Keith's Discussions

Thoughts on ukulele/banjo friction pegs
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Working on an old banjolele today. Customer's complaint is the usual about slipping pegs. It currently has washers on either side: one a black fibre or card, and the other leather. Wonder what folks'…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark McLean on Thursday.

Weird stuff you see
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I know we try to keep this place acoustic, but thought you might be interested in this.Had a Telecaster in the shop for a simple pickup swap. Took the screws out the bridge and tried to take it off…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian Pender Jan 17.

Turning away a customer
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Hi, all. Hope everyone's busy on their benches. I've had an email exchange with someone I suspect is going to be one of those customers who's impossible to satisfy. What's a polite way to say I don't…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Keith Dec 5, 2018.

Oud neck break: opinions sought
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Hi, all!A customer of mine brought this back from Egypt. Unfortunately, and inevitably, it was damaged in the hold of the plane. Wondering what, if anything, I ought to do to strengthen the damaged…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Keith Oct 22, 2018.