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    Guitar Mill, Murfreesboro TN?

    I've used them and can't recommend them.
    Post by: decibel, Jun 11, 2019 in forum: Other T-Types and Partscasters
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    Anyone Jazzing out with a Loar LH 350 Hollow-Body?

    I picked one of these up for $400 tonight. Kind of nervous because I read about the QC issues...I hope I get lucky. I don't like that there's no...
    Post by: decibel, Apr 8, 2019 in forum: Other Guitars, other instruments
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    Finished my first Partscaster (Jazzmaster Style)

    Thanks! I had no experience, either, but you can find all the info online. I researched the process for about three months before doing anything....
    Post by: decibel, Jan 25, 2019 in forum: Other T-Types and Partscasters
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    Finished my first Partscaster (Jazzmaster Style)

    Dynasonics -- to me they sound a little brittle on the unwound strings. These pickups sound a lot like those, but with more clarity and roundness...
    Post by: decibel, Jan 8, 2019 in forum: Other T-Types and Partscasters
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    Finished my first Partscaster (Jazzmaster Style)

    Thanks! I LOVE these pickups. They are wired for coil split, so it gives a lot of variety. I based it off the Waterslide Guitars (They sell for...
    Post by: decibel, Jan 8, 2019 in forum: Other T-Types and Partscasters
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    Finished my first Partscaster (Jazzmaster Style)

    Thanks, guys. Yes, I think I need to shim where it means the body. That's good to hear... I was concerned it might require redrilling the neck...
    Post by: decibel, Jan 8, 2019 in forum: Other T-Types and Partscasters
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    Finished my first Partscaster (Jazzmaster Style)

    Hey guys. Just wanted to say thanks for help along the way with the few issues that came up. Here is the finished JM I made some threads about...
    Thread by: decibel, Jan 8, 2019, 13 replies, in forum: Other T-Types and Partscasters
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    Drill bit broke inside tuning peg hole

    I bought that kit...what a rip off! But I'm in a pinch and a novice who doesn't know how to do the cheap/free techniques... Will that kit work on...
    Post by: decibel, Jan 4, 2019 in forum: Tele Home Depot
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    Drill bit broke inside tuning peg hole

    Thanks. That kit will work on drill bits not just screws? When I plug the hole, does it have to be maple (the neck wood), or can I use alder? I...
    Post by: decibel, Jan 4, 2019 in forum: Tele Home Depot
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    Drill bit broke inside tuning peg hole

    Thanks. Will that work given there's hardly any room between this hole and tuner bushing hole? Kind of afraid I will crack the wood making a...
    Post by: decibel, Jan 4, 2019 in forum: Tele Home Depot
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    Drill bit broke inside tuning peg hole

    Hey guys, I'm building my 2nd partscaster and had a disaster. The small drill bit (1/16th I think?) broke off inside the wood while drilling in...
    Thread by: decibel, Jan 4, 2019, 10 replies, in forum: Tele Home Depot
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    Building my First Partcaster

    Hey guys, one more question: the neck pocket is not perfect, even though the body and neck were made by a very reputable shop (Guitar Mill). I'd...
    Post by: decibel, Jan 2, 2019 in forum: Tele Home Depot
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    Building my First Partcaster

    Yeah, both the body and neck are from the same builder in this case. But the neck itself doesn't have the holes drilled. The body does have four...
    Post by: decibel, Dec 15, 2018 in forum: Tele Home Depot
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