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"I'm glad you're feeling up to a new build! Shorter scale equals less tension so you…"

Jim Morris replied Jan 11, 2018 to Optimum string choice for 23" scale length build.

 23 Apr 4, 2018
Reply by James Ross-Smith

"Yes, Dani and Bear are correct that any 151 tuning allows you to use the same chord…"

Jim Morris replied Jan 10, 2018 to Tuning question - kinda of long

 7 Jan 18, 2018
Reply by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear

"Nicely done!"

Jim Morris replied Jun 26, 2017 to 27" Baritone PVC Tubulum Guitar

 15 Jun 28, 2017
Reply by Paul Craig

"Thanks!"

Jim Morris replied Mar 22, 2017 to How to build a Cigar box fretless bass guitar

 11 Mar 22, 2017
Reply by Jim Morris

"The length of the neck will always depend on the size of the box and where you plan…"

Jim Morris replied Mar 22, 2017 to How to build a Cigar box fretless bass guitar

 11 Mar 22, 2017
Reply by Jim Morris

"Thanks for that link Gus. I learned a couple of things!"

Jim Morris replied Mar 21, 2017 to How to build a Cigar box fretless bass guitar

 11 Mar 22, 2017
Reply by Jim Morris

"Thanks Jim. You're correct, 3 piece neck 2 outer pieces are padauk and the center is…"

Jim Morris replied Mar 21, 2017 to How to build a Cigar box fretless bass guitar

 11 Mar 22, 2017
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"If you want to use actual bass strings you need to go with a longer scale than regul…"

Jim Morris replied Mar 21, 2017 to How to build a Cigar box fretless bass guitar

 11 Mar 22, 2017
Reply by Jim Morris

"https://youtu.be/3rhwSJTtNTQ There are a few in the 50-60 dollar range as in the abo…"

Jim Morris replied Jan 17, 2017 to 5-string banjo neck for a cookie tin banjo build

 4 Sep 8, 2017
Reply by Michael F. Copado

"Yup Wayfinder, plus I can think of at least three more reasons to love zero frets. 1…"

Jim Morris replied Dec 1, 2016 to measure decimal

 10 Dec 1, 2016
Reply by Wayfinder

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