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"Yeah it was a test run. This one went a teeny huge bit wonky and I had to make the h…" Fomhorach replied Nov 13, 2016 to Show us your number one stringed instrument. The one you would choose if you could have only one. You can put more than one in the photo, but put number one on the left.	159	Nov 17, 2016 Reply by Garth Fink
"I've built a 28" scale before. It complicates things when you get over 26". The thin…" Fomhorach replied Nov 13, 2016 to 2 String Bass build - pickup and string advice, please...	24	Dec 2, 2016 Reply by John Sawyer
"<3" Fomhorach replied Nov 13, 2016 to Post a Picture of Your Favorite Build	202	Nov 14, 2016 Reply by Shawn
"two toned mahogany, had to think and think how to make a unique headstock. That stri…" Fomhorach replied Nov 13, 2016 to Post a Picture of Your Favorite Build	202	Nov 14, 2016 Reply by Shawn
"Have a look at the orig jack and just copy it if it's the same." Fomhorach replied Nov 13, 2016 to Pre amp wiring problem	6	Nov 15, 2016 Reply by JL
"ive changed my mind. This. I keep thinking my next guitar is going to be my best on…" Fomhorach replied Nov 13, 2016 to Show us your number one stringed instrument. The one you would choose if you could have only one. You can put more than one in the photo, but put number one on the left.	159	Nov 17, 2016 Reply by Garth Fink
"I wasn't thinking right. If it is the nut and it's too sharp then the nut is too far…" Fomhorach replied Nov 12, 2016 to Intonation Issues	41	Dec 5, 2016 Reply by JL
""and even just working with the D it is always sharp until about the 8th fret." This…" Fomhorach replied Nov 11, 2016 to Intonation Issues	41	Dec 5, 2016 Reply by JL
"Yeah. Capo the 1st and test the harmonic at the 13th. (Lightly touch and lift off ju…" Fomhorach replied Nov 10, 2016 to Issue with frets	32	Nov 12, 2016 Reply by Taffy Evans
"Interesting results. The piezo makes sense as the receiver and not to knock the desi…" Fomhorach replied Nov 8, 2016 to DIY Plate Reverb - Use a drum cymbal + old speaker!	5	Jan 31, 2018 Reply by JL

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Fomhorach's Discussions (589)

"Yeah it was a test run. This one went a teeny huge bit wonky and I had to make the h…"

"I've built a 28" scale before. It complicates things when you get over 26". The thin…"

"<3"

"two toned mahogany, had to think and think how to make a unique headstock. That stri…"

"Have a look at the orig jack and just copy it if it's the same."

"ive changed my mind. This. I keep thinking my next guitar is going to be my best on…"

"I wasn't thinking right. If it is the nut and it's too sharp then the nut is too far…"

""and even just working with the D it is always sharp until about the 8th fret." This…"

"Yeah. Capo the 1st and test the harmonic at the 13th. (Lightly touch and lift off ju…"

"Interesting results. The piezo makes sense as the receiver and not to knock the desi…"

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