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cmjohnson
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Exile Custom Guitars - my first move into complete custom guitars
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For the rear strap button I'd just counterbore a spot for the strap button, on axis with the centerline of the guitar. But be careful...
Today at 12:59 PM
cmjohnson
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Right glue for reseating lifting inlays?
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Based on prior experience, I say that the best option is to pull the inlay out completely, clean the gluing surfaces thoroughly, and...
Today at 12:06 AM
cmjohnson
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Exile Custom Guitars - my first move into complete custom guitars
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I tend to be somewhat judgemental, particularly about body shapes. And I'm a very traditionalist kind of person. My opinions: I LIKE...
Yesterday at 3:47 PM
cmjohnson
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Fret size preference vs 'correct'?
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In my opinion, either choice you make is correct. A Burny is only moderately collectible, not one of the real high value collectibles...
Yesterday at 3:35 PM
cmjohnson
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Fret size preference vs 'correct'?
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When dealing with vintage instruments, there are "correct" fret sizes and that might be important for restoration purposes...
Yesterday at 10:39 AM
cmjohnson
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Fret size preference vs 'correct'?
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If the frets were objectionably low, I'd refret the instrument without hesitation. I've done enough fretjobs that it's something I...
Friday at 10:00 PM
cmjohnson
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Fret size preference vs 'correct'?
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I like my frets tall. Period. Don't care if they're skinny or wide, but they need to be tall. If the remaining fret height is under...
Friday at 9:08 PM
cmjohnson
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Gibson Les Paul Custom 'Refinish' + Modifications
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In my limited experience spraying solid colors, the color coat is typically a very thin layer and overcoated with a much thicker...
Friday at 10:31 AM
cmjohnson
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Gibson Les Paul Custom 'Refinish' + Modifications
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Tip for you next time: Masking off and painting just the area to be repaired can work if you're using solid colors and have an exact...
Thursday at 10:34 PM
cmjohnson
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ADVICE NEEDED TO SET UP A GIBSON WITH A LIGHTNING BAR WRAP AROUND TAILPIECE AND ZERO FRET ADJUSTABLE NUT?
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I'm sure it's "close" and I'm aware of its adjustable height feature. But be aware that no company as of yet is making guitars with...
Thursday at 12:23 AM
cmjohnson
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ADVICE NEEDED TO SET UP A GIBSON WITH A LIGHTNING BAR WRAP AROUND TAILPIECE AND ZERO FRET ADJUSTABLE NUT?
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If you're going to be adjusting the height of the zero fret itself along the ridge, to fine tune and shape its curve, and it's titanium...
Wednesday at 10:26 PM
cmjohnson
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ADVICE NEEDED TO SET UP A GIBSON WITH A LIGHTNING BAR WRAP AROUND TAILPIECE AND ZERO FRET ADJUSTABLE NUT?
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I can pretty much guarantee that any pre-slotted nut will have the nut slots cut higher than optimum, and probably by a great deal. A...
Wednesday at 7:32 PM
cmjohnson
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ADVICE NEEDED TO SET UP A GIBSON WITH A LIGHTNING BAR WRAP AROUND TAILPIECE AND ZERO FRET ADJUSTABLE NUT?
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I see no reason to go with the titanium version of the zero fret nut. No doubt it's more expensive, and titanium is very hard to work...
Wednesday at 5:31 PM
cmjohnson
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HELP NEEDED: Hand Rubbed Stains
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You don't need a spray booth. It's nice to have but hardly a requirement. Incidentally, most auto paint supply shops have the...
Wednesday at 9:18 AM
cmjohnson
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HELP NEEDED: Hand Rubbed Stains
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Some company in your area must surely repair cars after an auto accident. They get their paint supplies from somewhere! Ask them.
Tuesday at 9:37 PM
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