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    I've used NG Rosewood (not a true rosewood as I...

    I've used NG Rosewood (not a true rosewood as I understand it BTW) for a neck in the past. Used a quartersawn piece witha 2 way truss rod. It's a great neck and very stable.
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    So the string will bend further with a shorter...

    So the string will bend further with a shorter dead string length?

    Does the break angle on the 'dead' side of the bridge have an effect then? For example does it make any difference if the strings...
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    Hmm, interesting. I had never thought of that....

    Hmm, interesting. I had never thought of that. Would that also then have an effect on the feel of the instrument (because for example when bending the increased tension is distributed over the dead...
  4. Thread: Archtop #2

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    Very nice. I like the use of purfling pieces for...

    Very nice. I like the use of purfling pieces for inlay.
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    Yes. If you have a saw that can cut the slot they...

    Yes. If you have a saw that can cut the slot they take about 5min to make and cost almost nothing. I made one with 2 slots at slightly different angles and I just put the file in the angle that I...
  6. Thread: Rosewood neck

    by matt_o
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    I did a tele neck with quartersawn PNG rosewood....

    I did a tele neck with quartersawn PNG rosewood. Had no problems and sounds good.
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    You can cross Mascot off the list - just bought...

    You can cross Mascot off the list - just bought the demo model from there.

    The demo didnt come with the fence/extended basplate, 1/4 reducing collet or spanner. Are these parts available? Does...
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    Count me in.

    Count me in.
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    I'm at West Pennant Hills but I work outdoors on...

    I'm at West Pennant Hills but I work outdoors on the terrace as my 'shed' consists of a tool cupboard - not much space in there.
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    How much Argon left in cylinder?

    I have a bottle of Supagas Argon52 (E size I think) but I dont have a guage to tell me how much is left. Is there a way of telling without buying a guage?
  11. Thread: Adam Phillips?

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    Adam Phillips?

    Hi,

    Has anyone here ever heard of a luthier called Adam Phillips? I have an electric guitar from 1993 with "Adam Phillips - PSG Guitars - Sydney Australia" on it. I've never heard of these...
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