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RE: Bolt-on necks and trussrods

Yes buddy, the retainer bar for the strings to be exact. I have to remove the retainer bar to remove the cover to get access to the trussrod. Lesson l...

2 years ago
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Answer to: Bolt-on necks and trussrods

I do my heel about 20mm deep, measured from bottom of fretboard. I've done pockets 65mm and longer, no issues so far. When doing the pocket for the ne...

2 years ago
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RE: Scottish Air Ambulance

Not gonna lie, I'd love to do something like that! I might just buy some rope and hope for the best lol

2 years ago
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RE: Bass time

Well I'm still here waiting on the fretboard showing up! In the meantime I thought I'd get on with the top for the bass. Sanded it all back and gave i...

2 years ago
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RE: Bass time

@russ will be, waiting on the fretboard and truss rod to do more filming first

2 years ago
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RE: A learning day

Doing it like I do makes you very aware of the cutter spinning away and you tend to be extra careful, I think sticking a bigger piece to the likes of ...

2 years ago
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RE: A learning day

@tv101 you don't do that, if it wants to go it goes! Never push into the cutter.

2 years ago
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RE: A learning day

@rathius wooden covers, often to match the top. That router is set on 4 out of 6. No idea what the actual speed is. This one has an oak top, I ...

2 years ago
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RE: A learning day

@rathius Yeh bud, great for cavity covers etc.

2 years ago
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RE: Another Floyd rose question.

Well I would say yes to a recess, looks great and allows loads of travel in both directions. I think the gotoh floyds are about 11mm overall so I aime...

2 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #003 (take 2)

@robin we won't hold it against you lol

2 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #003 (take 2)

@swepri me three but they've always been A for audio and B for linear. No idea where anyone buys the back to front crazy pots lol

2 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #003 (take 2)

@tv101 excuse me, I'd like to buy some pots off you, could you send them out so I can test them before paying? Thanks 🤣

2 years ago
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RE: Neck wood

@koendb can't fight nature lol

2 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #003 (take 2)

@koendb always the same, you go to bed then wake up to another change in what you know to further complicate your life 🤣

2 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #003 (take 2)

@robin I've got to ask, where did you find these weirdo pots? 🤣 I generally stick with alpha and cts for the most part as I can get both in met...

2 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #003 (take 2)

@swepri every pot for guitar I ever see is either china, japan or usa made anyway, can't say I've ever seen a european pot. Seen reference to vintage ...

2 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #003 (take 2)

@robin how sure are you? It's how they sound that I notice them. Audio taper sounds gradual, Linear sounds like a switch lol. Every A and B pot I've u...

2 years ago
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