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Sweet finish on the electric guitar, Matt. Z-poxy was and probably still is used quite a bit for sealing pores prior to finishing in acoustic world.

A Tru Oil finish on the neck is desired by many bass guitarists for hand speed. I used the high tech applicators ( 8 of 'em) that are opposed to my thumbs. :) I would put on 3 or 4 coats a day,...

When I've used the french polish method I padded on a shellac seal to start the process, whether over stained or unstained tone wood.
Pretty good overview here.

I like to use Loctite. Its available nearly anywhere relatively cheaply and the resealable cap actually works. As Mike mentioned, keeping it in the fridge extends its life quite a bit...same for...

1970's Yamaha guitars had the dovetail glued with a similar mystical adhesive. It released at about the same temp that bubbled the finish. You can add a little extra temp with a heat lamp bulb in a...

A couple of winters ago I was running with my dog across a frozen pasture (I know, I know) and I slipped breaking my left wrist and bonking my noggin pretty good. I ended up losing pinch grip...

As the proud owner of a MK solid A with about $300 of shop time into it, even if I were a shop, I'm three beats and a half tone behind ya! :whistling:

My kinda mando.......I still have my old Rogue...............hmmmmmmm:cool:

My personal experience with deer and elk antler in guitar world is that they are both too porous and soft. Got a couple of nice nuts from the femur of an old bull elk that a friend harvested. I...

My used KM-505 came in a Boulder Alpine gig bag that I'm really happy with. Fits well, shoulder straps are really comfy and it seems to be as strong as a gig bag is going to be.

Dan--

You might try getting a hold of Steve Weill, who I believe is a member here. He lives in Cocolalla, Idaho -- its on 95 about half way up Pend Oreille...as you pass just north of Potlatch...

Both of Don's books are worthwhile. I also started with a Rogue and Rob's e-book on mandolin setups. I have a bit better axe now, but the Rogue is still here for camping and canoe trips. Welcome...

I've been on the prowl for an upgrade to my Michael Kelly Solid Satin A and have had a couple of close calls on the forum, but a local (metro Portland) craigslist sale came through at a price I...

You might talk to Howard 'Sonny' Morris who builds in Oregon. He may very well be one of the best bang for the buck boutique builders going and a cafe member to boot....btw..no affiliation

Welcome to the forum! From your list I would choose the km-150 hands down. Get it from any of this site's sponsors and you will get a pro setup thrown in. Great folks here and great information. ...

I have Aquila Nylgut strings on both my soprano and tenor ukes. I like them, also.

I was at a friend's house last weekend where folks sometimes do an impromptu jam. Another one of the attendees pulled out a tenor uke (don't know if I can say that word here) :) that had been strung...

I read a quote from Jerry Lee Lewis and paraphrasing...my mother told me that Chuck Berry was the king of rock and roll, not me...Ole Jerry Lee truly is getting around to last man standing. Rest In...

yup...at least commercial radio. There are still a handful of independent FM stations that play really good setlists. Two or three are in this thread. They are to be commended and supported and...

Wow! Nice work and great photos. Many thanks for this.

Still waiting on a KM-606. :mandosmiley: My playing ability is not likely to improve to the point that I should be messing with expensive mandolins, neither is my budget -- I'm an old guy and my...

I'm going to plug a public FM station that is user supported and plays an incredibly eclectic playlist, including 6 or 8 hours of americana/bluegrass weekly....it's www.krvm.org --straight from...

Stan is the man!....Spent a few years living just a few miles east of Hell....Michigan :) and many a Saturday morning at Elderly.

Yup...I have an MK solid A in satin that I got from a box store for $99 shipped. After a good going through which included leveling, recrowning and polishing the frets, sanding a 'speed neck' ( I...

The easiest way to find out is to sign up for the pick sampler that is floating around here. You can try a grip of picks. I found I like the Blue Chips the best, but as a senior on a fixed income,...