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"They are both, the scarf joint gives it more of a Gibson look. The "step down is mor…" Myron Joe Hickel replied Jan 29, 2020 to Question on Headstocks	8	Feb 1, 2020 Reply by Taffy Evans
"The last 3 I've built I placed the rod piezo under the bridge in a snug fitting rabb…" Myron Joe Hickel replied Jan 29, 2020 to Rod piezo mounting.	12	Jan 31, 2020 Reply by James Pobog
"I'm a novice builder compared to a lot of the cbg builders here. And I like you like…" Myron Joe Hickel replied Jan 29, 2020 to CBG amp? Looking to build or buy one under $100 if possible, need suggestions please	3	Jan 30, 2020 Reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH
"It sounds to me like the wood acclimated to the environment of your shop. Cutting a…" Myron Joe Hickel replied Jan 27, 2020 to Correcting a back bowed neck	6	Jan 28, 2020 Reply by Brent Kasl
"Thanks I'll try your tips" Myron Joe Hickel replied Jan 26, 2020 to Beginner guitar playing tips by a seasoned player (40+ years )	5	Feb 7, 2020 Reply by Cause the Blue rat
"Nicely done Taffy, A nice sun burst soft and easy on the eyes. One of the first thin…" Myron Joe Hickel replied Jan 25, 2020 to The Journeys End. The Drought Breaker Resonator.	12	Jan 25, 2020 Reply by Myron Joe Hickel
"Tim I have seen the kp cigar box guitars you tube that you refer to. and I believe…" Myron Joe Hickel replied Jan 20, 2020 to Amp kit	5	Jan 25, 2020 Reply by Tim Ahlberg
"Both are basically the same in application, both have additives that "enhance" accor…" Myron Joe Hickel replied Jan 12, 2020 to Tung oil vs Danish Oil?	24	Jan 18, 2020 Reply by Taffy Evans
"Now that is much easier than the jig I made for my router. Quick and easy I like it." Myron Joe Hickel replied Dec 8, 2019 to Setup for planing neck back angle for bolt on neck	4	Dec 9, 2019 Reply by Paul Craig
"I've used salt, for use on fretboards and the scarf joint. about 10 grains of salt 3…" Myron Joe Hickel replied Nov 8, 2019 to Salt when clamping!	15	Nov 10, 2019 Reply by Titch the Clown

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Myron Joe Hickel's Discussions (75)

"They are both, the scarf joint gives it more of a Gibson look. The "step down is mor…"

"The last 3 I've built I placed the rod piezo under the bridge in a snug fitting rabb…"

"I'm a novice builder compared to a lot of the cbg builders here. And I like you like…"

"It sounds to me like the wood acclimated to the environment of your shop. Cutting a…"

"Thanks I'll try your tips"

"Nicely done Taffy, A nice sun burst soft and easy on the eyes. One of the first thin…"

"Tim I have seen the kp cigar box guitars you tube that you refer to. and I believe…"

"Both are basically the same in application, both have additives that "enhance" accor…"

"Now that is much easier than the jig I made for my router. Quick and easy I like it."

"I've used salt, for use on fretboards and the scarf joint. about 10 grains of salt 3…"

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