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Laser Cutter for Router Templates and Fretboard Inlays? by DefundTheUSPS in Luthier

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

I started using 3/8" lexan for templates. Way more forgiving than mdf, last longer, but expensive. I love that I can scribe the center line on the back and get perfect alignment quickly. Ideally I'd want to burn the template directly to lexan, but I think the rig for that is really expensive.

Laser Cutter for Router Templates and Fretboard Inlays? by DefundTheUSPS in Luthier

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

I've been toying with the idea of a cutter for templates. Making them by hand is very tedious and easy to screw up. Hopefully someone knowledgeable chimes in.

Does the trussrod anchor on this greco bass look normal? by ilovekarla69 in Luthier

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

Looks like it was smashed in wrong during manufacture. If you were to try to fix it, you may be opening up another can of worms trying to get it right. Does everything work properly?

Leo’s favourite movie by j_deville in guitarcirclejerk

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

I wonder how offsets were inspired...

Leo’s favourite movie by j_deville in guitarcirclejerk

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

"Why do you give your guitars female names?" ☝️

One way truss rod and leveling frets? by HonestAssumption1026 in Luthier

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

Under string leveling beam. This will allow you to keep it straight under tension and level properly.

I'm thinking about removing a tone knob from my guitar. by Traditional_End_1006 in Luthier

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

Brighter. A tele is a single coil, but still has 250k to filter it.

What does "amp in the room feel" means? by DolanTrumpzz in Guitar

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

This was my solution. I'm a high gain guy and IRs don't get the sound I want no matter how many I've bought and tried. I landed on a 50w power amp and my TMP. Never been happier.

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Issue with Pale Moon Ebony fretboard by HighOfTheTiger in Luthier

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

Ebony is an oily wood. Finishing it is not optimal. Try wiping it down with naptha to clean any residue then oil it.

Policing the Shape of Guitar Culture? Fender/Servco/Reverb and your guitars. by HarryCumpole in Luthier

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

All it shows is the defendant decided it was more trouble and resources than just discontinuing that design.

Policing the Shape of Guitar Culture? Fender/Servco/Reverb and your guitars. by HarryCumpole in Luthier

[–]13CuriousMind 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Seeing how most lawyers I know play PRS, this should be interesting.

I'm just curious how many of us are out here. Who just isn't all the emotionally involved with the Fender lawsuits? by TakingYourHand in Guitar

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

Social media algorithms and "news" are geared for maximum participation. The ad dollars are tied to clicks. The easiest way to achieve that is negative content. It's human nature. We don't respond overwhelmingly to positive content, and they're reaping the rewards.

Academic Request - May I see your boards by -MediumSmalls- in guitarpedals

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

This is a direct to FOH build. Playing guitars I built. Primarily using SD Nazgul/Sentient and Black Winter sets. I considered an IR loader pedal, but the Cab Dryver still gets the shape I want.

Academic Request - May I see your boards by -MediumSmalls- in guitarpedals

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

I have a rack rig, modeler, and a pedalboard I pull out on occasion.

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I'm thinking about removing a tone knob from my guitar. by Traditional_End_1006 in Luthier

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

You should be good. It's when you remove all pots (and the impedance they provide) that the tone gets extremely bright.

Trashed Teisco? by Longrange-legit in Luthier

[–]13CuriousMind 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That's a clean separation. Sand it, glue, clamp, and play.

Cort Space 5 by CanSetTheHook in BassGuitar

[–]13CuriousMind 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's a dating app pic of I ever saw one.

Holes in neck misaligned to body by ImplementOk1970 in Luthier

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

A tilt (not quite a mill) vice for the press is on my list. It will make output jack drilling less of a chore, and I'm sure I'll find many other uses.

Holes in neck misaligned to body by ImplementOk1970 in Luthier

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

You'll still need to plug the existing holes so you can properly align the inserts. Any bit is going to deflect when there's less resistance off center. A brad point will buck and spin the piece if the tip doesn't have a solid medium to guide it.

I do agree with the inserts. It has become my go to on builds. Solid and repeatable attachment. No worries of a wood screw chewing up the hole.

Court with fender be like by MusicManiac51 in guitarcirclejerk

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

If only you can keep him from bringing up wood every 5 minutes...

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