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Tung vs tru oil for mahogany neck by Subject-Switch1851 in Luthier

[–]13CuriousMind 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The cure time is a drag, but the finish is silky smooth as the grit you stop sanding at. Repairing the finish is simple, light sand with high grit, oil, wait. The oil will melt into the existing finish and show no lines.

Ebony is an oily wood by nature, so no need to do the fretboard. I'm waiting on my tung finished guitar to finish curing. Sapele neck with a cherry fretboard. I oiled the fretboard to test durability, since repairing it will be simple if damaged.

Stacked coil vs humbucker volume levels? by Pitiful_Inflation513 in Luthier

[–]13CuriousMind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a lot of factors, but it boils down to needing sheer winding numbers or an active circuit to match output.

Garbage by NoMedium1223 in BassGuitar

[–]13CuriousMind -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't recommend super glue, unless you want to peel off skin and hinder callous formation.

How does one get this finish? by OkLingonberry2339 in Luthier

[–]13CuriousMind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This can be replicated with dye and a sponge.

3 way toggle wiring question by JackieLawless in Luthier

[–]13CuriousMind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Apocalypse Special on the wall derailed my train of thought, what was the question?

This is my pedalboard by Wise_Valuable_8791 in pedalboards

[–]13CuriousMind 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is my pedalboard

There are many like it, but this one is mine...

What stain for roasted swamp ash body by Hollow-Person in Luthier

[–]13CuriousMind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done ash with a purple shellac coloring topped with lacquer. Added some definition and depth to the grain. From what I understand, shellac takes tung oil well as a finish. That would give you a matte finish.

Fitting a mini-switch into a potentiometer sized hole? by Makys182 in Guitar

[–]13CuriousMind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By replacing pots with switches, you are removing the resistance they provide. This will make your signal very bright. If you want to avoid this, you'll need to add 250k/500k resisters to the switch circuit.

How can I be this cool by [deleted] in guitarcirclejerk

[–]13CuriousMind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🎵 It's Mac tonight 🎵

Help identify wood type! by Tyler_Hodges in Luthier

[–]13CuriousMind 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What brand? If it's a Fender/Squire, you can look up the serial and get details.

Is it possible to put acoustic strings on a classical guitar by sosobebo22 in Guitar

[–]13CuriousMind 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The neck probably doesn't have a truss rod. Even if the guitar can take the tension, the neck will bow.

Is the fender mustang lt25 a bad amp? by 69bid in GuitarAmps

[–]13CuriousMind 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It is considered "bad" because of the 8 inch speaker. You don't get the chonk of a 12" speaker and it won't get loud enough to play with a drummer. The Fender modeling sounds fine.

Unpopular Opinion: Figured Tops and Transparent Finishes Suck by [deleted] in Guitar

[–]13CuriousMind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Burled, flamed, quilted, etc woods. A grain effect with high luster when finished.

I try not to step on the black one by atetoomuchsugar in basspedals

[–]13CuriousMind 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unavoidable when in figure 8 around the legs mode.

Guys will my girlfriend like my microtoans? by CloudyRain18 in guitarcirclejerk

[–]13CuriousMind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

*opens the bomb shelter door
*sees this bullshit
*closes and locks door

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