Keith R's Discussions

Stabby String Ends!
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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. In the past, I used to kink the plain strings and fold them…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank SIlano yesterday.

Pricing stainless steel fret dress
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I 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 Tokai strat with a Warmoth neck with jumbo SS frets, really…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank SIlano yesterday.

Quoting for a unique job
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Hi, all. I've a regular who has asked me to make a new custom bridge for his archtop. It's not something I've done before from scratch, so a bit unsure as to how long it will take and what to quote…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by LARRY KLOSE Oct 15, 2016.

Difficult customers/communication
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Hello! A long post ahead!I received an email from a chap who wanted me to setup a secondhand Sigma he'd just bought. He is in quite bad health, so I offered to pick it up and drop it back off as he…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Breen Aug 15, 2016.