mattbeels
mattbeels
@mattbeels
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Joined: Oct 22, 2020
Last seen: Apr 22, 2025
Topics: 4 / Replies: 1035
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RE: Jazz Bass Paint Job (Chameleon)

@boo Pushing it back in rarely (if ever) works, it’s definitely time for a new pot. You can’t get away without soldering anyway as those pickups hav...

5 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Online Bandsman 2

@boo I never had a problem with it not sticking, the 'hardest' part is the long drying time and getting enough coats for good continuity. I prefer...

5 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Online Bandsman 2

@boo Gotcha. It can be done either way and putting clear over it isn’t a problem. I’ve put it on several guitars that were already finished and it c...

5 years ago
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RE: John Greven thesis on voicing choices in a steel string acoustic

Wow, that’s a lot of info to digest but I really enjoyed reading these, cheers!

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

@bangy Depends on the body shape but yes, carving first would be wise. At least the transition. Another thing to look out for on a neck through ...

5 years ago
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RE: Hello, I’ve started with neck angle jig!

@boo ??? neck angle jig homie, not headstock thicknessing... right?

5 years ago
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RE: Hello, I’ve started with neck angle jig!

@bangy re: the hinge But will it even be a problem as you’ll need to clamp the neck anyway? 🤔

5 years ago
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RE: 🎶🎸 Your Favourite Song In This Moment 🎸🎶

All good @deej, I was just grinding your gears. But don’t worry, you’re not alone! @boo likes that song too, maybe it’s a Lancashire thing? 🤷🏼‍♂️

5 years ago
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RE: Hello, I’ve started with neck angle jig!

@bangy Wow, sounds idyllic... I’d say change the hinge or find a way to hold things steady. I don’t think it’s necessary that the neck is perfectl...

5 years ago
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RE: 🎶🎸 Your Favourite Song In This Moment 🎸🎶

@deej I’m really glad that you said that! 😆 But I agree, EVH was amazing but there was something about RR that was superior. Had he lived I think we...

5 years ago
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RE: Hello, I’ve started with neck angle jig!

@bangy Cool, so you’re close to Split? We wanted to go there as well but it didn’t work out this year, but maybe next time. Which jig do you pla...

5 years ago
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RE: 🎶🎸 Your Favourite Song In This Moment 🎸🎶

Wow, that’s a lot of favorites for one day! I think the line between this thread and the other one for songs is getting a bit blurred... 🤔 🤷🏼‍♂️ Ei...

5 years ago
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RE: 🎺🎸🥁 This Is The Best Song by ????? I've Heard........in this moment. 🥁🎸🎺

@deej Oh good God man, have you no shame? Two classic Scorpions tracks get posted and then you come along and stink up the place with that drivel, w...

5 years ago
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RE: Hello, I’ve started with neck angle jig!

Hey there @bangy and welcome aboard! I see that you’re from Croatia, my family and I love it there. We’ve been to Zadar and a couple of times to Lum...

5 years ago
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RE: 🎺🎸🥁 This Is The Best Song by ????? I've Heard........in this moment. 🥁🎸🎺

@russ Those were good years for Scorpions, and that’s a crazy track! I have a few favorites from that era but this time I‘ll go with the obvious one...

5 years ago
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RE: 60's Telecaster build - Which pickups?

@koendb As I don’t have experience with any of those pickups I can’t really vote. You’re bound to get a few votes for Iron Gear as they’re well know...

5 years ago
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RE: My own headstock decals!

@koendb I agree with you about having a logo. It does make the guitar look finished but that’s probably because we’re used to it. Yeah I saw you...

5 years ago
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RE: No Livestream Sat

Sorry to hear that Mark. I hope your mom is ok! You guys take your time and take care...

5 years ago
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