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4th October 2011, 04:19 PM
Thread: Any new builds happening
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not much here either
Hi Bob,
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16th March 2011, 01:15 PM
Thread: Flame maple LP top?
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Try Perry, He has boards for sale. Not sure...
Try Perry,
He has boards for sale. Not sure about the thickness you're after, but you can always ask
Flamed Maple Supplies
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21st February 2011, 10:07 PM
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Thanks guys. Thankfully I've some spare 1/4inch...
Thanks guys.
Thankfully I've some spare 1/4inch thick hardwood to practise with.
I'll be trying a few methods and will let you know how it goes
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18th February 2011, 02:56 PM
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Thanks Nobus, I guess the main difference with...
Thanks Nobus,
I guess the main difference with inlays is you have a bit more width to work with. The edge of a fretboard is pretty narrow, so if all is not square it'll stand out a fair bit.
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18th February 2011, 02:05 PM
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different side dots - method help - please
Hi all, I've been a bit quiet but working slowly on my current bass build.
I'm wanting to do something different with the side dot markers. In fact - not do dots at all, but more a 'strip' like... -
19th October 2010, 09:59 PM
Thread: Build weight reduction question
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So I'm seriously considering carbon fibre as a...
So I'm seriously considering carbon fibre as a layer on the headstock of this bass, both for strength and for visual effect.
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11th October 2010, 02:50 PM
Thread: Build weight reduction question
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Hi jeffhigh Could you adjust/edit your last post...
Hi jeffhigh
Could you adjust/edit your last post to read 13th fret and then I'll be happy!!!:;
(I didn't post that pic):)
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11th October 2010, 11:46 AM
Thread: Build weight reduction question
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Thanks jeffhigh, I'll be using the Hipshot...
Thanks jeffhigh,
I'll be using the Hipshot ultralight that Stewmac sell.
The Fly headstock is quite small and 4 in line. I'm interested in the comment
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8th October 2010, 12:24 PM
Thread: Build weight reduction question
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Thanks Peter and others. I am aiming to do a Tas...
Thanks Peter and others.
I am aiming to do a Tas Blackwood Parker Fly body style 34 inch scale 4 string bass. So with the extreme body carving of the Fly, chambering or hollowing the body will not... -
5th October 2010, 01:26 PM
Thread: Build weight reduction question
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Could I ask this again please? For example,I...
Could I ask this again please?
For example,I know that there is routing at the back of a fretboard when LED's are put in. So how does this sound as a weight reduction method.
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30th September 2010, 06:27 PM
Thread: Build weight reduction question
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I am happy to bow to the Carbon Fibre Gods on the...
I am happy to bow to the Carbon Fibre Gods on the forum, if someone could point me in the direction of the how.
How and where is it bought?
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30th September 2010, 04:48 PM
Thread: Build weight reduction question
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Hi Bob, I've PM'ed you back Hope all goes well...
Hi Bob,
I've PM'ed you back
Hope all goes well for the surgery.
I've heard active EMG's make good pacemakers
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30th September 2010, 03:51 PM
Thread: Build weight reduction question
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Build weight reduction question
Apart from me needing to lose a bit of weight (so SWMBO tells me), I'm planning the next build and would like to ask the forum about methods of reducing the weight of a build.
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16th September 2010, 02:45 PM
Thread: String grounding with a TOM bridge
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Hi PJ, I've done the TOM bridge ground twice....
Hi PJ,
I've done the TOM bridge ground twice.
First time was using the stud/bushings type. This was done by soldering the ground wire to the bottom inside lip of the bushing, after making sure it... -
2nd August 2010, 11:53 AM
Thread: Update of where I'm up to
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Its a bit sad when you have to reply to your own...
Its a bit sad when you have to reply to your own posts, but just to show that I'm still
sucking in air (as well as saw dust and paint fumes), here's a pic of where I'm at with
Black Angus.
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20th July 2010, 04:27 PM
Thread: gibson double cutaway
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Hi Arran, I agree with most here in that SD's...
Hi Arran,
I agree with most here in that SD's are good pups, but there are quite a few different
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23rd June 2010, 04:09 PM
Thread: Grain filling and dye question
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I hope you guys (and gals) don't mind me reviving...
I hope you guys (and gals) don't mind me reviving this post, but I have questions along similar lines and didn't want to start a new thread.
I am doing my first stain job on a guitar build. I... -
31st May 2010, 01:45 PM
Thread: Update of where I'm up to
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I thought I'd give another update. It's been an...
I thought I'd give another update. It's been an intersting few weeks. My trusty 8 year old 1/4inch GMC router died during the pickup cavity routing, so I finished it using myy big Triton 1/2inch. Yes...
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13th April 2010, 01:15 PM
Thread: Update of where I'm up to
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Hi All, Finally had the nerve to attack the neck...
Hi All,
Finally had the nerve to attack the neck joint on the weekend. After trying to setup 2 different types of jigs
to do an angled neck pocket and failing, I went for the flat bottom pocket and... -
9th April 2010, 02:53 PM
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Gee Stu, You're "churning them out at a rate of...
Gee Stu,
You're "churning them out at a rate of knots".
I'm beginning to think you're unemployed or something.
nice work again.
Can't wait to see the next installment(s).......
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8th April 2010, 06:46 PM
Thread: finishing over epoxy resin
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thanks for all your replies guys BBM:)
thanks for all your replies guys
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7th April 2010, 03:21 PM
Thread: finishing over epoxy resin
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finishing over epoxy resin
Hi everyone,
I've put together a skateboard deck using laminates of Vic Ash and Sydney Blue Gum. In typical fashion, some sap pockets have appeared in the Vic Ash during thicknessing, which I will... -
22nd March 2010, 10:18 PM
Thread: grain filler for mahogany guitar
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Hi Jack620, Perhaps posting this is the Musical...
Hi Jack620,
Perhaps posting this is the Musical Instrument section might get you a better response.
Any reason you didn't go for the Stewmac medium brown waterbase grain filler. This should be good... -
14th March 2010, 03:46 PM
Thread: Update of where I'm up to
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Hey Stu, I've done this and have got a bit of an...
Hey Stu,
I've done this and have got a bit of an idea. I suppose I was looking for something a
little more concrete in terms of dimensions for the side profile. Looking at
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12th March 2010, 10:22 AM
Thread: Update of where I'm up to
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some more help please
Hi again,
I've been hunting that great resource called the internet and can't seem to find a reference for the side profile bevel dimensions for a SG body (:()
There seems to be enough plans to... -
10th March 2010, 02:20 PM
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PM Sent
PM Sent
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10th March 2010, 11:45 AM
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Hi waldo, Thanks for your quick response. I...
Hi waldo,
Thanks for your quick response.
I have tried a few places in the area, but most seem to have equipment geared up
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10th March 2010, 11:00 AM
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Thickness Sander service Fawkner VIC
Hi,
Can anyone suggest a place where I could get a laminated board (1 metre long x225mm wide) thickness sanded (not planed) to 16mm in the Coburg / Fawkner area of Melbourne. Timbers are Sydney Blue... -
2nd March 2010, 10:14 PM
Thread: Update of where I'm up to
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Its quite alright to hijack this thread. I think...
Its quite alright to hijack this thread. I think we'd all like to see you get this
neck done right.
So manny, please ask us how we do our necks if you need. I'm sure we all
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1st March 2010, 08:37 PM
Thread: Update of where I'm up to
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Do you mean electric planers are gay or my neck...
Do you mean electric planers are gay or my neck is?
Talk about a tough marker
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1st March 2010, 03:15 PM
Thread: Update of where I'm up to
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Update of where I'm up to
Hi all,
Been a couple of months since my last post.
A couple of pix of dust/shavings''' making.
Please not the spokeshave (refer other acoustic tools post a few below)
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5th February 2010, 05:09 PM
Thread: Buying Fretwire
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I'll second Jeffhigh. I've bought fretwire from...
I'll second Jeffhigh.
I've bought fretwire from Australian Luthier Supplies in Qld for my last 3 guitars. I even get them to bend the wire (60cents a piece because as you know I'm soooo Lazzzy).... -
24th December 2009, 01:51 PM
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well there you go. Looks like I'll be doing some...
well there you go.
Looks like I'll be doing some more research..
The auto place I buy my Nitro cans from will be hearing from me.
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22nd December 2009, 09:20 AM
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Hi Matthew, I've finished 6 builds using aerosol...
Hi Matthew,
I've finished 6 builds using aerosol can finish. 3 x Nitro and 3 x Acrylic Lacquer. It is hard to find certain colours. Try
The Butcher Shop
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21st December 2009, 03:03 PM
Thread: Zoom GFX 5 wanted
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Hey Stuffy, No 5's here, but there are a couple...
Hey Stuffy,
No 5's here, but there are a couple of 707's on Ebay at the minute.
If interested. (not mine)
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11th December 2009, 11:53 AM
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Welcome to the Club
Hey GeeHard,
Welcome to the club!
I'm really enjoying Stu's last build, which was the semihollow Tele. (see earlier in forum)
I have to agree that the process from my end was just as enjoyable... -
17th November 2009, 02:29 PM
Thread: Inlay finally done
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some more pix along the way. Pic.1 Looking...
some more pix along the way.
Pic.1 Looking good
Pic 2. Sanding pearl
Pic 3. Rail setup for router
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16th November 2009, 03:06 PM
Thread: Inlay finally done
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some more pix
you can see the 'wicking' in pic.3 done with dyed black wood dust and superglue.
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16th November 2009, 02:01 PM
Thread: Inlay finally done
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Inlay finally done
I know I've been a bit quiet this year.
I finally finished my trapezoid inlay fretboard and custom inlay headplate.
Pictures of timber before and after attached.
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2nd August 2009, 06:15 PM
Thread: First guitar build
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Britton Timbers down in Dandenong should have...
Britton Timbers down in Dandenong should have something that you can use. Might be a bit pricey, just depends on your budget. They have all the common timbers for solidbody, ash, maple, blackwood.
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3rd July 2009, 06:13 PM
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I've just uploaded all of the pix from this...
I've just uploaded all of the pix from this build, mostly that OZ-TRADIE took, and some I took when I received the timber, to Photobucket. You can search photobucket using
BASSBUILDERMAN
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2nd July 2009, 09:07 PM
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Well, the time has finally arrived. I have my...
Well,
the time has finally arrived.
I have my new guitar.
At this point, I'd have to say that I have enjoyed the process of having someone else
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2nd July 2009, 06:25 PM
Thread: Newbie wiring advice???
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Good idea to wire as much as possible outside the...
Good idea to wire as much as possible outside the guitar for sure,
Another idea is to make a template with a hole to match the cavity size, say out
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1st July 2009, 05:04 PM
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I'll be in bed early tonight, I've got a big day...
I'll be in bed early tonight, I've got a big day tomorrow,
Santa Claus is coming early:D:D
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1st July 2009, 12:32 PM
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Hey Mongrel We'll see who's laughing after us...
Hey Mongrel
We'll see who's laughing after us lefty's take over the world
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA (in Vincent Price style)
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30th June 2009, 11:19 PM
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No sweat Bob, I'll take your black Afro wig. ...
No sweat Bob,
I'll take your black Afro wig.
You know us lefty's and the whole Hendrix thing.
Purple Haze!!
Michael -
30th June 2009, 03:03 PM
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Hey Bob, Can I borrow one of your blonde curly...
Hey Bob,
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29th June 2009, 11:11 PM
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BIG GRIN Can't wait BBM PS If anyone can...
BIG GRIN
Can't wait
BBM
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18th June 2009, 10:57 AM
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QUOTE Sorry Floody !! Mate, I'm not even happy...
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Sorry Floody !!
Mate, I'm not even happy with my build quality and hopefully never will be. If I ever do, I'll know I've become complacent and accepting 2nd rate. Every new build is about... -
15th June 2009, 11:19 PM
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Hey Stu, Looks like no-one picked up on the...
Hey Stu,
Looks like no-one picked up on the Toneport (Trade Mark pending).
Also known as the Plectrum Recovery Module.
The Chinese knockoff manufacturers will be on to this in no time.
BBM