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  • Dave_McDave_Mc Frets: 2348
    FelineGuitars said:
    Obviously I do all my own :)

    I agree that a working knowledge is a good thing.
    It can get you out of a jam and keep your instrument well maintained
    It can also help you have realistic expectations if you do need some outside assistance too...

    It can also be fun for some people if they have the time.....
    But there are times where it is nice to have a real pro (if you are lucky enough to know of one) do it for you

    I know how to decorate, but I'll often never get round to it or get it finished fully if I do start a project.
    However calling in a great decorator who will have the job done in a couple of days and it will be complete and to my liking , and meaning I can get on with my life is a godsend in my book.

    It's finding the pros and avoiding the hacks that is the big deal.....
    Exactly.
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  • SRichSRich Frets: 762
    grungebob said:
    fret dress or regrets
    I'm sure I had that album in the 80's......

    "There's things I want, there's things I think I want 
    There's things I've had, there's things I wanna have" 
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  • grungebobgrungebob Frets: 3320
    SRich;342142" said:
    grungebob said:

    fret dress or regrets





    I'm sure I had that album in the 80's......
    Lol it would seem autocorrect did me a kipper there I meant refret.
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  • NeilNeil Frets: 3616
    TheMarlin said:
    It's worth getting this book.   It'll save you a lot of money in setups.

    I'm working my way through it now.

    Marlin
    Seconded. 

    I was recommended that book back on MR and have read it through at least four times now. 
    My trading feedback http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/62723/
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  • CHrisP86CHrisP86 Frets: 360

    Is there much difference between the 'How to make your electric guitar sound great' and 'Guitar Players Repair Guide'?

    I have the repair guide and it's very good as well. 

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  • meltedbuzzboxmeltedbuzzbox Frets: 10339
    I did a mini course in guitar building. It really helped to show that setting up a guitar and fret dressing etc isn't that difficult. 

    I got the starter kit from Stew Mac and I have leveled and dressed several guitars now. When you add up the cost of the tools against the cost of a setup its a no brainer, especially when you own lots of guitars. 

    You can get a squier on ebay for £30 or so. They make a great practicing base and if it all goes wrong its only £30 rather than your £2000 Gibson etc
    The Bigsby was the first successful design of what is now called a whammy bar or tremolo arm, although vibrato is the technically correct term for the musical effect it produces. In standard usage, tremolo is a rapid fluctuation of the volume of a note, while vibrato is a fluctuation in pitch. The origin of this nonstandard usage of the term by electric guitarists is attributed to Leo Fender, who also used the term “vibrato” to refer to what is really a tremolo effect.
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  • NeilNeil Frets: 3616
    I've just ordered one of these along with some strings, hopefully should be handy. Cheap enough. 

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00JKBTHJ0/ref=pe_385721_37986871_TE_item_image
    My trading feedback http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/62723/
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  • 57Deluxe57Deluxe Frets: 7332
    only £2.45 with free ship on that on ebay
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  • NeilNeil Frets: 3616
    57Deluxe said:
    only £2.45 with free ship on that on ebay
    Damn it! I've squandered £1.04!  :D
    My trading feedback http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/62723/
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  • 57Deluxe57Deluxe Frets: 7332
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    bummer that...
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  • streethawkstreethawk Frets: 1631
    FelineGuitars said:
    Obviously I do all my own :)

    I agree that a working knowledge is a good thing.
    It can get you out of a jam and keep your instrument well maintained
    It can also help you have realistic expectations if you do need some outside assistance too...

    It can also be fun for some people if they have the time.....
    But there are times where it is nice to have a real pro (if you are lucky enough to know of one) do it for you

    I know how to decorate, but I'll often never get round to it or get it finished fully if I do start a project.
    However calling in a great decorator who will have the job done in a couple of days and it will be complete and to my liking , and meaning I can get on with my life is a godsend in my book.

    It's finding the pros and avoiding the hacks that is the big deal.....
    Tell me about it. I just plastered my own ceiling. 

    What a mess. 
    :-S
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  • FuzzdogFuzzdog Frets: 839
    I'll do everything aside from major fretwork or any sort of paint/lacquer.  Had far too many minor emergencies just before gigs to rely on sending things out to other people. :D
    -- Before you ask, no, I am in no way, shape or form related to Fuzzdog pedals, I was Fuzzdog before Fuzzdog were Fuzzdog.  Unless you want to give me free crap, then I'm related to whatever the hell you like! --
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  • 57Deluxe57Deluxe Frets: 7332
    streethawk said:
    Tell me about it. I just plastered my own ceiling. 

    What a mess. 
    :-S
    ...I used to be able to do that when I was younger...
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  • streethawkstreethawk Frets: 1631
    57Deluxe said:

    ...I used to be able to do that when I was younger...
    Kudos.

    I was using pre prepped B&Q stuff to patch an awkward spot. Bit bumpy but I'm just buzzing it hasn't fallen to pieces. 

    Watched all the youtube videos and the technique is frightening, a real art.


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  • 57Deluxe57Deluxe Frets: 7332
    no, I meant... oh never mind,... I'll get my coat!
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  • streethawkstreethawk Frets: 1631
    57Deluxe said:
    no, I meant... oh never mind,... I'll get my coat!
    You dirty bugger. 
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