Forum: Luthier's Corner
04-28-2013, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 2,651
Thinline build - "The Freddy"
Right then…
…I am still struggling to deal with my cocobolo allergy, but want to build when I can. Therefore, the Drama Queen is on temporary hold and I am working on another couple of projects. I...
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Forum: Pedals
04-14-2013, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 316
New Pedalboard DIY
If you are looking for a home-made pedalboard, here's an idea that my bass player and I came up with. It is made out of pine and plywood, 3/4" stock all the way around:
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
04-12-2013, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,170
Photo's of Tony Iommi with the Monkey SG
YEAH BABY ! :dude:
I got an email from Mike, Tony's tech..Sabbath was filmed and will be in the season finale of CSI Las Vegas and the SG I built was used for the taping.
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Forum: Pedals
04-09-2013, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 376
Circuits To Cure Cancer
I'm sure some of you have already seen this on Burgs' Youtube channel, but the more who know about it the better:
Circuits to Cure Cancer (http://circuitstocurecancer.com/)
It's an upcoming...
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Forum: Pedals
03-21-2013, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 239
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
03-20-2013, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,451
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
03-04-2013, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 107
Views: 5,470
I'm Gonna build an "Axe" (build thread)
I don't usually do build threads, there are already plenty for your perusal, but what the hell.
It all started with a chunk of naturally aged Honduran mahogany, courtesy of BCR Greg. This came...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-27-2013, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,039
Old Pope, New Pope - Luthier Confession Booth!
I figured once upon a time most of us neither had the maturity, skill, or the taste level, to not balls a few guitars up once in a while. Be they modding existing guitars or messing up new builds....
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-23-2013, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,449
(S)olid (G)uitar - A Build Thread
So I have been observing the forum for a while now (a JAFO if you will – for those old enough to see R-rated movies in the ‘80s) and I finally summoned the mettle to post this build thread. This...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-12-2013, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,117
Thank you
I see a lot of wonderful words directed at my work on here, and I wanted to take a second and thank everyone for this. Some days you JUST don't want to go to work.....and then you see how your work...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-10-2013, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 1,717
Lots of talent.
Today has been a dust free day for me.........Daddy duty.:D
When I have had a minute or so, and during nap time, I have just been browsing as a spectator through the luthiers corner. Usually I...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
02-04-2013, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 447
Rick Maguire - Shop/Jigs.
Apart from the superb quality of his builds he has some neat Jigs/Tools on this thread - here's the last page on FB Inlays. (http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=847398&page=5)
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
01-30-2013, 03:48 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 2,094
Hand tool fret slotting tutorial. Lots of pics!
Okie dokie, Since it was requested I do a separate thread, here you go.:thumb:
Perhaps if enough people find this of some use you could convince Alex to sticky it, but that is between you all, I'm...
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Forum: Pedals
01-12-2013, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 875
NPD: Empress Buffer+
Do you need a buffer? How about a clean boost? Would you settle for two buffers and really clean 30dB booster in an MXR-sized enclosure for US$150?
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
12-16-2012, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 414
Better router bits. Everyone needs them.
I've been using routers since I was a kid. I guess it's been close to 40 years since my first attempt at making neat holes in wood, which didn't go so well, of course. Who ever was good with a...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
11-14-2012, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,091
Guitar wiring 101: basic electronics.
Well I've threatened to do it, and now the time has arrived.
I've got all my photos and drawings together and I think I can put together a seriously comprehensive thread on Guitar Wiring.
My...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
10-17-2012, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 291
Gibson USA Factory Tour
I normally receive Premier Guitar in my email, the latest issue has a video to the Gibson USA Factory Tour, I found it really interesting, here's the link...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
10-16-2012, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,522
1958 jr restoraton at Gibson shop
This ought to raise a few eyebrows..
The Gibson Facebook restoration page has some cool stuff going on. I got these photos from a friend on another site.
Pretty cool to see how Gibson handles...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
10-08-2012, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,725
Customers (a luthier's rant)
Wow, I just had the most annoying customer. (you're not the only one Bruce :D) The guy drove over an hour and a half to see me, then when he got here he pulled out his guitar and began telling me his...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
09-29-2012, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 592
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
09-19-2012, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,497
My CS336 Look a Like Build
Finally…..So here is my Modified Version of a CS336 Build.
Based on a Tele Thin Line construction.
Body is Birds Eye Spanish Cedar, top is book matched Flamed Redwood
Neck is Hond. Mahogany,...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
08-21-2012, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,862
How to Make A Bound Pickguard for an Archtop
Hi!
I had a job to make a custom pickguard so while I was at it I figured I might as well shoot a "how to" video.....well, my way of doing it anyway.
Hope someone finds this info useful.
Cheers!...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
08-20-2012, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,638
Wanna let you in on a little secret
The next time you need some single ply black Pickguard Material and don't wanna have to wait for it to be shipped to you. ( 3 to 5 days) Try this.:)
Go to Staples and pick up a two pack of black...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
07-25-2012, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,102
Michael Burks V and new album
As I'm sure all of us know Michael left us way to soon back on May 6th of this year. This was going to be his 5th Kauer guitar, it was actually on the assembly bench when he passed away. I finally...
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
04-27-2012, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 16,516
Gibson font - full alphabet
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk21/Whale44/Gibsonfont-1.pngI
I searched high and low on the web to find a full set of letters (uppercase and lowercase) using the Gibson font. Since nothing...
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