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  1. How are you liking that bridge

    How are you liking the Bridge? Funny thing; I have the same bridge on a Douglas (Rhondo Music) Fretless I bought years ago. I've always wrestled with the action being high and intonation. I came upon...
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    Thank you. I'll try the Gel superglue. I did sand...

    Thank you. I'll try the Gel superglue. I did sand the bottom of the nut before glueing. It is the nut that came with the kit. Because its basically hallow there isn't much surface area. I'll try...
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    EX-5 and the traveling Nut

    Has anyone had this issue? While I setting up the EX-5, I removed the strings to adjust the neck, bridge...and the nut fell right off. I glued it with Titebond wood glue, and let it sit for 24 hours....
  4. Thread: Ex-5

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    31411 Finally! This was over 2 years in the...

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    Finally! This was over 2 years in the making. I was pleasantly interrupted by a baby girl, but it's ready to break in. I still have an annoying buzz from the electronics, but I'll deal with...
  5. Thread: wiring help

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    I have the same build project going. I have all...

    I have the same build project going. I have all the wires soldered and am getting a terrible buzz. I checked the wire to the bridge (soldered the tip, scratched the back of the bridge and used tape...
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    I think what I'm going to do is drill a shallow...

    I think what I'm going to do is drill a shallow hold for the spring to sit in while I set the pickup.
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    Tips on installing pickups needed

    Before I try something irreversible, I'm hoping there is a better way. My EX-5 pick ups have four screw holes, one in each corner. I assume that the springs go on the underside of the pick up. How do...
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    Thanks, Simon. I’m going to let it sit for a...

    Thanks, Simon. I’m going to let it sit for a couple more days before I start sanding. It’s really humid around here(s. New Jersey) and hard to know when it will let up. I have a gig on the 25th, amd...
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    Hey, Sonic Mountain, thanks for the feedback....

    Hey, Sonic Mountain, thanks for the feedback. Man, I didn’t realize how long it takes for this stuff to cure. How can you tell when it’s ready?
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    Wrestling with clear coat

    I used spray cans. The initial color came out fine. I started to put clear coat with a spray on Lacquer from rust-oleum. Not the most recommended medium I know, but it was looking nice....until...I...
  11. Excellent idea to use it as a guide for paint.

    Excellent idea to use it as a guide for paint.
  12. This is cool. Might be exactly what I need!...

    This is cool. Might be exactly what I need! Transferring on the bare wood seems to give that old faded look. I wonder if the result would be richer in color on primed wood. Might be a bit tricky to...
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    The EX5! Exciting. I took a couple days off work...

    The EX5! Exciting. I took a couple days off work after the holiday and I'm looking forward to spending time on this.
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    South Jersey checking in!

    Hey gang,

    Just getting started on first byo 5 string. Getting ready to start sanding today.
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