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Simple Fret Depth Gauge

Here is a simple fret depth checking gauge for those who use standard guitar frets...I decided to make this a separate discussion from the…

Started by John Sims

3 Apr 12, 2015
Reply by Joe Caruso

Easy way to glue down a fret board without it sliding

On the neck near where the top of the fret board is going to be....on the right hand side near the edge ....drive in one of those tiny skin…

Started by John Rivers

1 Mar 18, 2014
Reply by Steve Walker

Sharpie safe varnish for saving signatures on CBGs

I have a bunch of signatures on my CBG. Johnny Winter, Jimmy Vaughn, Mac Arnold, George Thorogood, pAt mAcdonald, Bob Margolin,etc and all…

Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates

4 Jan 2, 2013
Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates

Strap buttons on the cheap

If you are like me and are.. frugal [read: cheap] here is a great substitute for strap buttons -- assuming you use themHillman Brass Knurle…

Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates

16 Aug 10, 2012
Reply by jamie bark

Side markers on the REAL cheap!

Damn, I love this group. And the greatest thing is when we solve common problems with everyday solutions. Mind you, there are better [read:…

Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates

10 Nov 28, 2011
Reply by Soul Cat Guitar Uke and Amp

Homemade Dot Fret Markers

Just get a good quality Vinyl Sticker (Bumper sticker) and pass it through a 3 hole punch. You can make as many as you need, in any color…

Started by Jerry

5 Oct 26, 2011
Reply by Jerry

Fretboard radius sander on the cheap

So making a radius is not easy for the... tool challenged. That is, if you don't have the right tools and we all don't at one time or anoth…

Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates

12 Jul 14, 2011
Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates

35mm metal slide storage box

Hi guys.I have just found a metal 35mm slide storage box(it was in a skip) so i am now wondering if its possible to turn it into a three st…

Started by nick tyson

2 Jul 7, 2010
Reply by nick tyson

questions about installing a pickup

OK, I got a wild hair and wound my first pickup last night.  It works...not real loud, since the smallest wire I had on hand was 34 gauge,…

Started by Hey, TURN IT DOWN!

4 May 30, 2010
Reply by Outhouse Instruments

Stains for wood

I have used the stain called Aquafortis on maple and walnut before. What it is is (degreased) steel wool dissolved in Nitric acid. You pain…

Started by Robert Hynden

2 Apr 13, 2010
Reply by Robert Hynden

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Holding down fretboards for gluing

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Simple Fret Depth Gauge

Started by John Sims. Last reply by Joe Caruso Apr 12, 2015. 3 Replies

Easy way to glue down a fret board without it sliding

Started by John Rivers. Last reply by Steve Walker Mar 18, 2014. 1 Reply

Sharpie safe varnish for saving signatures on CBGs

Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates Jan 2, 2013. 4 Replies

Strap buttons on the cheap

Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by jamie bark Aug 10, 2012. 16 Replies

Side markers on the REAL cheap!

Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Soul Cat Guitar Uke and Amp Nov 28, 2011. 10 Replies

Homemade Dot Fret Markers

Started by Jerry. Last reply by Jerry Oct 26, 2011. 5 Replies

Fretboard radius sander on the cheap

Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates Jul 14, 2011. 12 Replies

35mm metal slide storage box

Started by nick tyson. Last reply by nick tyson Jul 7, 2010. 2 Replies

questions about installing a pickup

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Stains for wood

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