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Is my woodworm terminal?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Julian Perry Sep 22, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Having cut a nice piece of beech for my second uke neck and started to shave it to shape, I noticed the dreaded woodworm hole appearing. Carrying on out of curiosity I eventually found the blighter…Continue

Interesting article

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I read this article and although not cigar box related, though it was kinda nice and very interesting. I hope it's appropriate..

Attatching and fretting a fretboard...?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Julian Perry Dec 4, 2009. 19 Replies 0 Likes

Hi everybody, my third build is underway and it's time to call upon the wealth of knowledge here in 'The Nation'. I have decided to try a seperate fretboard for no.3 and would be grateful if anybody…Continue

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Tone and volume pots...are they the same?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Julian Perry Nov 3, 2009. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Hi all, you're gonna have to excuse my ignorance again but....I just bought a pair of volume and tone pots off the intraweb and they look exactly the same to me! Are they basically the same? I have…Continue

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At 7:23am on November 4, 2010, darren brown said…: thanks man for the comment on my tabaco burst .

At 11:25pm on July 28, 2010, HENRY LOWMAN said…: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Julian! CHEERS!!

At 7:06pm on May 17, 2010, dogfinger steve said…: good idea specially for a rough ass saw jockey like me...

At 3:20pm on May 12, 2010, dogfinger steve said…: just noticed the nut on one of yr photos, is that stainless angle you've used? looks neat

At 3:18pm on May 12, 2010, dogfinger steve said…: cheers julian, really enjoyed the build. more on the way but got to learn to play it now lol :0)

At 2:16pm on April 27, 2010, churchpew kev said…: really like the idea of that inverted jelly cone cbg just that bit different to make it stand out from the rest brings a whole new meaning to get into that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans cheers

At 4:14pm on April 20, 2010, Darren Withers said…: Hi julian thanks for the welcome.If you get time could you take a loook over these sites to see if there is anything of interest to get me started.I checked that ebay link you sent me looks good.So im still researching before i take the plunge and order parts.Looks like im going to find no short supply of advice from these guys as well thanks again...

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?TabID=1&criteria=usb&ModuleNo=220054&C=SO&U=Strat15

http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/ampl/ck701.htm

http://www.circuithut.com/index.php?/circuit/content/view/full/123

http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Powered-Cigar-Box-Guitar-Amp/

At 10:28pm on December 29, 2009, bairfoot cajun said…: thanks julian fer da nice comment bout my 1886 build,you gots some nice builds here fer sure. i admire yer work greatly. those f-holes on yer first build are very distinguished and the rest of the build is really top notch.[i seem to like solid wood boxes best] but then the montecristo gets as good or better than yer first,then even more greatness with the caribes box. i would have to say 5 stars plus on all three builds.

At 1:38am on December 16, 2009, HENRY LOWMAN said…: WELCOME to the madness!!! A new revolution has started, it seems...I've posted photographs of MY contribution to the cause, the Lyra Mbira (pronounced LEER-A M-BEERA), wherein the kalimba meets analytical cubism...LOL!...CHEERS!

At 3:37pm on September 29, 2009, Roosterman said…: Ah well, next year mate!
Yep, those boxes are nice - they sound great too (used one a while ago for a 4 string), but I know what you mean about them being flimsy. Had the twin apart that many times the dovetails let go... ho hum, more work
Right, lots to pack so I best get going
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