mark bailey
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RE: Laminated back and sides

I source most of my veneers from Capital Crispin in London. I first bought veneer from Crispins as a student in 1984 when they were based in Curtain R...

6 years ago
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RE: Finishing without darkening the wood

Hey Herb - It would be great to see some pics? ? Don't be surprised if it gets darker with more coats... ?

6 years ago
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RE: Brace material

Damn wish I had an uncle like that! Shame they are already cut though...such is life... As you said you could use the pieces for acoustic guitar bridg...

7 years ago
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RE: Rounded fret ends

Cheers John - Thanks for sharing that... Not my cup of tea but someone will find it useful ?

7 years ago
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RE: Laminated back and sides

Holy Moly Darren - Amazing pics - Great work! The original Maccaferri Guitars were made this way so why not - I call it posh plywood. It should be sti...

7 years ago
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RE: NEW! Trem Drawings/Templates/Patterns

I would do that by routing first and then finishing by hand with a chisel (*edit: Gouge) - without serious machine like CNC I'm not sure how else it c...

7 years ago
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RE: Planning new build for 2019

Awesome! Where did the drawing come from? Did you make it? Here is some fancy Crelicam Ebony I have in stock - the one on the far right is Leopard fig...

7 years ago
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RE: Travel Guitar?

er...No. No and Yes. 🙂

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RE: What would you like to see next?

Yes Herb - that is for certain

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

A Finishing course is probably top on the list...thanks John

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

Yeah John - That is called a Drop Top...Good suggestion!

7 years ago
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RE: Hello, this is me

Hey Marcel Thanks for those AMAZING words...WOW! 2004 - yeah...that brings back happy memories.. We have come such a long way - look at us now! Of cou...

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RE: Brace material

Thanks for your kind words Darren - it really means a lot to hear that. OK. I slept on it. Hemlock. Yeah why not! Remember that it is all about 'stiff...

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RE: Brace material

Hey Darren - great to have you onboard! I have not used Hemlock for braces Some initial thoughts: (just back from a gig so I'll sleep on it...) Its al...

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RE: Am I missing something?

This is sorted now - thanks for the heads up folks!

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