Complete with black construction paper fret position markers (paper punch), eye bolt nut and bridge. Sounds very mellow and pretty loud considering the small size box.
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Very nice guitar, congrats, what did you use instead of fretwire and what is your experience with this
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I heard that some box builders also use toothpicks instead of fretwire.
MikeBoy, I just sent this photo (and a link to the Nation) to several friends and family members.
I know I have already commented, but I said something in the email that (if only my brain worked fast enough) I realized I should have included here.
"The quality of his work embarrasses me. MY stuff looks like it was kid built. His is craftsmanship."
Thanks so much everyone! It turned out nice and I am very proud of him. He looked through quite a few pictures here on CBN before deciding on the design details. I did have to convince him use skewers for frets over un-cut nails!
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alternative ?
I heard that some box builders also use toothpicks instead of fretwire.
The G-Man's jaw dropped when he read all the posts. And he looked up and said "I can't believe real musicians think my guitar is cool!"
I know I have already commented, but I said something in the email that (if only my brain worked fast enough) I realized I should have included here.
"The quality of his work embarrasses me. MY stuff looks like it was kid built. His is craftsmanship."
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