Koendb
@koendb
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Joined: Jan 22, 2021
Last seen: Feb 9, 2026
Topics: 30 / Replies: 755
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RE: Documentaries

That should not be holding you back trying it TV. It should encourage you to find out why and try again 😉

3 years ago
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RE: Jig build Advice / Stressing

@norriemac that s looking rather good! Awesome job! 👍 🤩

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

I second that , I just fixed a classical guitar ( was missing one of the tuner gears, so I replaced the tuners , and while I was at it, dressed the f...

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

Yeah same here! It was really great and huge help + big part of the community feeling

4 years ago
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RE: Guitar Build #3

Yes Really nice looking @bpower!

4 years ago
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RE: Electric Ukelele Build Preparation Questions

And the Lefty Electric Ukulele has found a new home. My first self-built sale !Weird to let go to be honest. Anyway, I am currently building a new o...

4 years ago
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RE: Guitar #2 (Summer 2022 Project)

@wayne_f Nice work! you got this.

4 years ago
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RE: Lute restoration project

@rocknroller912 Thanks a lot! I will give that a try to remove the pickguard 👍

4 years ago
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RE: Lute restoration project

@bpower thanks for that info! it will be useful 👍

4 years ago
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RE: Lute restoration project

@rocknroller912 I ll have a look if I can remove it without any damage. There is a big chance that this is bakelite. I believe it gets brittle when it...

4 years ago
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RE: Lute restoration project

Label says it is a Pietro Tonelli and is made in Napoli presumably around 1900 They are indeed square. Also, here a better close up of the n...

4 years ago
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RE: Lute restoration project

In the meantime, I figured out it could be a mandolute. scale length seems to be 13 5/8"

4 years ago
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RE: Fret position marking

@Steveh Thanks for that. But there are easier ways: or Stewmacs fret calculator TLC Guitargoods in Holland: I am sure there a lot of other on...

4 years ago
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RE: Steveh and the Aria ET 240

@steveh Really nice job! congrats. Up to the next build. Flying V's are fun! Here's my attempt 🙂

4 years ago
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RE: Guitar Build #3

@bpower wow man that looks absolutely stunning!

4 years ago
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RE: Electric Ukelele Build Preparation Questions

Woohoo getting closer and closer man!

4 years ago
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RE: Electric Ukelele Build Preparation Questions

So I finished my electric ukelele.Freehand fret slot cutting. That was the first time for me, I always have used a jig , but now I could not rely on a...

4 years ago
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