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ferrels or bushing for the end of the neck?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Artist Formerly Known as Matt May 20, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
making a guitar heel
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates Feb 15, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
staining the neck, frets
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rand Moore Dec 15, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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Bill Powell replied to paul's discussion sound hole tools"A 12 gauge would be just about right for the 3/4-inch grommet style, 20 gauge for 5/8."
Michael Fred Johnson replied to paul's discussion sound hole tools"Saw a photo on here where somebody was using a squirrel to chew rustic looking sound holes.Believe their charges are very reasonable,they'll work for peanuts SORRY!!!"
Bill Powell replied to paul's discussion sound hole tools"Old thread but it answered my questions. Thanks gentlefolk."
Dan Sleep left a comment for paul"I saw you had questions about fretting. Check out my basic fretting video on my page here, it may help.
Dan
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Artist Formerly Known as Matt replied to paul's discussion ferrels or bushing for the end of the neck?"I just put a "tail-fret" right in front of the stringholes.
AFKAM"
Mike Bingham replied to paul's discussion ferrels or bushing for the end of the neck?"Hey Paul,
Here's something I like to do with 9mm pistol brass. I trim the length and recess it into the wood.
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/cohiba-cbg/next?context=user
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Steve Mott replied to paul's discussion ferrels or bushing for the end of the neck?"Easy-Peasy...
I build all my guitars by drilling 3/32" holes and inserting brass tubing. 3/32"x .014 brass tubing such as K+S Stock #1268 comes three 12" pieces per pack for a couple of dollars. If you cut this stock to…"
Johnny Debit replied to paul's discussion ferrels or bushing for the end of the neck?"C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply
https://www.cbgitty.com/cubecart/instrument-hardware/cat_48.html
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Dan Sleep replied to paul's discussion ferrels or bushing for the end of the neck?"Are you talking about the tail piece where the strings run through, like this?
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/rocky-patel-black-002?context=user
You use a 1/8 inch rivet with the shaft knocked out, or you can use brass servo…"
paul posted a discussionferrels or bushing for the end of the neck?
can anyone give some advice on using something for the end of the neck (bushings, etc.)for the strings to sit in. tySee More
Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates replied to paul's discussion making a guitar heel"Right. That's what I do. So I do a laminated neck where I take two pieces of 1x2 and glue them together, add on some extra for the heel and cut it lateral to shape. Like here
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/albums/laminated-neck-test
-WY"
paul replied to paul's discussion making a guitar heel"are your heel and neck made from the same piece of wood?
what about glueing a piece in for the heel? any suggestions?
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- At 6:40pm on May 20, 2011, Dan Sleep said…
I saw you had questions about fretting. Check out my basic fretting video on my page here, it may help.
Dan
- At 2:08pm on August 23, 2009,
Keni Lee Burgess said… - Hello,
I have started a CBN group entitled, "How to Play CBG" It is my hope and intention to encourage the "Wealth of Talent" here on the Nation to share their knowledge and skill to further the CBG movement. Please consider contributing an instructional "video" link to this group. If you are a viewer seeking instruction, please feel free to write. If you have any suggestions or know other players who you think may want to post instructional "video" links, please contact me. Thank you for your interest and support, Keni Lee
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Willardj said… - WELCOME,,,,nice shelf...now u have a place to organise STUFF!!!
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