Dan Hawkes
Dan Hawkes
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Joined: Apr 28, 2023
Last seen: May 20, 2026
Topics: 16 / Replies: 162
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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 ...

2 years ago
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RE: My first bass

Really splendid!

2 years 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!

2 years ago
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2 years 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?

2 years 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!

2 years ago
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RE: Psyco Flake ✨✨✨✨

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

2 years 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...

2 years 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 ...

2 years ago
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RE: Triumvirate

Thanks @brie!More luck than judgement! 🤣

2 years 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...

2 years ago
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RE: Carved heel thickness on solid body

Cheers @russ, appreciate you thoughts!

2 years ago
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RE: Carved heel thickness on solid body

@rathius thanks. I'll check it out!

2 years 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...

2 years ago
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RE: Triumvirate

I've had to continue these builds in my spare time and, unsurprisingly, learning a new (to me) you're of finishing process want entirely smooth sailin...

2 years ago
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RE: The Mark Bailey Bug Topic

Great to here this and beautiful guitars!

2 years ago
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RE: Painting order

Hi @somethingnicer, That looks about right, but I'm no expert. Nitro is a nice thin finish, but is very easy to sand through! I think @boo is the...

2 years ago
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RE: Surf Green custom Tele type

Looks great @boo! I really like the heel carve. Very classy, top work!

2 years ago
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RE: Build #6 - Design #1

That's a really fun design, interested to see this one turns out!

2 years ago
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