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Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas "Duck" Petry May 13, 2015. 5 Replies

So I picked up an Alec Bradley black market box today. It looks wicked cool but I'm not sure what to build I into. Just lookin to see if anyone else has done anything with these or has any ideas.

Mini Bigsby?

Started this discussion. Last reply by the anonymous pick Nov 18, 2014. 17 Replies

Anyone ever made a 3/4 string bigsby style tailpiece and vibrato? I couldn't find anything through google but thought I'd ask the gang here. Doesn't have to look pretty just needs to get the classic…Continue

printable fret template?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Truth Instruments Nov 12, 2014. 6 Replies

I realize this may be a little basic. im making a fretless three stringer, but i want to mark the frets of the guitar, just on the top edge of the neck as a guide while playing. however i cant get a…Continue

 

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sorry for delay,not been on here for months ..... hi

 
 
 

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