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"Taffy, I pulled 2 poles with success, once. Maybe I just got lucky. The git hasn't c…"

Grandpa replied Jan 9, 2022 to 6 pole PU

9 Jan 10, 2022
Reply by Carl Floyd

"I use a 9/16" spade bit, then superglue the grommet. Be sure to put a backing board…"

Grandpa replied Jan 9, 2022 to Drill Bit for CB Gitty 1" Sound Hole Grommets

9 Jan 9, 2022
Reply by Grandpa

"Thanks, Taffy. I haven't posted for a while, I forgot about the glitch. Anyway, I wa…"

Grandpa replied Jan 9, 2022 to 6 pole PU

9 Jan 10, 2022
Reply by Carl Floyd

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Grandpa replied Oct 12, 2020 to New guy, new build

22 Oct 12, 2020
Reply by Grandpa

"Taffy, thanks for the pic's and the tip. I often use shellac as a sealer, before pol…"

Grandpa replied Apr 9, 2020 to Quick and simple cheap but not nasty...neck/board finish.

4 Apr 9, 2020
Reply by Tom T

"That's how I make mine, stain before installing frets.. It works. I glue my fretboar…"

Grandpa replied Apr 9, 2020 to Staining... before frets or after?

1 Apr 9, 2020
Reply by Grandpa

"Typically, I think most builders and players prefer medium frets on their gits, ofte…"

Grandpa replied Apr 9, 2020 to Jumbo vs Medium Fret Wire

2 Apr 9, 2020
Reply by BrianQ.

"I had to remove a fretboard glued to a neck with Titebond III. I heated up the glue…"

Grandpa replied Jan 4, 2019 to Removing Glued Neck

15 Jan 8, 2019
Reply by Brent Kasl

"Nice looking three stringer, Korrigan. What p/u did you use? "

Grandpa replied Jan 4, 2019 to 3 string Bass conundrums

12 Jan 6, 2019
Reply by Timothy Hunter

"I've been here myself. I used a washer under the tuner washer and threaded ferrule t…"

Grandpa replied Jan 2, 2019 to Neck Thickness Build Up

13 Jan 12, 2019
Reply by Bruce Young

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