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OOOOOOOHHHHH!!! Any tutorials on how to do it? THAT'S cool.
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Working like a charm. Thanks again, my friend.
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Cool. Like I said, though, the edges of the pieces are a little off, so ther may be gaps between the laminations at the visible edge. Should I just clamp it SUPER tight and see what happens? I can always rout a shallow channel around the join and fill it with another wood... I'm thinking that's the way I'll go and see how it works. This is a learning experience , after all.
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Alright, enough. Let's all admit that I know everything there is to know and be done with it. Sorry. The fret levelling thing never came to mind, because I've never done it. Hmmm.
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That may be the way I go, xanthus. aybe after sanding and filling, the grain will look more vibrant, which is all I'm looking for.
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Okay, I need suggestions. Here's my project so far. I probably should have laminated the top and bottom before cutting, I know, but live and learn. My problem is that now the top, which is not p[erfectly flat, has warped about 1/8 inch. The bottom can be planed or sanded since it's stable, but I'm not sure what to do about the top. Is it possible to plane it flat again (machine)? I don't care if I lose thickness, but I'm not sure it it's possible. Thickness sand it? Just clamp and glue the crap out of it and fill the gaps? ???? Or should I scrap the top and make another one? Thanks again, guys.
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pmarlin, believe it or not, I like my action liwer so when I bend strings, all the others come with my fingers, otherwise when I release the string, my fingers allow the string to slide off the top and make noise. Just personal preference, I guess. Higher actio makes for better tone, I believe, so I'm REEEEALY picky about string height.
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I didn't mean to start a pile-on, really. And I don't need cupcakes and whatever, I just don't need the condescension and rudeness. You can be curt and still not rude. And just to set the record straight, I appreciate any help people give to me, I realize it takes time out of their day to help a stranger. I'm also not stupid, I ask for advice and sift through it to see what works. Perry, if you want to avoid me, fine. I realize you know more about this than me, but it doesn't excuse the attitude. Don't try to disguise is as being frank, it's being rude. I don't think you had a run at me, you just seem irate with my question and the way I went about trying to understand your answer. I'm always willing to bury hatchets, so there's no reason for a feud, but I'm not a kid and I won't lay still for being talked down to.
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That's it? One? Come on, give a fella some help!
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That's a really nice piece of work. You should be proud.
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Here's the whole thing. Nothing fancy and a little messy, but I love it. I had to give up a bunch of counter space to put stuffi n the garage, so I have to keep moving piles of parts and wood, but for the most part it's a decent workshop.
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This is just what I've been looking for. Thanks a bunch.
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Pretty much right on the head, Rich. But I AM interested in giving it try to see how I like it.
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Thanks, I feel better now. But I don't appreciate the condescension. I asked a simple question and if you don't want to answer it, don't. I tink everybody can do without the "We've been through this before..." stuff. Nobody's butting into a conversation here, so you don't have to take even one second to answer. I wasn't arguing with anyone, just trying to figure it out. If giving help is a chore, don't bother. Just about everybody here has been really cool, but there are a few members that seem to feel superior to others and talk down to them. That's not cool at all and I for one resent it. It makes learning how to do something you love unpleasant.
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Actually I'm not that worried about it, although you may gather otherwise from this post. This thought just surfaced while I was driving. I understand what action means, but it relates to playability and string vibration as well. Action means nothing without the ability to playthe guitar. And where does the drawing show a finger joint? I'm illustrating the circular vibration of a guitar string. But in all fairness, you have way more experience than me. I'm just working this suff out. I'll let everybody know how it comes out one way or another. Peace.
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Are you trying to change the radius of the neck or fretboard?
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I've done a bit of thinkingon this subject and I have a theory. It goes like this: A plucked guitar string vibrates in a circular manner. When that string vibrates over a curved fretboard, it is closer to the fret at some point due to the fretboard curve. Therefore you'd have to keep it a bit higher than a string over a flat fretboard. The curve of the fretboard would dictate higher strng action to keep fret buzz down due to the higher fret area to one side or another of the string. Sorta like the picture above. It's exagerated for illustration, but it makes sense to me. Any thoughts?
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I want to refinish this guitar because the existing finish is dull and lifeless. After sanding it all off and preparing the wood, what do you guys think I ought to do with it? I want wood tone and natural feel, but after that I'm open to suggestion. Would the black stain/sand back/color stain method be of any use on Alder? The grain's nice, but not spectacular. I don't have a spray unit, so it's all going to have to be rubbed on. It's a great guitar and I want it to stand out, so any suggstions are welcome. Keep in mind I haven't finished a guitar yet, but I learn quick, follow directions well and have patience. Suggest anything, I'm open. Here's another picture.
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I agree Prothesta. they also look tough to play, but you probably wouldn't want to do that with one of these. But still, what killer work!
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I usually barre my index finger all the way across, the way you said is uncomfortable, but I find it easier on flatter boards for some reason. My thumb is usually o n the back of the neck. I have some nasty tendonitis or arthritis coming on and it's easier to lay my finger flat than curve it. Barre chords spanning only a few strings are especially nasty, so I avoid them unless I have to play open strings as well.
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This guy does incredible work carving guitars. I don't not love it.
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Thanks everybody, I went to Neal's website and did some reading. Seems like just what I'mlooking for. If it works out, I'll let you guys know all about it. If it doesn't, I still will let you know. I bend a lot and hard, so it seems like the way to go, everything else will have to be figured out as I go.
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Anyone know a good reason this won't work in a Dremel? [EDIT] Never mind, it's right there on the website. It works. [/EDIT]
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Got it. I think I'm still gonna give it a try. After all that's why I'm building it, to get what I want, besides, I bend strings hard and often, so it sounds good to me. Back to the original question. Any special building considerations?
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No relationship? Can you explain a little, I'm interested. I took everything I've read at face value, but I'd like to hear what you have to say, Perry.