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"Is that where you learned all the big words. :) " StarrCBGs(Donovan) replied Jul 10, 2013 to "Testing" a box for bridge placement	163	Jul 10, 2013 Reply by Mark Bliss
"Granted larger boxes 3" will not work so the tail piece comes into play or you lose…" StarrCBGs(Donovan) replied Jul 10, 2013 to "Testing" a box for bridge placement	163	Jul 10, 2013 Reply by Mark Bliss
"The main thing to remember when building a acoustic is lighter is best and the less…" StarrCBGs(Donovan) replied Jul 10, 2013 to Bridge attachment comparison.	19	Jul 10, 2013 Reply by StarrCBGs(Donovan)
"More over thinking " StarrCBGs(Donovan) replied Jul 10, 2013 to Bridge attachment comparison.	19	Jul 10, 2013 Reply by StarrCBGs(Donovan)
"And I think you are over thinking it a little. :)" StarrCBGs(Donovan) replied Jul 10, 2013 to "Testing" a box for bridge placement	163	Jul 10, 2013 Reply by Mark Bliss
"For me placement of the bridge is 3 inches from the end of any box. This will insure…" StarrCBGs(Donovan) replied Jul 10, 2013 to "Testing" a box for bridge placement	163	Jul 10, 2013 Reply by Mark Bliss
"You need a very hardwood for a fret board, Hickory holds them very well." StarrCBGs(Donovan) replied Jul 10, 2013 to fret board material	17	Jul 10, 2013 Reply by StarrCBGs(Donovan)
"Exactly what I was thinking as well AG That notch in the box needs to at least be 1…" StarrCBGs(Donovan) replied Jul 10, 2013 to Neck dovetail	12	Jul 23, 2013 Reply by Jillian Holladay
"Sometimes a buzz will come from lack of tension over the nut. If its not that raise…" StarrCBGs(Donovan) replied Jul 10, 2013 to fret buzz	2	Jul 10, 2013 Reply by StarrCBGs(Donovan)
"It looks weak to me but to each his own. Im assuming it glues it the slot you have c…" StarrCBGs(Donovan) replied Jul 10, 2013 to Neck dovetail	12	Jul 23, 2013 Reply by Jillian Holladay

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Neck dovetail

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Neck Angle

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"Testing" a box for bridge placement

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Bridge attachment comparison.

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