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Pegasus Guitars
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Luthier School
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I have done a bit of teaching and also been the student with a number of builders over the years.I think "assembly' type instruction is...
Yesterday at 10:34 PM
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Well wadda y Know ?
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I have had wood from several watertanks and furos here in Hawaii. It has always seemed too brittle to use. I think, with no scientific...
Thursday at 10:49 PM
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Well wadda y Know ?
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Redwood has been my go to wood for softwood tops for a long time. I like the sound and I like the look better than spruce.
Wednesday at 9:31 PM
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Looking for a luthier...
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Doing actual friction pegs on a uke is probably below the pay grade of a violin maker. Ukulele friction pegs, if you are talking about...
Mar 8, 2024
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Looking for a luthier...
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There should be many music stores with repair departments in the NYC area. It is a simple job. Just check to see that they actually have...
Mar 7, 2024
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Collaborating - any pointers?
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I did it a couple of times very early on, like over 40 years ago. Even though the instruments turned out better than I could have done...
Feb 24, 2024
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Binding router bits
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Stew-Mac has confirmed that the bits and bearings from the now defunct LMI are not compatible with theirs. That's unfortunate as it will...
Feb 23, 2024
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Binding router bits
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Thanks for the measurements. I guess no one has actually tried to interchange the cutters or bearings. Stew-Mac has not answered me, but...
Feb 23, 2024
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Binding router bits
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Thanks for the replies. I'll check with Stew-Mac and see if they have a direct answer. Josh, I tried that Luthier Tool and ended up...
Feb 22, 2024
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I have used LMI router bits with bearings to cut my binding ledges for years. I have several extra spare parts to fit that expensive set...
Feb 22, 2024
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What's your finish preference?
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Thanks. I was actually looking for info from direct experience rather than replies from the web.
Feb 18, 2024
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What's your finish preference?
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I'm also interested in trying Sherwin Williams Conversion Varnish for a finish on some music craft projects. Anyone have experience with...
Feb 18, 2024
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What's your finish preference?
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Lacquer requires patience and a really good pore fill job. You can fill the pores with lacquer or vinyl sealer, but you could spray a...
Feb 17, 2024
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Fret Dots/Position Markers
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A common mistake for side dots is to use abalone instead of MOP and to use the 1.5mm size. Because of the dark colors in ab, it often...
Feb 12, 2024
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Maple soundhole patch
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Those popsicle stick braces alongside the soundhole work pretty good. 99% of all guitars ever made have them. personally I have always...
Feb 9, 2024
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