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: In the beginning we mark the nut...

I agree with what @boo said @tej, very sound and complete advice. Trying to fix it could really end up with you wishing that you’d just left it alone!...

4 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Black Stealth

“It is the only way…” Yeah, if you don’t want a pickguard or a neck pickup I think that’s the way to go.

4 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Black Stealth

That’s a lot of work @boo!

4 years ago
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RE: Pete's first build

Looks good @whyte, it’ll be cool to see a left handed build!

4 years ago
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Answer to: Scruffy neck joint, how to fix it?

Who’s scruffy lookin’? A fine line pen was my thought as well. Why did you paint them separately?

4 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Black Stealth

Great work as always @boo, that’s pretty black! I noticed that you have one of the newer THR 10’s, is that a II or III and how do you like it? I’ve ...

4 years ago
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RE: Jigs, patterns, and lines on paper

Cool @wayne_f, that mahogany insert on your bandsaw is pretty sweet too!

4 years ago
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RE: 1958 Flying V inspired Build

Ah yeah, missed the end of this thread. Good job on that Battery riff!

4 years ago
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RE: Acoustic build #2 (wife's guitar)

What a great thread @bpower (the guitars ain’t bad either 🤪!) Everything looks top notch to me, well done!

4 years ago
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RE: Accoustic kit ordered

Looks great @powerful, keep it up!

4 years ago
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RE: Ibanez has 15.75 radius - which fret radius insert caul ?

Welcome @warmvalves! 15.75”? What a weird radius! I wonder what the point was?!? However a 16” radius fret caul will work fine. That 0.25” differe...

4 years ago
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RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

I’m only kidding about maybe building an acoustic, I will someday as I think it would be fun. Watching the acoustic course is also pretty inspiring as...

4 years ago
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RE: Hi to all sawdusters

Welcome to the forum @irishwhiskeycoke! Sooo, you’re more of a Bootlegger than a Bandsman eh? That’s ok, I won’t hold it against you. 😉 Have you h...

4 years ago
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RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

Sounds like a good plan @koendb 👍

4 years ago
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RE: My first steps in building an acoustic guitar

Wow, look at you go @koendb! Best of luck but, you’ve got this. Incidentally I’m currently watching the acoustic course as well, just for fun though. ...

4 years ago
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RE: Jazz Bass Paint Job (Chameleon)

Well @boo that came out looking great! The white pu covers definitely fit, too bad J bass knobs aren’t available in white but I know a guy who can pai...

4 years ago
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RE: Bass Building

Mighty fine work @clinton! I’m curious as to why your neck reinforcement rods don’t run the length of the neck?

4 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #002

Top job @robin, that came out great! I really like the offset shape and neck joint, the color looks fab as well! How does it play and sound? Ver...

4 years ago
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RE: Finally saying "Hi"

Hey @wayne_f, where do you live in Mi? I was born and raised in Petoskey…

4 years ago
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