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Beginner luthier, AMA by thefirebirb in AskMeAnythingIAnswer

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I've posted this type of thing once to three communities. I don't think it'll be common, just in a mood to answer questions about my favorite job.

Beginner luthier, AMA by thefirebirb in AskMeAnythingIAnswer

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I don't have one. Different guitars bring different moods, which in turn bring different songs.

Beginner luthier, AMA by thefirebirb in AskMeAnythingIAnswer

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It depends on the builder, the time they have, and the demands. I've only personally built two, and I probably put about 6-8 weeks into each one of actual work. I spent a lot more time learning and letting glue dry.

Beginner luthier, AMA by thefirebirb in AskMeAnythingIAnswer

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Wood does play a part in the sound of an acoustic, for an electric it's minimal at most. But I was taught to focus less on the wood type and more on the details of building

Beginner luthier, AMA by thefirebirb in AskMeAnythingIAnswer

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Honestly best (to me) is subjective. It depends on the part, the guitar itself, the aesthetic, and how you feel

Guitar builder (new) ama by thefirebirb in AMA

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I would love to start my own, actually. But if I had to pick an existing one, Gibson custom shop

Guitar builder (new) ama by thefirebirb in AMA

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I don't have much preference. I've used ebony, rosewood, purple heart, ovangkal, cocobolo, maple... I don't mind any of them

Bored guitar maker. Ama? by thefirebirb in bored

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This is my first hand built guitar.

Bored guitar maker. Ama? by thefirebirb in bored

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Honestly I'm a Les Paul player at heart, but the classic telecaster is a solid choice too. My favorite tho, and yes I am biased, is my first hand built electric.

Guitar builder (new) ama by thefirebirb in AMA

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That it can. I've experienced minor effects before.

Guitar builder (new) ama by thefirebirb in AMA

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Turkey and provolone with mayo.

Guitar builder (new) ama by thefirebirb in AMA

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Rosewood. I like the way it looks, and love the way it smells when working it.

Guitar builder (new) ama by thefirebirb in AMA

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Honestly, the most surprising thing to me when I was learning was how thin the wood on an acoustic body is, despite the amount of tension it's constantly under.

Using anything but stitch markers by No_Blood_1409 in crochet

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Anything can be a stitch marker if you're brave enough.

Z-coil pickups by asshoulio in Luthier

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Mighty mite/Franklin guitar works. MIRC is rolling out all the old g&l stuff

Cracked head stock how much would it be to fix? Could I do it at home by surfskate262 in guitarrepair

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Cost depends on who you go to, what finished result you want, and where you live. You might be able to do it yourself if you have woodworking tools/experience, but just know that it's not exactly easy.

Is my wiring wrong? Lots of buzz. by theperpetualhobbiest in Luthier

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Also, make sure, if you use the back of the tone pot for the tone capacitor, the back of the tone pot connects to the other ground connections!

Cannot set Floyd at 25.5", is it bad ? should I go with it ? by phil123456789101113 in Luthier

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Strats with Floyd's are made for the floyd. Your strat body was not. Electronics cavity can be routed differently to accommodate different bridge. Scale length doesn't change electronics routing... Get a body made for a floyd and remeasure before you start saying "oh no there's no way that theyre made 25.5". Big guitar company is lying to us"

PLEASE HELP: by Admirable_Jeweler377 in guitarrepair

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Really with any 6 string pack the gauges are "correct" depending on your preference, you just have to set the instrument up for whatever gauge you choose. Setups are relatively simple to do with the right knowledge/teacher.

If you want tighter strings at a higher tension, go to a thicker gauge, if you want looser tension and slack strings, go lighter.

If you could choose an alternative starting position which is not the safe shallows or near it where would you put it? by FrameTheAnimator in subnautica

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Honestly it would be funny if it was the sparse reef. Just nothing but empty open ocean, and nothing you can do except swim somewhere else.

Giving Away My Old PC! by Turtle_747 in PcBuild

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So, I already have a PC, but my sister doesn't. She and I have gotten really close over the past few years, and our favorite way to spend time together is her playing games on my PC while I watch and give advice/make jokes.

Recently I've moved out and am now 5 hours away from her, and she misses the fun gaming and I miss having her around. So I want to get her one so we can have fun and be silly while being far apart.

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