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 NEW MEMBERSHIP DENIED?Lately there has been a daily barrage of obvious spammers applying for membership here at FRETS.NET. Some time ago, I added those simple q… Started by Frank FordLatest Reply |
Searching the Forum. . .Took a little while, but the Search function has been restored - thanks for your patience! Started by Frank FordLatest Reply |
 Neck Re-Set GalleryHi All, I've had a few neck re-sets through the workshop recently (lucky me). I always take a photo of the join once it's apart in case I… Started by MrGlynLatest Reply |
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 Gretsch engraved backplateI need to make a new backplate for a vintage Gretsch 6220 I took a photo of the old backplate then very carefully traced out the logo and p… Started by Claus Holm Jensen |
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11 hours ago Reply by Claus Holm Jensen |
 Problem: lacquer racking along fret slot on maple neck re-fretHowdy, I'm working on a re-fret of my made-in-Japan Fender Malmsteen Strat, I've removed the frets without issue, used a triangle file to… Started by John Cartwright |
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21 hours ago Reply by Walter W Wright |
 Pricing stainless steel fret dressI don't do this, but I've started wondering of late if I ought to charge more for dressing stainless steel frets. The last job, an old Toka… Started by Keith R |
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yesterday Reply by Frank SIlano |
 Plastic bag mask for lacquer overspray?I saw a photo of someone doing it and wondered if others are. Sure would be a time saver when just doing a neck touchup. Masking a body wi… Started by David Farmer |
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yesterday Reply by David Farmer |
 Reducing chipping on Ebony fretboard .Hi guys , Ive been refretting an ebony board and it"s flaking and chipping like crazy . The job is done now , but Ive been wondering if a s… Started by Len Biglin |
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yesterday Reply by Frank SIlano |
Magic :) Fretboard gunk removal fluidHi, fellow knights for the 6 stings.. I have a magic potion for getting rid of fretboard gunk.. By accident, I discovered a fluid that wor… Started by Claus Holm Jensen |
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yesterday Reply by Frank SIlano |
Stabby String Ends!This is something that bothers me every time I restring. So: a lot! I really dislike stabby little string ends sticking out of a capstan. I… Started by Keith R |
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yesterday Reply by Frank SIlano |
 Vintage acoustic pick guards applied with solventVintage acoustics such as Martin and Gibson used Acetone to apply their celluloid pick guards to bare wood and then finished over them. Ove… Started by Paul Breen |
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on Friday Reply by Chris Vallillo |
 Gretsch Binding Leprosy Part II....I think I might have just got luckyFIrst of all, I want to say a special thanks to Frank Ford and Hesh Breakstone for the thoughtful guidance in steering my away from power t… Started by Joseph Capra |
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on Friday Reply by Hesh Breakstone |
 Drop filling Nitro Cellulose LacquerI am using a drop fill method to fill pot holes on a pitted nitro finish. Almost all of the holes are surface marks but there are a few exc… Started by Doug Cannon |
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on Thursday Reply by Doug Cannon |
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