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I wouldn't sit down to play it if I were you.

I've been watching his stuff for a while, but it seemed like some of his bodies had the proportions all wrong. Like way oversized pickup & control cavities & stuff.

I was amazed, it was one of those shows that was just ho hum. I mean if you went to the bathroom you didn't feel like you were missing anything.

There's something you don't hear every day.

on a side note I saw Buddy Guy Tuesday night at the same place and let me tell you, that 70 year old absolutely tore the place apart.

Doesn't surprise me a bit.

Yeah, I lived in Moore until mid '74, then we moved out to Yukon. But hey, if you got nothin' better to do come on out to Charley's!

You forgot Deep Purple's Smoke on the Water

Definately the easiest song in the world to play

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Yeah, we're thinking about adding it to the song list for the drunks who like to yell "FREEBIRD!"

Saturday, March 26, 9pm-1am

NIGHT SCHOOL

Charley's Last Stand

4415 SW 3rd

Oklahoma City, OK 73108

(405) 946-4110 for details

"Bikers, Truckers, Cowboys Welcome"

Horrifying, yet I can't help but stare at it. Like a car wreck.

Where are you, geographically speaking?

This guy is really good. I've seen some of his repair and resto work on some older flattops. Only problem is, he's so busy you need an appointment to get your guitar in.

He's honest, too. One time I bought a bunch of parts, and when I went back a couple months later he handed me a buck. Said he overcharged me the last time. How often do you see that these days?

Votin' for Godin, warts and all. Different without being radical. Looks like something you could play for 4 or 5 sets without getting worn out.

Hope my first scratch build turns out half that good.

A buddy just got a Full Drive and told me the book on it says it will run on 9-18 volts. The more voltage, the more "tone." That what he said, anyway.

Back on topic....

I think a 12-inline Tele headstock *might* look cool, but it'd be tough to pull off.  6+6 is probably the way to go.  Maybe just a slighlty oversized headstock, but retain the basic shape.

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How about a John 5 style headstock but 6 on a side?

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That;s what the USA Custom 12 neck looks like. I thinkn fenders 12 models look like that too.

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Yeah, there you go.

^^^^^^^^^^^^

You're the winner!!

I don't know.....life seems to get better for me the older I get.

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Life, sure. Aches and pains (not to mention tuition) is what sucks.

Back on topic....

I think a 12-inline Tele headstock *might* look cool, but it'd be tough to pull off.  6+6 is probably the way to go.  Maybe just a slighlty oversized headstock, but retain the basic shape.

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How about a John 5 style headstock but 6 on a side?

Those came in the Fender & Squier Tom Delonge Strats, and the Squier Jason Ellis Showmaster. Since they're only used in the bridge position on those two, I'd think that would be all they're good for.

As always, your mileage may vary.

PS: I figured you'd be the one to answer the "artist" question on #2.....(8x10 color glossy photos).......you ARE old if you know the answer to that one!!

Here's another hint...."you can get anything you want".......

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... at Alice's Restaurant.

Yup. Getting old sucks.

I can't really see anybody doing a 12-in line if they have ANY sense of the asthetics.

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Yeah. What the hell were they thinking?

I picked up a great old MIJ Strat last week, since then I've been playing it nonstop.

Tonight I brought it to band practice for the first time....and broke three strings!

They're all breaking off where the string leaves the sustain block --you can pretty much see the grove worn into the bridge (the former owner must have loved this guitar, it's been well-played).

I'm guessing I can use my dremel to smooth things out, but I figure I'd check here first in case anyone has dealt with this and knows a better way.

I'm definitely going to get a tremsetter for the guitar though--as soon as you break a string, the guitar's completely unplayable!

Luckily I had a back up guitar with  me...

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You didn't say, but I guess you're using the trem a fair amount? Bending the strings a lot?

I don't know. I've played strats for a long time and I've never broken strings like that. But anyway, have you tried Big Bends Nut Sauce?

I've liked that body shape since the first time I saw Fang.

Personally, I'd dowel the old holes.

Dan Erlewine (in an issue of Vintage Guitar) demonstrated a simple technique. Once the old holes are drilled to the size of your dowel, stick the end of the dowel all the way in and mark it. Then take it out and with a sharp utility blade or razor blade or whatever, roll the dowel on a hard surface until it's scored deep enough to snap off. Then just smooth up the end and glue it in.

Repeat.

http://froogle.google.com/

http://shopping.yahoo.com/

http://www.pricegrabber.com/

The info's out there. All you have to do is find it.

Right. Built or bought, the fret job is mandatory.

AMS Lowest Price Guarantee

It's all on the website. But please, before you hit them up to match a price, read and understand the details of the guarantee.

Especially #7: "Any products for which you receive an AMS price match are not eligible for the AMS Easy Pay program."

Now, go do some clickin' and learn yerself up.

I've searched and read all the tuts at least 2 or 3 times so somebody slap me if I missed this.

Has anyone had experience with adding binding and inlays to an existing neck? Like a Mighty Mite or something similar?

I'm kicking an idea around and if it would be easier and cheaper to work on a bought neck, that's what I'd rather do.

Thanks.

American Musical Supply, $1399.95

http://www.americanmusical.com/item--i-FEN-117602-806.html

Comes with the case, free shipping. If you find a lower price, they'll match it. And if you put it on plastic, they'll bill in 5 installments.

I've bought 2 guitars from them, and they both arrived early and perfectly set up. I'm very happy with their customer service.