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"On all of my builds, I have used three coats of a good quality satin spray lacquer o…" Scott McGilliard replied Feb 28, 2020 to Join the Discussion: To Put Finish on a Paper Covered Cigar Box... or Not?	15	Feb 28, 2020 Reply by Scott McGilliard
"The rod piezzo needs direct pressure of the vibrating string to work - ie between th…" Scott McGilliard replied Oct 4, 2016 to Location of rod Piezo	24	Oct 10, 2016 Reply by lawntrout guitars
"An empty bobbin from a sewing machine would work." Scott McGilliard replied Jun 8, 2016 to alternate strap buttons	26	Jun 8, 2016 Reply by Grandpa
"The handle on my Fender lunchbox doesn't rattle, but a couple of differences are: I…" Scott McGilliard replied Jun 6, 2016 to help with vibration	5	Jun 6, 2016 Reply by Scott McGilliard
"I use #1 method. I recently made a 6 string and used a 1x4 and a 10 degree angle. …" Scott McGilliard replied Mar 11, 2016 to Neck scarf joint question	31	Mar 11, 2016 Reply by Matt Quinney
"I rough out the heel with a coping saw and then use a hand held oscillating sander w…" Scott McGilliard replied Sep 29, 2015 to What do you use to shape a neck?	49	Oct 4, 2015 Reply by Paul Craig
"I use Colavita balsamic vinegar bottles - the short fatter bottle with a longish nec…" Scott McGilliard replied May 5, 2015 to Bottle neck slides	20	May 16, 2015 Reply by TN Twang
"I had the same problem with the buzz and everything seemed to be grounded. I added…" Scott McGilliard replied Mar 24, 2015 to Help! I'm getting buzzed..............	33	Mar 25, 2015 Reply by Wayfinder
"They used to used thin strips of rawhide for frets. Soak them then tie them on tigh…" Scott McGilliard replied Feb 22, 2015 to You can't make a decent ukulele with nothing but a pocket knife	25	Apr 21, 2015 Reply by Jim Morris
"Thanks for the interesting discussion. I built my first CBG a year ago and am just…" Scott McGilliard replied Jan 3, 2015 to Building my own bass	29	Sep 6, 2015 Reply by Paul Craig

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Scott McGilliard's Discussions (11)

"On all of my builds, I have used three coats of a good quality satin spray lacquer o…"

"The rod piezzo needs direct pressure of the vibrating string to work - ie between th…"

"An empty bobbin from a sewing machine would work."

"The handle on my Fender lunchbox doesn't rattle, but a couple of differences are: I…"

"I use #1 method. I recently made a 6 string and used a 1x4 and a 10 degree angle. …"

"I rough out the heel with a coping saw and then use a hand held oscillating sander w…"

"I use Colavita balsamic vinegar bottles - the short fatter bottle with a longish nec…"

"I had the same problem with the buzz and everything seemed to be grounded. I added…"

"They used to used thin strips of rawhide for frets. Soak them then tie them on tigh…"

"Thanks for the interesting discussion. I built my first CBG a year ago and am just…"

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