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"I usually wait two weeks because a drop fill is often seriously deeper and thicker t…"

Frank Ford replied Dec 17, 2009 to Lacquer drop fill error? issue

 5 Dec 23, 2009
Reply by Christian Johnson

"Ordinarily, I'd make string ramps so you get a tighter contact, esp. with the high E…"

Frank Ford replied Dec 9, 2009 to almost no break angle... but don't really suffer from string imbalance

 7 Dec 9, 2009
Reply by Tim Mace

"The bad news is that black is one of the hardest colors to match for touchup. I don'…"

Frank Ford replied Dec 7, 2009 to Help with finishing,and active with passive pick-up

 3 Dec 7, 2009
Reply by Russell Vance

"It seems compelling to try the flat plastic, screwed on as you suggest. You can get…"

Frank Ford replied Dec 1, 2009 to Protect autographed pickguard

 6 Dec 2, 2009
Reply by Ron Frazier

"The line holes is parallel with the front of the bridge. As to the saddle location,…"

Frank Ford replied Nov 30, 2009 to The Missing Measurment

 1 Nov 30, 2009
Reply by Frank Ford

"One thing you could consider is using straight through pegs, like they did in the 19…"

Frank Ford replied Nov 18, 2009 to Tiple tuners

 5 Nov 23, 2009
Reply by Aaron Keim

"If you're up to it, this guitar seems a good candidate for side replacement and refi…"

Frank Ford replied Nov 13, 2009 to 1948 Martin with a hole (lot of issues)

 4 Nov 13, 2009
Reply by Frank Ford

"I think you need to read more carefully. Just as Martin didn't discontinue D-18, the…"

Frank Ford replied Nov 12, 2009 to 1968 D-18 Martin Specs

 10 Nov 13, 2009
Reply by Bob Gaddis

"Lots of practice. Then good equipment and materials. Then more practice. A seriou…"

Frank Ford replied Nov 12, 2009 to How does the shop get that perfect no-scratch shine when polishing?

 13 Jan 2, 2010
Reply by William F.Eden

"Yep, that's the original configuration. It's the same as a new Martin D-18."

Frank Ford replied Nov 12, 2009 to 1968 D-18 Martin Specs

 10 Nov 13, 2009
Reply by Bob Gaddis

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