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Cutting mother of pearl?

Started this discussion. Last reply by terry harris Jul 8, 2013. 8 Replies 0 Likes

Just for kicks I ordered these chunks of gold mother of pearl for some better lookin fret inlays they are about 1/2" square (kinda,, not perfectly square,,, I got a deal on em ). I didn't get from…Continue

Pickguard lifting problem

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary Merrithew May 25, 2013. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Hi guys, I had a question about hooking down a pickguard thats lifting on an older acoustic guitar my cousin wants me to fix up for her. Its a 1974 Yamaha FG 300, plays sweet (even with only 5 rusty…Continue

Soft wood necks?

Started this discussion. Last reply by David McQueen May 14, 2013. 13 Replies 0 Likes

I've made a few three strings all out of hard woods, was wondering if pine was an option or is it too soft? I thought maybe it would have a bow problem with string tension.Continue

Hi, I'm new here, had a ? about piezo's

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary Merrithew Apr 4, 2013. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Hi, I'm in the middle of my first build, using an old English Leather mahogany box with an oak fretboard. The box opens in the middle so I have had to make some adjustments along the way. The box is…Continue

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