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  1. CrazyManAndy
    That would be an awesome tutorial! Sounds very cool. Can't wait! CMA
  2. CrazyManAndy
    Nut making tools will run you a few bucks, so pre-slotted is probably best. Those links Godin posted are great. By the way, I like your username . CMA
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    Flatsawn boards are very often used. You can't get special figuring (such as quilting and bird's eye) on qsawn. Quartersawn wood is often considered "less pretty" than flatsawn, though it varies with the wood and cut. I wouldn't worry. CMA
  4. CrazyManAndy
    Nice guitar! Very clean and professional. I can't speak for him, but I think he means the actual f-hole. I love it (the f-hole), but something seems a little off about it. At first I just thought it was the design, but now I think it's the rubbing compound inside that is throwing me off. It's hard to tell. Regardless, great work! CMA
  5. CrazyManAndy
    As far as wood choice, I'm thinking a good swamp ash body would fit your needs. CMA
  6. CrazyManAndy
    Lol, that was pretty bad, but those guys took as a personal offence or something; a rather unsavory bunch. So what did you do with it? CMA
  7. CrazyManAndy
    I've re-read it a couple of times, and I believe he is saying that he should have built a fender (strat, I assume) from Warmoth parts, hence Parts-o-caster, instead of actually buying one from Fender as it would've been better and cheaper. Am I right? CMA
  8. CrazyManAndy
    Has anyone taken a look at those new "MODboards" over at guitarfetish? They look pretty interesting. Thoughts? CMA
  9. CrazyManAndy
    Durham, huh? I live not to far away, near Greensboro. I would love to pay a visit some time. Lovely mahogany too! I've never seen such perfect figure. CMA
  10. CrazyManAndy
    Nice drawing! I really appreciate it. Thanks for the help, CMA
  11. CrazyManAndy
    Seems like no one offers 9.5" radii. Guess I'll have to do that myself. Would a 12" radius feel a lot different from a 9.5"? Thanks for the links guys. CMA
  12. CrazyManAndy
    Does anyone have any recommendations as to who sells quality pre-slotted fretboards over the net? Thanks a lot, CMA
  13. CrazyManAndy
    Decisions, decisions! All great guitars this month (as usual ). I really liked hooglebug's purple mirror guitar, and the Kraken is very nice (looks very clean and professional). But I was just blown away by Toddler's guitar. So I had to vote for it. Great job guys, CMA
  14. CrazyManAndy
    Hey, I found this Onboard 2.5w amp on guitar fetish. I am curious, it says it has provision for a heaphone jack. Does that mean you can plug in some headphones directly into you're guitar? Anyone ever used this thing? Thanks, CMA
  15. CrazyManAndy
    Thanks for the help guys! Very informative post, fryovanni. So, from what I can gather, as long as the wood is good quality and properly cut, either way is acceptable? I am looking for local dealers, but I don't think I can find any that sell kiln-dried wood. There is a local kiln that dries wood, however. In any case, how am I to tell if wood is "dry enough"? Thanks, CMA
  16. CrazyManAndy
    I may be wrong, but I don't see how it is the same amount of wood. The end product has the same amount, but you start out with different amounts of wood, right? For a one piece, you use just one board. For lam's, you need to get multiple boards, glue them, and then cut out the shape. Maybe I should restate my question. Will I notice considerable difference in stability between a one-piece (qtr. sawn) neck and a lam. neck? Sorry for the trouble. CMA
  17. CrazyManAndy
    I do like the way laminated necks look. I originally was going to laminate some wenge in there with it, or something, but I don't want to anymore. Just plain jane maple. My real concern is what gives the best stability for the price. Thanks for the help, CMA
  18. CrazyManAndy
    Yeh, make sure you get Melvyn Hiscock's book, you can't beat it: http://gettextbooks.com/search/?isbn=0953104907 You can get it cheaper there. Do a lot of reading on these forums too. You'll find lots of info. CMA
  19. CrazyManAndy
    Howdy, I'm going to build a maple neck, but I'm unsure about what I am going to do. I wonder whether to get a one-piece or make a laminated neck. My main concerns are stability and price. I would like to make a flamed or birdseye one, but I don't really care to spend the money on something no one will see (for my first guitar, anyway). A one-piece would be cheaper, I believe, even a quarter sawn piece. How much more stable would a laminate neck be, if at all? Any ideas? Thanks a lot, CMA
  20. CrazyManAndy
    I like those fret markers, hehe. Can't wait to see some better pics. Nice design too. CMA
  21. CrazyManAndy
    Jeff Ament (of Pearl Jam; rock band) uses everything from a 4 string to a 12 string. Anyway, building a 5-string isn't much more complicated than a 4-string. What does he play (or want to play)? If you think he would really benefit from a 5-string, tell him that. If he still wants a 4-string, so be it. You can still build an excellent bass either way. CMA
  22. CrazyManAndy
    .....*tear runs down cheek*.... That is an amazing guitar. It is one of the very few where I say "holy s**t!" when I see it! Gorgeous work! CMA
  23. CrazyManAndy
    It is really a question of if you think you'll want that extra string. While you get more range, you've got to change/buy an extra string (like Primal said). Not really a case of what is better (plenty of pros use 4-strings), just a case of personal needs/desires. CMA
  24. CrazyManAndy
    Flamed Sycamore?
  25. CrazyManAndy
    That is a nice Jr! Oh, and you take really good pictures too. I wish mine turned out like that... Hehe CMA
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