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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.
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since those blanks are 'veneer', will i be able to sand over them?
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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.
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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?
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How are PRS guitars built? i remember something about them being multi-ply. is this true?
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that would be nice. lmk if you find them. i've been looking.
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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?
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i already got a set of fret pullers from brian. i need to know about the sanding.
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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?
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what does drop top mean?
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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.
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What about something like this http://www.interlog.com/~ask/scale/tips/booth.htm? Shouldn't be too hard to change the dementions to fit bodies and necks.
would this work for clear coat sealant? wouldn't the range hood be used to carrying flammable fumes, like from a gas stove?
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nippers are NOT suitable
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.
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yeah, i saw universal jems on ebay. are the jaws supposed to be able to come together all the way?
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i am new here and am working on refinishing my first guitar (bass). is this a fret puller?
if the link doesn't work, it is a Channellock 10" Concretor Nippers with Grips from lowe's
Fender 50th Anniversary Or Other?
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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?