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"I like the look of the metal hardware on CBGs, but i dont like the sound of a metal…" Brendan deVallance replied Mar 27, 2013 to Bridge type and height	9	Mar 27, 2013 Reply by Brendan deVallance
"nut to bridge, that is the measurement you need to heed. But im pretty sure you can…" Brendan deVallance replied Feb 11, 2013 to Long neck?	11	Feb 19, 2013 Reply by Jim Woods
"I do it all with a table saw, drill press and bench sander, electronic tool speaking…" Brendan deVallance replied Jan 6, 2013 to Tools	16	Jan 13, 2013 Reply by 3 Fingered Ape
"Are you looking for scale length? Fret positions? stew macs lets you choose inches o…" Brendan deVallance replied Jan 5, 2013 to 3-stringed cbg, need tips and plans	12	Jan 6, 2013 Reply by Order99
"Matty Baratto this guy (who made sir Pauls guitar) has several on his profile page w…" Brendan deVallance replied Jan 5, 2013 to Sound holes	13	Jan 5, 2013 Reply by Larry Chapman
"Well the reason most dont put holes down the center is because that is where neck is…" Brendan deVallance replied Jan 5, 2013 to Sound holes	13	Jan 5, 2013 Reply by Larry Chapman
"I'm not sure the space makes it sound better, but it makes me feel better. I have al…" Brendan deVallance replied Dec 31, 2012 to Neck touching inside of box lid...yes or no?	18	Aug 12, 2015 Reply by mr lems
"I just dont think that is the optimum wood to use for a neck. Unless perhaps you add…" Brendan deVallance replied Nov 23, 2012 to What about pine?	24	Dec 27, 2012 Reply by Bluesheart
"Bowing out? It's an arch top, just leave it alone. " Brendan deVallance replied Nov 14, 2012 to Lid is bowing, Help!	5	Nov 14, 2012 Reply by Busyhands Slim
"I agree with the advice attaching to the end of the neck as opposed to the left side…" Brendan deVallance replied Oct 28, 2012 to Strap - How do I attach one and what kind?	13	Oct 30, 2012 Reply by Rand Moore

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Brendan deVallance's Discussions (145)

"I like the look of the metal hardware on CBGs, but i dont like the sound of a metal…"

"nut to bridge, that is the measurement you need to heed. But im pretty sure you can…"

"I do it all with a table saw, drill press and bench sander, electronic tool speaking…"

"Are you looking for scale length? Fret positions? stew macs lets you choose inches o…"

"Matty Baratto this guy (who made sir Pauls guitar) has several on his profile page w…"

"Well the reason most dont put holes down the center is because that is where neck is…"

"I'm not sure the space makes it sound better, but it makes me feel better. I have al…"

"I just dont think that is the optimum wood to use for a neck. Unless perhaps you add…"

"Bowing out? It's an arch top, just leave it alone. "

"I agree with the advice attaching to the end of the neck as opposed to the left side…"

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