Jon Cooper's Discussions

Padding Material
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Hi Guys & Gals,Anybody willing to share their thoughts with me about what material is best for protecting wood and finishes when held securely under normal pressure? I have 1/8" thick leather on…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Allan Bacon Dec 25, 2017.

Pulling Frets
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Hi guys,I pulled the frets out of my Epiphone ES-335's rosewood fingerboard this weekend. I used a soldering iron per the usual but I deviated in that I ran a bead of water on either side of the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Oct 16, 2017.

Double acting truss rods and fretwork
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Hi all,I've been lurking here for a few years and this is my first post. I am a model maker/prototyper in real life but really enjoy working on guitars as a hobby. I have done several refrets on…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jon Cooper Oct 3, 2017.