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

I think I am getting closer and closer to where I need to be.12 coats of shellac ( max 3 coats a day ), sanding back, shellac, sanding back.. etc..Esp...

3 years ago
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RE: Spam Alert! It's hitting the fan! ** UPDATE**

The captcha issue seems to be resolved , at least for me it is

3 years ago
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RE: Acoustic Bliss

I am always up for it. Don't know at what time I will able to join yet

3 years ago
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RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

Well, I think I am slowly getting better results. My shellac/Alcohol mix ratio is probably better. Before it was way to thick. More alcohol seems to b...

3 years ago
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RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

haha funny, I was just watching his live feed at this very moment on Facebook

3 years ago
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RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

Neck finishing... I decided to go for a shellac only approach. I did buy a bottle of clear filler, but when testing it, I was not really convinced I...

3 years ago
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RE: Accoustic kit ordered

@powerful Great! That looks very neat and well executed. Fantastic job!

3 years ago
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RE: Bass Building

@clinton You are an artist! Awesome bass.

3 years ago
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