mark bailey
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RE: New Custom Build Course Starting TODAY!

Cheers @johnnierox Sorry for delay - Carol is 'on it' - expect email!

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RE: Bone for vegans

@syntholabo I did see the fat busting procedure for butcher cow bone. Didn't think it would be so bad for antlers. Jerry Rosa never mentioned it for h...

6 years ago
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RE: Heel Block materials

@syntholabo I've not made a heel or tail block using Alder - I do have to recommend you stay 'on script' obviously but... if it is a good enough piece...

6 years ago
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RE: Bone for vegans

Has anyone got any comments or advice on turning antlers into saddles and nuts? I can bring myself to salvage such materials from the wilderness. Shor...

6 years ago
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RE: Heel Block materials

Bin it ? looks like it is full of cracks....not good!

6 years ago
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RE: Barncaster from pallet wood

Nice work ! Goes to show that you don't have to spend a fortune on wood to have excatly the same amount of fun ? Where did you get the offset heel pl...

6 years ago
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RE: Rosettes

@syntholabo Hey dude...I am pretty sure I did film something but I can't find it either...I'll have a plough through the archive and see what turns up...

6 years ago
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RE: Buzzing from guitar wiring

Good catch- ? I find the flourescent lights above my benches have a similar effect...something to watch out for!

6 years ago
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RE: 3/4 size electric guitar build

Mark, I have considered building a 3/4 size electric but the one thing I’m not sure of is finding a truss rod small enough. Is it easy to modify a nor...

6 years ago
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Answer to: Fret Levelling Tool

Hey Bill! Good Q. Mine is 300g and from Tonetech : The main reason I suggest a sharpening stone is because you may already have one in the shed. If n...

6 years ago
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RE: 3/4 size electric guitar build

Hey @Shambho - I would suggest that you make your own neck from scratch...it is easier than you might think! You can order a neck blank and fretboard ...

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RE: Return of the Thistle

Wow John that is looking pretty cool - unusual method but I have come to expect nothing less from you !! ?

6 years ago
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RE: Cupped plates

There is not really any way to use this to your advantage - if you glue it to the braces 'cupped' it may just straighten out and take the braces with ...

6 years ago
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RE: Darryl Syms Ibanez copy build

I prefer method 2 as the fretboard will be attached to the same piece all the way along. In method 1 the fretboard can start to come loose near the nu...

6 years ago
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RE: Making guitars in Gloucestershire?

@frocesterbill It's a great question! I think the only way would be to make it thru neck...or bolt on....or just leave it visible.

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RE: Cavity shielding

@frocesterbill You can apply the shielding paint before or after finishing - but... I usually attach a ground (earth) wire to the shielding paint - if...

6 years ago
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RE: Cavity shielding

Do you mean 300ml? If not that seems a bit expensive ...30ml doesn't sound like it will go very far. I remember 'back in the day' at the factory (yawn...

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RE: Cavity shielding

Hey Herb - This is what I use but I would also love to know if anybody else has alternatives?

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