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Must have tools and jigs
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Hey guys. Been a while. I'm looking for more tool/jig ideas. Specifically, I'm looking for those that you don't necessarily need, but make a common task so much easier that you can't imagine not…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jon Hiltbrand Sep 12, 2016.

Acoustic Pickups
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Just wondering what you guys typically recommend when a customer needs an acoustic pickup installed. When customers ask how to get the most natural acoustic sound, my answer is always the same: use a…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jon Hiltbrand Feb 21, 2015.

That's gonna leave a mark
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I was taking a fingerboard off of an old Kay mandolin this weekend. It had obviously been removed before and was reglued quite poorly. It almost looked as if they didn't use clamps at all and just…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ned Knepp Feb 15, 2015.

Gigantic pots in a semi-hollow body
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Hi All,Anyone ever see these hugely oversized pots before?? You can't really tell from the pic, but they have a diameter of about 1.5". There is a soldered "seem" on each pot and light burn marks…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ned Knepp Jan 14, 2015.