NSJ
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Joined: Dec 15, 2022
Last seen: Jul 27, 2025
Topics: 32 / Replies: 522
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RE: A future build

Not much time today but I did my usual upper fret access carve using a bowl and dish router bit.

2 years ago
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RE: Bass time

Ok, couple of things. First, I'm a plonker lol. String height is actually less than 2mm at the 12th which is perfect and also when I did a demo in my ...

2 years ago
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RE: A future build

Got the neck pocket done today, sorted most of the shaping around it and also did the neck heel

2 years ago
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RE: A future build

Headstock sorted and main neck carving done, I'll sort the heel once I've done the neck pocket.

2 years ago
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Answer to: String splay advice.

@nortski string splay is fine, most 3 aside headstocks have it to varying degrees with zero issues. Straighter string pull is generally more desired i...

2 years ago
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RE: Bass time

Finished at last, well ish lol. Found a high fret I missed, I often miss just the one. Anyway sorted that, still need to lower the nut a little too. O...

2 years ago
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RE: Member cancellation and contact form not working.

@nortski Use the @ symbol or hit reply on their post Problems with the form could be somehting like an adblocker, if using one try switching...

2 years ago
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RE: Member cancellation and contact form not working.

I always seem to get through using the contact us form on the shop, I think it's Carol that usually replies.

2 years ago
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RE: Second build

@liebe I was concerned about slot depth, slots being clean, getting to much glue on and it choking the slots etc etc lol Might try the acetone next ...

2 years ago
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RE: Second build

@liebe For sure, without it you can use a regular fret saw lol What glue did you use? I found out the hard way that wood glue doesn't work with ...

2 years ago
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RE: Bass time

Well it's taken a while but the finish is done at least. I'll get it all assembled in the next day or two. Thanks to this forum I found an old post ab...

2 years ago
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RE: A future build

Frets are in and side dots done, next up will be sorting the headstock and carving the neck.

2 years ago
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RE: Second build

@liebe I got one of those hosco fret slot cleaning saws, seems to work ok

2 years ago
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RE: Going the other way this time-A Baritone?

@wolframmalukker sounds like you need to clear some space, I'd try and just focus on one, get it over the finish line then the next and so on. I find ...

2 years ago
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RE: A future build

While the finishing of the bass takes ages due to the weather I decided to get on with the tele build. I've roughed out the neck and today was radiusi...

2 years ago
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Answer to: So Far So Glued

Looking good Brian! But my advice, don't rush the finish or it'll take longer lol

2 years ago
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RE: Bench build

Looks good @Boo!

2 years ago
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RE: Nut position on glued on and bolted on neck

@nortski I think it's just the way he builds guitars, there's also a lot of info to try and make into a course so bound to be the odd thing here and t...

2 years ago
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RE: Bass time

Started the finishing

2 years ago
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RE: Nut position on glued on and bolted on neck

@nortski I think there's a bit of confusion here, basically if you look at say a les paul or prs they have the nut at the end of the fretboard. I thin...

2 years ago
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