Koendb
@koendb
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Joined: Jan 22, 2021
Last seen: Feb 27, 2026
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RE: Telecaster build Progress

@Tej, The router is actually a good idea! You just need to be very careful and have a right sized bit I guess.It is ideal, because you can really ac...

5 years ago
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RE: Telecaster build Progress

@Tej Yeah I know of that solution. It's not what I wanted for this project though. I have not yet decided which way I want to go for this project with...

5 years ago
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RE: Bridge/trem route repair

Nice work @Boo! I had to do a similar repair a few days ago too, placed my bridge in the wrong spot.. I never learn 🤣

5 years ago
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RE: 60's Telecaster build - Which pickups?

Wow @eddie6string nice work! and nice stash of wood too ! 😍

5 years ago
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RE: 60's Telecaster build - Which pickups?

Logo applied and tuners installed!

5 years ago
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RE: B grade neck blanks

No @tej, I have only started working on wood just recently, so everything I do at this moment is a first. Since I dont have scrap wood to practice on,...

5 years ago
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RE: 60's Telecaster build - Which pickups?

We have a saying in flemish: 'Knowing yourself is the start of wisdom' 😋

5 years ago
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RE: 60's Telecaster build - Which pickups?

@mattbeels haha, yeah that sentence came out weird. 😎

5 years ago
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RE: B grade neck blanks

Yeah I think I will try to keep 2 or 3 pieces for practicing, all the rest will be stashed , the big mahogany/sapele block is enough to cut 2 necks fr...

5 years ago
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RE: 60's Telecaster build - Which pickups?

Tonight , I applied stain ( amber, brown and yellow ) to give my neck an vintage look just before dinner. And this is how it looks after a coat of s...

5 years ago
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RE: Update and apology...

Hi Mark, I hope your mum fully recovers fast and completely. No apologies needed at all, you make sure you take care of your family but also for you...

5 years ago
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RE: One Piece Neck and truss rods.

Right! That makes sense now! Good to know , Thanks Mark!

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RE: 60's Telecaster build - Which pickups?

Ah then the price difference is not as bad as I thought it would have been ( of course, still have to take into account import fees I guess )

5 years ago
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RE: 1958 Flying V Headstock angle

Played a bit with my miter saw and scarf joints on cheap wood. This is what I have learned so far: Since I cannot cut from anywhere in the neck bl...

5 years ago
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RE: 60's Telecaster build - Which pickups?

@boo yeah that is probably a lot cheaper and does the job just as well. I initially though of using my side level file, which has a 45 and a 90 degree...

5 years ago
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RE: 60's Telecaster build - Which pickups?

ordered the 1/8" one straight away! thanks @tv101 Arrived!

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