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29-04-2025, 02:24 AM

Tgraham started a thread Resonator build in My Build Diary

Resonator kit has arrived so has the “never done this before anxiety” so let’s give it a go. Hope I can enjoy the process more this time I think I...

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30-04-2025, 08:54 AM

fender3x started a thread Stew Mac Alternative? Elmer Guitar in Aftermarket Parts

When I do searches for guitar tools this has started to come up: https://elmerguitar.com/ I have not used Elmer and this is not an endorsement....

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Yesterday, 12:09 PM

phrozin replied to a thread Phroz STA-1M, ST-M, TL-1 in My Build Diary

got some of my upgrades for the Strat I got a Wilkinson 52mm delux bridge I got a set of Artist wrangler pick up but had broken wire on the middle...

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Yesterday, 10:42 AM

EsquireEsque replied to a thread Esquire-esque in My Build Diary

I'm actually more interested in the technique for making the neck socket. it's easy to get the sides of the socket right - not so easy to get the...

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Yesterday, 09:16 AM

Tgraham replied to a thread Resonator build in My Build Diary

Thanks Trevor yeah I took the saddle off and tried the action like that , it was to my eye a little too low so I will file the saddle but given it’s...

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Yesterday, 08:10 AM

Trevor Davies replied to a thread Resonator build in My Build Diary

Hi Tgraham, I did try the kit saddle! See Link. BTW, my old acoustic has that style of saddle. It is designed for 4 wound, 2 non-wound,...

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Yesterday, 07:25 AM

Tgraham replied to a thread Resonator build in My Build Diary

Finally got the spider sitting nicely on the cone so time to put a couple of strings on the check for rattles and buzzing, went ok I can’t detect any...

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Yesterday, 02:11 AM

fender3x replied to a thread Esquire-esque in My Build Diary

In fairness, I have *used* the radiusing technique but I did not invent it ;-) One thing to note... If all you are doing is making a radiused caul...

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02-05-2025, 10:08 PM

EsquireEsque replied to a thread Esquire-esque in My Build Diary

Yes - I thought about routing a circle (or quarter circle) ... but it'd be a thick slab to be useful..... and a big one to make a circle Men's...

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02-05-2025, 01:08 AM

Tgraham replied to a thread Resonator build in My Build Diary

Replogle Resos is a great site for resonator information

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01-05-2025, 11:39 PM

fender3x replied to a thread Esquire-esque in My Build Diary

Any cylinder with a 24" diameter would do it. Double sticky tape a piece of sandpaper on it and sand away. The plant should not even be bothered with...

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01-05-2025, 05:19 PM

EsquireEsque replied to a thread Esquire-esque in My Build Diary

I see. Interesting. I do not have a radius block. But you are making an ingenious suggestion..... On that train of thought - a 12" radius...

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01-05-2025, 08:04 AM

fender3x replied to a thread Esquire-esque in My Build Diary

Did a bit more reading and even with CA glue it takes a minute or two to fully cure. As to how... I was referring to one of these clamps: ...

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01-05-2025, 07:23 AM

fender3x replied to a thread Resonator build in My Build Diary

Great idea! Simple and effective.

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01-05-2025, 06:27 AM

Tgraham replied to a thread Resonator build in My Build Diary

Made a “jig” to try to make the sanding of the lip for the cone as even as possible. Double sided tape to hold sandpaper on. Started with 180 grit...

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30-04-2025, 07:54 PM

EsquireEsque replied to a thread Esquire-esque in My Build Diary

I've never been "good" with fast drying glue" ... always find a way to ruin it!

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30-04-2025, 07:53 PM

EsquireEsque replied to a thread Esquire-esque in My Build Diary

How do you adapt a "one handed clamp to it"..... I'm getting ideas as I type - but if you've already got it down I'd love to see how you actually do...

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30-04-2025, 08:57 AM

fender3x replied to a thread Esquire-esque in My Build Diary

BTW the Superglue he uses in the vid dries in 3-5 seconds, so you have to move fast ;-) ... I think it's just ordinary CA glue.

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30-04-2025, 08:41 AM

fender3x replied to a thread Esquire-esque in My Build Diary

I had a Strat bridge where the grub screws were bothering my hand. I got advice from someone here (McCreed, maybe?) to get shorter grub screws. I...

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30-04-2025, 07:38 AM

EsquireEsque replied to a thread Esquire-esque in My Build Diary

It's not the intonation that I don't like - I can probably work that out - it's more that they're uncomfortable if you put the heel of your hand on...

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30-04-2025, 07:32 AM

EsquireEsque replied to a thread Esquire-esque in My Build Diary

It was - this one uses a glue that might be harder to find (although I've never looked for a super glue with a few minutes curing time - most I've...

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30-04-2025, 07:21 AM

EsquireEsque replied to a thread Esquire-esque in My Build Diary

Thanks for that - I had tried a "normal" hammer - probably hurt the frets! I had first tried putting apiece of wood on the fret and hammering that...

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30-04-2025, 04:50 AM

Tgraham replied to a thread Resonator build in My Build Diary

Veneer for shims hmm I’m sure there’s some at the men’s shed. Thanks fender

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30-04-2025, 04:48 AM

Tgraham replied to a thread Resonator build in My Build Diary

Woke up eager to see how the neck responded - happy to report it looks much better than yesterday morning. It will be interesting what it does when...

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30-04-2025, 04:01 AM

fender3x replied to a thread Esquire-esque in My Build Diary

I decided to go the six-saddle route as well, but if you want to keep it stock you might consider ordering a set of compensated saddles:

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30-04-2025, 03:53 AM

fender3x replied to a thread Esquire-esque in My Build Diary

Oops! That *might* be useful, but was not the vid I meant to send... This is the one I meant to send.

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30-04-2025, 03:51 AM

fender3x replied to a thread Esquire-esque in My Build Diary

Here's a vid that might be relevant to your situation. I thought I had this going on with a 40 year old Acoustic. It turned out to be something else...

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30-04-2025, 03:34 AM

fender3x replied to a thread Resonator build in My Build Diary

I think the post from Tim and from you must have come in while I was writing mine. Nice to know he stands behind the product. The convex does not...

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29-04-2025, 07:08 PM

EsquireEsque replied to a thread Esquire-esque in My Build Diary

Well - what a difference..... I took the nut out today and filed the back of it down about 1.5mm (nerve wracking!). it kept on wearing away on...

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29-04-2025, 06:15 PM

Trevor Davies replied to a thread Resonator build in My Build Diary

Hi Tgraham, it is disappointing if you are unhappy. I see that Tim has responded and is happy to replace or refund. As for the curve of the neck!...

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