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22nd July 2018, 10:01 AM
Thread: where can i buy skin for a banjo mandolin
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I have been M.I.A. On here for quite a while. I...
I have been M.I.A. On here for quite a while. I have used a chamois from an auto shop for a banjo skin (it was OK though not optimal) also I went to my local floor rug store (that sells cow skin &...
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31st October 2009, 07:56 AM
Thread: Challenging the challenged
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Floody_85 you could allways paint the case for...
Floody_85 you could allways paint the case for the guitar (when or if you make one) with the extra paint, & maybe get a Statesman or HRT emblem for the case, LOL & learn Franky J Holden's Newcastle...
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27th October 2009, 06:39 AM
Thread: Challenging the challenged
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Hey floody_85 just a thought !!! Do you have...
Hey floody_85 just a thought !!!
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13th October 2009, 07:09 AM
Thread: Tone pot wiring
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ChPLAT Looking at the drawing of you tone pot...
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Looking at the drawing of you tone pot pinout i noticed you dont have an output connected i presume this is an oversighe in your representation. Anyhooooo i have ammended your pic to have an... -
6th July 2009, 01:16 PM
Thread: 1st Accoustic build (StewMac)
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I have been idle for long enough , I got the...
I have been idle for long enough , I got the guitar to playable stage, I had a slight issue with the bridge moving backward when glueing but i angled the saddle forward to get it to intonate...
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6th July 2009, 01:02 PM
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Well finally I have done the bridgpins so the...
Well finally I have done the bridgpins so the reamer worked great.
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29th June 2009, 10:05 AM
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When I first started to play guitar I had a range...
When I first started to play guitar I had a range of guitars in mind that I would love to own.
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29th June 2009, 09:45 AM
Thread: Drop A????
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I have tried the "E" guitar down to drop "A" but...
I have tried the "E" guitar down to drop "A" but with nylon string conversion on an old '67 Egmond archtop. & yes all the strings were nylon down to 1.56mm for the bass side .55mm treble. I used...
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29th June 2009, 09:09 AM
Thread: 7 Course Renaissance Lute
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wow that is a neat instrument & I can see the...
wow that is a neat instrument & I can see the challenge, looks like torturous FUN
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27th June 2009, 04:37 PM
Thread: Weld-on #16... alternatives???
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Yoz it is my logic to have everything within arms...
Yoz it is my logic to have everything within arms reach or I wont pick it up. I also believe in NEVER putting a guitar down. If you put them down they get knocked over & damaged so I allways put them...
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27th June 2009, 09:39 AM
Thread: Weld-on #16... alternatives???
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Yoz I have been sitting at my computer since...
Yoz I have been sitting at my computer since 6.30am (which is also where I do my guitar playing & building), Trying to get it together to stick the bridge on my build, seriously how slack. Put the...
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27th June 2009, 12:16 AM
Thread: Weld-on #16... alternatives???
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kiwigeo that is exacly what I'm here for & have...
kiwigeo that is exacly what I'm here for & have found it very helpful. I think i just remember a time when I would buy plans for model airplanes (i was in my early early teens) the plans would come...
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26th June 2009, 10:04 PM
Thread: Weld-on #16... alternatives???
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Yoz I was facing the exact same dilema (Blue mtns...
Yoz I was facing the exact same dilema (Blue mtns near Sydney), I just took a punt at Bunnings & looked for several weeks at all the paints & just went stuff it this will do & worst case scenario I...
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26th June 2009, 08:45 PM
Thread: Weld-on #16... alternatives???
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It is so 'kerfing' hard to find a substitute for...
It is so 'kerfing' hard to find a substitute for "proprietry named" stuff used by manufactures. Glue is a perfect case in point, Stew Mac say Tite Bond , so what does that make it law , why not...
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26th June 2009, 08:35 PM
Thread: Challenging the challenged
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Those are some cool looking pup surrounds.
Those are some cool looking pup surrounds.
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23rd June 2009, 11:51 AM
Thread: Weld-on #16... alternatives???
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Yoz On bindings & rosette gluing, I have been...
Yoz On bindings & rosette gluing, I have been using a product called "Vise" Australian company (polyurethane) don't know if it helps
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22nd June 2009, 11:05 AM
Thread: 1st Accoustic build (StewMac)
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Hi again all ,,, had a bit of a lay off (only...
Hi again all ,,, had a bit of a lay off (only cause I cant spell hiatus) been working too much ,,back to normal hours again so have got back to my build.
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22nd June 2009, 10:02 AM
Thread: NEW - MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Market Place
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^^tar^^
^^tar^^
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22nd June 2009, 09:55 AM
Thread: Making a Steinway - ABC tonight
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Damn thats a great looking ABC programme, pity it...
Damn thats a great looking ABC programme, pity it was so short & do you ever notice,, doesnt matter what instrument you see getting built they never quite cover the part/s you are interested in...
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18th May 2009, 04:06 PM
Thread: Australian Timbers Suitable as Tone Woods
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Oh the decisions of it all,,,, Lol thanks guys...
Oh the decisions of it all,,,, Lol thanks guys for the help I suppose it is like everything it comes down to personal tastes & preferences there is no hard & fast,,,,,,,,, that a good thing for me
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18th May 2009, 02:19 PM
Thread: Australian Timbers Suitable as Tone Woods
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Yes kiwigeo thats what im afraid of using...
Yes kiwigeo thats what im afraid of using something that doesnt have that ring to it when struck even before cutting your shape
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18th May 2009, 01:11 PM
Thread: Challenging the challenged
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This is how i wired my grinder ...
This is how i wired my grinder
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Andrew_B where did you get your magnets ?
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18th May 2009, 12:31 PM
Thread: Australian Timbers Suitable as Tone Woods
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Me personally I think some of the sitka deck...
Me personally I think some of the sitka deck quality AAA or optimum grade or whatever is a bit boreing with it's uniform tight grain patterns I would like something for my next build with a bit of...
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17th May 2009, 01:31 PM
Thread: Australian Timbers Suitable as Tone Woods
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you never know Bob but first I have to get a few...
you never know Bob but first I have to get a few builds under my belt Im on my first LOL
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17th May 2009, 08:51 AM
Thread: MOP inlay technique question...
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Yoz Yes it looks like the flowers etc were inlaid...
Yoz Yes it looks like the flowers etc were inlaid after the stain & before the clear. The headstock looks like a sticker with clear over it
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16th May 2009, 06:15 PM
Thread: Post Pictures of your FIRST build
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^^^^ that is one cool didge ^^^^ i have a didge...
^^^^ that is one cool didge ^^^^ i have a didge just made out of a piece of tree trunk some sort of gum as you can taste the eucylipt when it heats up I made the mouth seal out of beeswax & charcoal...
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16th May 2009, 09:29 AM
Thread: Challenging the challenged
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Yes pics please!!
Yes pics please!!
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16th May 2009, 09:26 AM
Thread: Australian Timbers Suitable as Tone Woods
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Does that mean I'm sitting pretty, as where I...
Does that mean I'm sitting pretty, as where I work used to be a C.H.E.P. depot. we have lots of top grade tone pallet woods probably 2 >3 tonnes of the raw un palleted (used) pallet wood , they used...
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15th May 2009, 10:30 PM
Thread: Australian Timbers Suitable as Tone Woods
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Have a look at this link not because it is...
Have a look at this link not because it is selling something but because of what it is selling,,,, very pertinant to the tone wood debate In Bob Taylor's view.
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15th May 2009, 10:03 PM
Thread: Challenging the challenged
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is it possable to put a wedge under a hand router...
is it possable to put a wedge under a hand router & use the guide under the blade,,
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15th May 2009, 09:29 PM
Thread: Post Pictures of your FIRST build
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crazyhorse Your Tele looks like the real McCoy , ...
crazyhorse Your Tele looks like the real McCoy , the amp looks great TUBES eh ? How does it sound?
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14th May 2009, 06:46 PM
Thread: Challenging the challenged
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^^^ they have some great stuff on StewMac site...
^^^ they have some great stuff on StewMac site eh? ^^^
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14th May 2009, 06:40 PM
Thread: Australian Timbers Suitable as Tone Woods
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Im not opposed to laminates, especially on...
Im not opposed to laminates, especially on electric. I was stripping a "Torch brand" 1972 strat copy back, as it had a crappy semi metalalic/metal flake finish that hadnt been prepped or no clear...
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14th May 2009, 06:11 PM
Thread: 1st Accoustic build (StewMac)
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well I hate 'bumping' though I have new stuff to...
well I hate 'bumping' though I have new stuff to get on with this week when I get home (I work in Sydney 3 days) but live in the Blue Mountains. Yeah I only work 3 days cool eh?
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14th May 2009, 05:57 PM
Thread: First Kit guitar
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IAmSav what sort of coverage are you getting?...
IAmSav what sort of coverage are you getting? E.G. how many coats per can ?
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13th May 2009, 12:38 PM
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Hey Jim I got mine 1/2 an hour ago here is the...
Hey Jim I got mine 1/2 an hour ago here is the pic looks the goods but i dont have a pin with me at work to measure but i reckon it IS the goods here is the pic link
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13th May 2009, 07:14 AM
Thread: Australian Timbers Suitable as Tone Woods
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^^^ I always thought that laminated timber in...
^^^ I always thought that laminated timber in accoustic guitars they loose tone/resonance ^^^
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13th May 2009, 07:08 AM
Thread: Lap Steel Progress
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Looks the goods , how high are you going tho have...
Looks the goods , how high are you going tho have the action
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11th May 2009, 02:36 PM
Thread: Challenging the challenged
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Andrew_BYou can get some decent sounds out of the...
Andrew_BYou can get some decent sounds out of the combination of the piezo & mic mixed. My Maton EBG-808 (Artist Series) has a mic & piezo
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11th May 2009, 11:28 AM
Thread: Challenging the challenged
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Andrew I have only potted stuff , when the pup is...
Andrew I have only potted stuff , when the pup is put in the pot it is going to live in & then filled with wax or epoxy,,,, electricly speaking there is no reason to even have an outer pot on the pup...
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10th May 2009, 02:09 PM
Thread: Challenging the challenged
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Wow Andrew_B i love your winder pics (looks like...
Wow Andrew_B i love your winder pics (looks like something I'd make) LOL, the body looks "EFFin" fantastic & thats the rear.
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10th May 2009, 12:46 PM
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Cool again thanks Jim
Cool again thanks Jim
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10th May 2009, 11:05 AM
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Yes thanks for the link Mr Strungout I emailed...
Yes thanks for the link Mr Strungout I emailed Max last night approx 11pm. I know exactly where they are from the "whereis" linked to their page.
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9th May 2009, 10:26 AM
Thread: A most excellent tool
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for some unknown reason I have always had a...
for some unknown reason I have always had a hankering for the spokeshave even before I knew what it was called, as my sir name is Cooper I had an interest in just how they made them bloody barrels, &...
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9th May 2009, 09:12 AM
Thread: First Kit guitar
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The wet & dry as it doesnt clog (when used wet) &...
The wet & dry as it doesnt clog (when used wet) & you get a clear picture of your bump/drip/run in the 'mud' as you sand.
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9th May 2009, 08:57 AM
Thread: Challenging the challenged
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You need to find someone who is building a banjo...
You need to find someone who is building a banjo as they only need 4 tuners (the 5th tuner being a different type) Then you would still have 1 left for another 7 stringer. LOL
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9th May 2009, 08:16 AM
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Thankscontrebasse I know Mick Moyles shop. I will...
Thankscontrebasse I know Mick Moyles shop. I will try him.
strungout I dont know McJing's can you give me a clue as to the location.
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5th May 2009, 07:15 PM
Thread: First Kit guitar
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Gee your job looks great , looks better than my...
Gee your job looks great , looks better than my original i just took a pic & posted it
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5th May 2009, 05:11 PM
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3 degree taperer reamer at the right price
I have been looking online & can only find outragesly priced items either in Australia or with post from overseas. Does anyone know of such a beast??
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5th May 2009, 05:06 PM
Thread: First Kit guitar
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Gee it looks great the dark under the blue is...
Gee it looks great the dark under the blue is just enough to set the paterning off really well.
Im actuall having a similar problem with deciding the headstock logo/patern/inlay whatever.
I...