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nathanguitars.com
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| | | | | Found at a thrift store for $40, with bridge almost detached. It also had cracks at the tailpiece, but nothing serious. Everything else about this guitar looked OK, so I brought it home to repair and maybe sell. Little did I know how great it would sound and play. First I patched up the cracks... | |
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boat.karlnelson.net
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| | | | | I've devoted a decent portion of my shop time over the past six months to building a guitar. Now, you may note that a guitar is not a boat, and this blog is about me building a boat. And you'd be right. But, the older child plays guitar, and he's outgrown the cheap guitar we bought him a while back. He had his eyes on a '70s style Telecaster Deluxe, which combines the classic Telecaster body shape with a few extra knobs - each pickup gets it's own volume and tone knob. | |
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electricflapjack.com
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| | | | | A mix of pushing towards my deadline for Liverpool Makefest, and re-evaluating some of my assumed truths about guitar building. | |
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www.ornamentalist.net
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| | | [AI summary] This blog post discusses various methods and materials for achieving a cerused wood finish, which is a distinctive, aged appearance. Readers share experiences and questions about using traditional vs. modern products, such as aniline dyes, gel stains, and water-based alternatives. The author emphasizes the importance of making samples to test compatibility and advises against using these materials outdoors due to their indoor suitability. The post also includes personal success stories and tips for achieving the desired effect on different wood types like walnut and ash. | ||