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RE: Neck wood

It's a lot of time that would be wasted though. I'm not suggesting using CF rods in *every* neck, but if you're using a wood or a cut that wisdom say...

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

As the man says in the book (which was literally within arm's reach when I read your post!) "my advice is to ignore any codes and test".

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

So, that's a "maybe" ?? The answer - of course - is just to ignore the tone pots. Never use them ... 😉

2 years ago
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RE: I made a thing

You’re most welcome JB 😉

2 years ago
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RE: My first laminated semi-hollowbody

It’s a good idea / way of testing out the impact of the different positions on the sounds, but it’s only going to give a rough approximation, even rel...

2 years ago
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RE: I made a thing

I did check out the website @rathius, and it looked pretty dormant. Shame as putting it into a case with a screen seemed like a good idea to simplify...

2 years ago
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RE: I made a thing

Just a little disappointed that no-one noticed my choice of music … 😋

2 years ago
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RE: My first laminated semi-hollowbody

JimBee - welcome home Darling, how was your day? MrsJimBee - oh, you know, usual stuff, what about your day JimBee - I've been experimenting with ...

2 years ago
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RE: My first laminated semi-hollowbody

That must have been quite something to have seen @jamesbisset - quite jealous of you oldies sometimes.

2 years ago
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RE: Neck wood

I can't see that they'd hurt - so for the sake of another couple of slots in the neck and a few£ of carbon fibre bar, I see no reason *not* to do it. ...

2 years ago
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RE: Neck wood

Interesting to re-read this thread. I've got a neck-blank sized piece of Ash, quarter-sawn and not too heavy which I think I might just use on a fut...

2 years ago
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RE: I made a thing

That looks like it could be a fun thing @rathius - what do you use it for?

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

Congratulations grampa @Robin! Wait a couple of years and get the littl'un to sort out that wiring (they have smaller fingers, easier to fish around ...

2 years ago
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RE: What's that? Another one?

Hang on just a minute ... People sell guitars???

2 years ago
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RE: Renaissance guitar

That's an incredible piece of workmanship Koen, proper old-school skills, and it looks like a beautiful instrument at the end of it. You'll have fun...

2 years ago
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RE: What's that? Another one?

That is the correct opinion @koendb 😆

2 years ago
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RE: A pair of SS Stangs

Interesting to watch the body finish evolve in (sort of) real time through the various stages. Request echo'd! Particularly the final coats ...

2 years ago
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RE: Acoustic Build number 8

Wow @mikeyrjiom - stunning looking work. As Koen says, tell us some more about it and your builld approach. 8 (nearly 9!) acoustic builds in that p...

2 years ago
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