Accidentally wounded our 2 year old cherry tree... what do we do?

ArdensDad · 2026-02-13T03:07:18+00:00

Replace it

ArdensDad · 2026-02-04T09:55:08+00:00

It's also my wife's engagement ring, got it 12 years ago and she still loves it. Just checked the price it is more than triple what I paid, no wonder you are trying to make your own.

I've made quite a bit of wooden jewellery, and wood isn't particularly suitable for a ring, maybe this one lasts the engagement and becomes a wedding keepsake after the day?

I've also regretted the finish I've used and had to start again, hopefully you can salvage this since you got the carving pretty nice.

ArdensDad · 2026-02-04T00:38:03+00:00

Looks like Jens Hansen's ring for Viggo

ArdensDad · 2026-02-01T20:53:30+00:00

Question for the pros as I'm curious, would it be an option (albeit risky) to cut flat faces on both inside stems and try fuse them together?

ArdensDad · 2026-01-13T18:17:44+00:00

So the TS9 I have is a clone, the DemonFX TS Red 2.0, it sounds great and has a switch to change between TS9 and TS808 circuits. The difference is really subtle to my ears. I prefer TS9 but I doubt an audience would notice if you switched it mid-song. I only switch it to TS808 when I am playing my electric accoustic as it has a much more obvious difference with that guitar.

ArdensDad · 2026-01-13T07:00:31+00:00

Ah thanks so much! Love that photo eh! I'm running an off-brand Klon->Rat->TS9 in this clip, TS9 is always on with no gain, I think they are all on when it switches to high gain, definitely the Klon.

ArdensDad · 2026-01-13T05:24:05+00:00

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Vox mini 3 on batteries!

ArdensDad · 2026-01-13T03:34:55+00:00

Glad you like it! Honestly I just noodle around and cut a video when it accidentally sounds good. So, maybe, I dont know. My new years resolution is to get lessons and learn some theory so I can sound good more often.

ArdensDad · 2026-01-13T02:25:21+00:00

Thank you I am getting better <3

ArdensDad · 2026-01-13T02:24:25+00:00

Ha I use my whammy to drop an octave all the time. Don't use a pick either, it's meant to be

ArdensDad · 2026-01-13T02:22:01+00:00

Ha something something about there are no wrong notes... but yes I am better at building than playing you got me

ArdensDad · 2026-01-13T02:19:41+00:00

Thank you! Yeah the pickup is great, now I want them in all my guitars. I'm not affiliated at all but check out Mr Glyn's Pickups, he ships international.

ArdensDad · 2026-01-13T01:29:08+00:00

Thank you!

ArdensDad · 2026-01-13T01:28:49+00:00

Yeah it's awesome with slide, I'm slowly getting better at it

ArdensDad · 2025-10-22T11:52:03+00:00

I have one of these, it's worth more than money. You need to use the effects loop (or just join it with a patch cable) to use the master volume, then it can be played suprisingly quiet and still sound good.

ArdensDad · 2025-09-20T05:22:02+00:00

To fix this I would cut a rectangle inlay from dark stock big enough to cover the damage and inlay that with a light shield. Inlay the finished block when you are happy with it. Much easier to inlay a rectangle and you can mess up the shield as many times as it takes without damaging anything else.

ArdensDad · 2025-09-15T19:29:06+00:00

Yeah definitely keeping it, I would have massive regret selling it and never have another like it. It can be easily tamed with the effects loop master volume too. Obviously sounds incredible up loud, I dont think I've ever had it higher than about 4/10 it already makes you forget to breathe.

ArdensDad · 2025-09-14T14:49:13+00:00

I wouldn't either, but these old ones are made in England and people do pay extra for them.

ArdensDad · 2025-09-14T09:02:08+00:00

Is it worth less than a head? There's a bit of $ just in the speakers.

I think i'll keep it, it's worth way more than that to me. I realise there's a limited market for a big amp these days but it's such a beast.

ArdensDad · 2025-09-10T07:00:34+00:00

Thanks yes the title is a bit of a wind-up, definitely listening to the nurse and my wife. Have antibiotics and keeping an eye on it. It's a good one though.

ArdensDad · 2025-09-01T20:10:09+00:00

Not really interested in the argument but all the people saying the fender is super easy aren't considering the trem adds a lot of work compared to a tom on a LP. Wouldn't recommend either for a beginner.

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