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That's very cool. Heirloom guitar's rule. Yep, and it would've had steel strings.

Not much progress here lately. Regress actually. I made the mistake of leaving the double cut guitar hanging in the shop overnight. I think the cold temperature caused some cracks in the finish. It's not the end of the world. I'll have to sand it back, re-coat the guitar top, then wait for it to...

A master has passed away. Kazuo Yairi, 81; guitar maker favored by McCartney - chicagotribune.com

An excellent list, nice description. I really can't think of much to add for the basics, but there are a few things that come to mind. On the measuring tools I'd add an adjustable protractor, and for the marking tools, maybe a set of french curves, and a carpenter's scribe. It's also handy to...

Parts Breakdown I want to supply links, and info, so I think the easiest way to do this is to break it down item by item. 1. I went over the lumber at the beginning of the thread so I'll only suggest some sources now. An ebay search for body blank material...

Here you go Ray,

lol, There are a lot of hungry butt's on that squad. I've got some work I need to finish, but I'll get some pictures of the XII up for you later. I just stepped in for a minute.

Good riddance to that assclown. It didn't take long to see through that alias, but he went down fighting like a true battle troll. My tuners arrived today, and I'll order the balance of the parts this weekend. After that I'll compile a parts list with the prices I paid on my end so that those...

Rugby socks :laughings: I live in the middle of the Mojave Desert, and wear shorts probably about 350 days a year. That's not me in the guitar case picture, but I took that picture while wearing shorts, and ankle socks. (white ones) I used to think they were odd, but I've grown to accept them...

OK I give. I'll sit in the corner with my mouth shut. :confused:

The bridge showed up today in an air packet to my complete surprise. I ordered it on 2/24. Ten days ago. I've never had anything arrive so quickly from China.

Nice one Greg. DIY FTW.

I fully agree. You started at the guitar. He mentioned that it was ok through his amp, so I started with his signal chain. No big deal, same concept, different approach. Unbalanced signal = Noise

I don't have any use for one, but these guys might disagree.

He said it was fine through an amp. No noise.

More wardrobe comments...:yawn: I have to come to the defense of ankle socks. Tube socks look weird with shorts. Unless you're from Texas or Oklahoma. There it's pretty normal, but you can't see them because of the cowboy boots. I had an Applause 12 string that recorded really well...

I chuckled to myself when I edited that picture. I can't comment on his wardrobe, only the guitar.:facepalm::rolleyes:

Isn't it common on these to tune a half step down, and use a capo?

That's a good idea. I took a few, but it wouldn't hurt to get some more along with measurements. I don't normally post pictures of other peoples stuff that lands on my bench, but this was so out of the ordinary I had to share.