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Steve Becker's Discussions
How do I make slides?
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How do I make slides?
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grounding a bridge ?
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nice ,ive yet to try to make one .
Beautiful work!
Very cool bridge design.
Yep, that's the same disks I use. If a firm tap doesn't break the neck off, make the score a bit deeper and try again.
The best method I've used so far is to use a cutting disk on a dremel tool. Keep cutting around then neck until you have a notch cut all the way around it. Gently tap the rim on a firm surface (I use my workbench with an old towel on it). If it does…
Very cool build!
Nice detail!
Very nice detail. I never thought to check out the thrift store for parts. One more thing on my "too do" list.
I just picked up a box identical to this one last night. It's a nice thick-walled box; well build. I'll be happy if my build comes out half as good as yours, Tom!
As always, beautiful work Tom.
Dreaming of mice and balls of yarn, no doubt.
Looks like it's going to be a nice uke. Can't wait to see the finished product. Personally I wouldn't worry about it bending uneven. That just gives it character.
Nice build! How did you do the neck-through design with the magnetic pickup?
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Comment Wall (38 comments)
- At 8:46pm on May 13, 2010,
Bruce said…
- Hi Steve, thanks for your comment. Nice to meet you and find such a strong PA group!
Your photos and builds look amazing!
Bruce
- At 11:18am on April 18, 2010,
Tom Lanford said…
- Hey Steve! - Thanks for all the nice comments on the recent build. I think you'll really like working with that box. It does have a nice thick wall for support, but the top & bottom are thin enough for good resonance. Good luck. Can't wait to see the photos when it's done. Take care! - Tom
- At 10:07pm on February 12, 2010,
darren brown said…
- i like your pic ups thems to cool, nice pick collection
- At 10:15pm on November 14, 2009,
Ice Bob said… - the tuning is 2 str. Aa 3 str. Aea i'll tune down to g tomrrow . just putting thru the paces
- At 1:03am on November 12, 2009,
rodney fruits said… - Thanks Steve. i was in a pickup mood that day... keep up the cool builds.
- At 7:12pm on November 9, 2009,
Nathan King said… - Thanks for the good words Steve! You have some great lookin' instruments goin' on too! I only wish your page didn't bring up Yuengling... I can't get that in Colorado, and I miss it!
- At 10:11pm on November 3, 2009,
Bluesheart said… - Thank for the invite Steve. Really like your work!
Bruce
- At 7:21pm on November 1, 2009,
Ice Bob said…
- thanks for the comment steve nice photos you build cool CBG's
- At 1:00pm on November 1, 2009,
rodney fruits said…
- thanks for the painfull comment Steve. i was able to solder, coat with fingernail polish and keep on winding. the others went very smooth. i hope what happen to you doesnt happen to me! keep up the cool builds.
- At 7:55pm on October 31, 2009,
Paul Doug said… - Thanks for the info, Steve. I will check it out.
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