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I have some money coming my way and have been looking at the 50th anniversary strat deluxe. i already have a les paul standard. i am looking for a guitar that is different from that one for a change, but also want something that will be a good investment. i also looked at the 1954 reissue strat, but the anniversary looks more versatile. i also eventually want a ricky, but for now, would it be a good idea to go ahead with the anniversary strat since they will quit making them at the end of the year? is this a good decision? should i just get a regular deluxe strat instead; or something entirely different? do you guys think it will hold/increase in value over the years?

i have always been confused about the appropriate use of scales and soloing. i am primarily a rhythm guitarist, but would like to get better at soloing. i don't have a good understanding about when to use what scale. i've just always played what sounded right. for instance, if the song is a simple g-c-d progression, what key(s) would i use, and how would i know which scale(s) to use, like blues, pentatonic, mixolydian, etc? also, why would i use the scale with the song. i can do a little soloing by sound, but am self taught so never learned all the theory. any help is greatly appreciated.

since those blanks are 'veneer', will i be able to sand over them?

has anyone ever built one or know where i could find plans? i would like to build a 12-string stick, like a chapman stick.

is the clapton kit the fender lace sensor golds that are on his signature strat? i didn't know it had a battery. is there anything else it has?

How are PRS guitars built? i remember something about them being multi-ply. is this true?

that would be nice. lmk if you find them. i've been looking.

i'm converting a bass from fretted to fretless, and am trying to find some wood fillers to put in the old fret slots. is this what i need? if not, could someone suggest what i need?

i already got a set of fret pullers from brian. i need to know about the sanding.

i would like to sand off the face of the neck and restain it black. if i do this, would i be able to sand over the inlays as well, and when i go to restain it, would i be able to just use a rag or foam brush so that the excess would wipe off of the inlays?

what does drop top mean?

I am refinishing a 4 string bass, mainly as a practice to get used to tools and things before jumping into building from scratch. i have a lot of new questions everyday. first thing is the neck. i would like to convert it into a fretless. how hard is this, and what would be the best way to do it? currently, it is a rosewood with binding and pearl inlays (not sure if real, probably not). i would like to sand off the face and restain it black. if i do this, would i be able to sand over the inlays as well, and when i go to restain it, would i be able to just use a rag or foam brush so that the excess would wipe off of the inlays? next is the finish. i am currently sanding off the outer paint using about 120 grit paper. i would like to restain a colonial cherry. what other grits should i use, or will 120 be fine the whole way? also, should i put a laquer top coat on? if so, what type? i see at least 2 different bases for the laquer. that should get me started, but please keep checking because i'm sure i will be posting a lot here. i have learned so much already here. thanks in advance for your help.

would this work for clear coat sealant? wouldn't the range hood be used to carrying flammable fumes, like from a gas stove?

is it because they would cut off the bottom of the frets? i'm not questioning your answer, just want to know the workings. thanks.

yeah, i saw universal jems on ebay. are the jaws supposed to be able to come together all the way?