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

Same here, I look for LOG or AUDIO when buying pots, not A or B.

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

According to the book, C is usually code for reverse LOG pots.

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

I have seen both, but did not think too much about it before reading this book, where it is explained a bit more:/p>

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

@robin As usual there is a US standard and a rest of the world standard with pots. US pots often use A for LOG and european standard use A for LIN ins...

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

Congratulations @robin (grandchild AND finding the electric fault)!

2 years ago
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RE: Then a BAD thing happened👎🤨

@brie You can also do a "climb cut" (going backwards) on certain sections to minimize the risk of tearout, but I think that is a scary thing to do wit...

2 years ago
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RE: Then a BAD thing happened👎🤨

@brie Not answering your question, but I try to nibble away in smaller passes with the router (maybe 4-5mm added depth per pass). It takes more time, ...

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

@robin "Smooth, faultless build". That must surely be utopic... 😉

2 years ago
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RE: 📐Russ' Parlour N°2📏

@russ Turned out very nice. Thank you for a great build documentation.

2 years ago
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RE: My first laminated semi-hollowbody

@jamesbisset Oh, Dremel and freehand are things that usually don't mix well when I am involved. 😀 Great progress, looking forward to see the finish...

2 years ago
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RE: A new guitar is born

@dhawkes1gmail-com Nice guitar! 👍 It is a special feeling when a new guitar is finished, adjusted and plays well.

2 years ago
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RE: Bored of Building Guitars?

@tv101 Congrats on new skills! If deciding to make a correct bang, you also have to create some sticky smoke. I did that once, by accidentally dropp...

2 years ago
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RE: Hello from Nampa Idaho USA

@rey_rchotmail-com Welcome! Nice kitchen equipment you have there! 😉

2 years ago
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RE: 1st guitar: Archtop based on Benedetto plans

@peter-c-f There is nothing wrong with slow builds. Hopefully one can avoid some mistakes if there is time to think things through before doing the st...

2 years ago
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RE: 📐Russ' Parlour N°2📏

@russ Thank you! No need for more measurements or pictures, you explained the process very well. With the pictures you posted earlier it is clear how ...

2 years ago
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RE: 📐Russ' Parlour N°2📏

@russ Amazing work! Could you please explain your shooting board? I don't think I've seen one with the holes and dowels before and can't figure out...

2 years ago
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RE: 4 string short scale bass

@marcel Interesting project. Which scale length will it be?

2 years ago
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RE: Neck blank thickness for scarf headstock

@dhawkes1gmail-com I would say 25 mm is a bit too thin for a set neck. You want the gluing surfaces to be as big as possible. On my first build I lami...

2 years ago
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RE: Second guitar

@usadave Great looking guitar. Well done!

2 years ago
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