Dan Hawkes
Dan Hawkes
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Joined: Apr 28, 2023
Last seen: Jun 30, 2025
Topics: 15 / Replies: 149
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RE: A mahognay neck through redo

Lovely work @nsj! I wouldn't have thought the tiger router would have left the body surface flat enough for gluing on a top, but good to know!

7 months ago
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RE: Build #2 finally finished.

@brie couldn't agree more. Well just have to struggle through it!

8 months ago
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RE: Build #2 finally finished.

@brie ah yes, I know timberline but not ordered from them so far. Looks really nice, I may get a bit to experiment with. If you have a garage or wo...

8 months ago
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RE: Build #2 finally finished.

@brie it's looking really good! I really like the grain pattern of the poplar and the top is 👌. I'm going to have to investigate London plane,...

8 months ago
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RE: Triumvirate

@brie Cheers Brian!

8 months ago
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RE: Triumvirate

@benjaminschwillens82gmail-com thank you!

8 months ago
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RE: Triumvirate

It feels like these three builds are taking forever, but the end is in sight. I've put the finishing touches to the limba build, with just the two ...

8 months ago
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RE: My first bass

Really splendid!

8 months ago
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RE: My first! What a milestone!

Excellent work, Cheers! Looks great! I'm a big fan of p90s too. I'm looking forward to see you next build!

9 months ago
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10 months ago
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RE: Built my first 5 string

@nsj nice work, very clean! I've got to ask, where do you get Brazilian mahogany?

10 months ago
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RE: New here

Hey @benjaminschwillens82gmail-com Welcome! If you're wondering if you should start the course, just do it. You won't regret it!

10 months ago
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RE: Psyco Flake ✨✨✨✨

That's insane, @boo ! It will be a shame to shield the cavities😅 Beautiful work

10 months ago
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RE: Triumvirate

Hey @boo, yes I used the chestnut lacquer and cellulose thinners. I found that foam brushes were overall easier to use than a paint brush as it was...

10 months ago
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RE: Triumvirate

Hey @boo give it a go, from the instructions it looks like it can also be sprayed too! Definitely thin it and cut it back regularly. I'd love to hear ...

10 months ago
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RE: Triumvirate

Thanks @brie!More luck than judgement! 🤣

10 months ago
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RE: Triumvirate

Hey @mikeyrjiom, thank you and appreciate the comments! I have to say, it's been a leaning curve and only now am I happy with the finishing. It's st...

10 months ago
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RE: Carved heel thickness on solid body

Cheers @russ, appreciate you thoughts!

10 months ago
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RE: Carved heel thickness on solid body

@rathius thanks. I'll check it out!

10 months ago
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RE: Carved heel thickness on solid body

@russ thanks, ok so with a glued neck there's a bit more strength, that makes sense. To your knowledge is there a minimum measurement of meat to leave...

10 months ago
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