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"It is better to measure each fret from the nut. If there is any (even slight) error…" Wichita Sam replied Jul 1, 2014 to Somewhat Dumb Question About Zero Frets...	30	Aug 26, 2014 Reply by wormil
"no one answered the question "can (and should) the strings rest on the zero fret?"..…" Wichita Sam replied Jun 29, 2014 to Somewhat Dumb Question About Zero Frets...	30	Aug 26, 2014 Reply by wormil
"you can always "clean" the fret slot with your saw, by lightly passing the saw thru…" Wichita Sam replied Dec 20, 2013 to Finishing the Fretboard	20	Jan 13, 2014 Reply by John Sawyer
"part of the discussion should include whether or not you are going to install some t…" Wichita Sam replied Dec 21, 2012 to Paper covered boxes.	10	Dec 21, 2012 Reply by Dick Mott
"SD, My "problem" is that I often over narrate an answer. I understood you concern a…" Wichita Sam replied Oct 9, 2012 to GDG / DAD tuning question	11	Oct 9, 2012 Reply by SD Helfrich
"SD, In the most general sense, to string a 3string CBG to achieve a DAD tuning, us…" Wichita Sam replied Oct 9, 2012 to GDG / DAD tuning question	11	Oct 9, 2012 Reply by SD Helfrich
"Marcus, A stock 1X2 is perfect for a four stringer, if you like typical electric g…" Wichita Sam replied Apr 25, 2012 to My first CBG with lessons to learn	14	Apr 25, 2012 Reply by Marcus P. Clarke
"Kid, OK, thanks, ... unless it has properties like a wet noodle or that CBG has mo…" Wichita Sam replied Apr 24, 2012 to bow neck	8	Apr 25, 2012 Reply by RUM SICK DAVE
"Since the neck is removable, why not take it out, add a fret board, level it and rei…" Wichita Sam replied Apr 23, 2012 to bow neck	8	Apr 25, 2012 Reply by RUM SICK DAVE
"nice looking build and great learning. You can ponder and ask all the questions you…" Wichita Sam replied Apr 23, 2012 to My first CBG with lessons to learn	14	Apr 25, 2012 Reply by Marcus P. Clarke

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Wichita Sam's Discussions (1,235)

"It is better to measure each fret from the nut. If there is any (even slight) error…"

"no one answered the question "can (and should) the strings rest on the zero fret?"..…"

"you can always "clean" the fret slot with your saw, by lightly passing the saw thru…"

"part of the discussion should include whether or not you are going to install some t…"

"SD, My "problem" is that I often over narrate an answer. I understood you concern a…"

"SD, In the most general sense, to string a 3string CBG to achieve a DAD tuning, us…"

"Marcus, A stock 1X2 is perfect for a four stringer, if you like typical electric g…"

"Kid, OK, thanks, ... unless it has properties like a wet noodle or that CBG has mo…"

"Since the neck is removable, why not take it out, add a fret board, level it and rei…"

"nice looking build and great learning. You can ponder and ask all the questions you…"

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