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  1. Thread: Buzzy note

    by Chris Pile
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    Re: Buzzy note

    Change the string first. It's the cheapest thing on the instrument.
  2. Re: The String Instrument Craftsman magazine (no mando content)

    I thought I sold all the books, but discovered another one. Who wants it?
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    Re: Washburn bowlback bridge

    The bridge that's on it now is from an adjustable bridge for an archtop mandolin. Thus the holes in the ends.
    Someone would have removed the foot of the bridge because the complete unit would have...
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    Re: Scratch remover

    It's HOWARD - no S.
  5. Thread: Tonewood

    by Chris Pile
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    Re: Tonewood

    Exactly. Bob Benedetto built a nice archtop from "pallet wood" that sounded almost as nice as his normal guitars made from high dollar tonewoods.
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    Re: Eastman factory video by Dolphin Guitars

    Still cheaper than a Gibson or other American made brands.



    This is true even of machine made stuff like Gibson.

    However, I've been doing repair work for a living for 45 years - and I know...
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    Re: Eastman factory video by Dolphin Guitars

    Lots of hand craftsmanship, very little machinery noise.

    I own an AR-804 (oval hole archtop) and an AR-810. Both are excellent guitars. I've had guys who own Gibson L-5's ask if I would sell them....
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    Re: Nut defect??

    There is no way that hole can cause strings to break because the strings never touch it.
    And I can tell by looking those slots are not cut correctly.
    Because they slant, they will pinch the string....
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    Re: Jescar EVO Gold fretwire discontinued

    This is common knowledge among repair shops who do a lot of refret work. YES, EVO Gold is disappearing.
    Can you guess why? One of the main metals used in EVO Gold is mined in Ukraine.
    You don't...
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    Re: Headstock fix

    No. I quit watching ANY Star Wars stuff after the 3rd flick decades ago.
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    Re: Headstock fix

    ^^^ This is the way. ^^^
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    Re: Useful tool from elsewhere

    Bought one off Squeebay... less than $13 and free shipping. It's neat as can be.
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    Re: Do you apply oil to your fretboard?

    Most of the pros (like me) have been using Howard Feed'n'Wax - sparingly. Cleans and conditions dry fingerboards.
    ...
  14. Thread: LMI closing

    by Chris Pile
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    Re: LMI closing

    Does not bode well.
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    Re: Diluting Duco Cement

    I've used Duco in the green & yellow tube for 45 years to repair degrading binding or to reglue. I've never diluted it.
  16. Re: The String Instrument Craftsman magazine (no mando content)

    Roger - thanks for your gigantic contributions to the legacy of luthiery.
    I once saw you at a NAMM show in the 80's and thanked you for writing your books.
    "Which one?", you asked - quick as a...
  17. Re: The String Instrument Craftsman magazine (no mando content)

    Serious thanks to Brad Combs who has listed these 14 PDF files for anyone to download.
    No more emails, no more thumb drives, no more CD's - do it yourself!

    Issue #1:...
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    Re: Remove gunk from 1924 Gibson neck

    ABSOLUTELY NOT! Never use window cleaner on ANY musical instrument - especially a vintage one. YE GODS!
  19. Re: Dull E String. Positive it’s the nut. Now what?

    The strings are literally the cheapest thing on the instrument - a quarter's worth of wire.
    Replace the string, then if the problem persists - see a competent and experienced luthier.
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    Re: Sealing colours under lacquer

    Then explain this Tele body a friend finished in TruOil.
    You don't get that shine from a hard rubber stage.

    https://i.imgur.com/jbxkN2y.jpg
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    Re: Sealing colours under lacquer

    Are you thinking of Watco oil finishes, which remain soft?
    TruOil does get hard, provided it's applied properly in very thin coats.
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    Re: Sealing colours under lacquer

    Untrue. I've done it, and so have others.
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    Re: FYI: Humidifying to close cracks.

    Next time don't use a rag. Use a sponge, and squeeze most of the water out of it first.
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    Re: Sealing colours under lacquer

    TruOil applied with your finger in thin layers.
  25. Re: Dull E String. Positive it’s the nut. Now what?

    First of all - what the heck are you playing? How old are the strings?
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