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  1. Thread: mmb5 build thread

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    I decided to reshape the upper and lower horns...

    I decided to reshape the upper and lower horns this weekend. The upper was made slightly thinner and the bottom was shortened by about 20mm and reshaped. It allowed a better access to the upper...
  2. Thread: mmb5 build thread

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    Today I have fitted the neck and bridge, aligning...

    Today I have fitted the neck and bridge, aligning the bridge with craft string. The pickup has also been test fitted. Next the frets will be sorted and the fret ends beveled. All is going well so...
  3. Thread: Billy Bo build

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    Verry nice!!

    Verry nice!!
  4. Thread: Billy Bo build

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    From memory mid 7lbs. I removed a fair amount of...

    From memory mid 7lbs. I removed a fair amount of wood in the chambering!
  5. Thread: Billy Bo build

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    No problems Simon. The bridge ,tailpiece control...

    No problems Simon. The bridge ,tailpiece control knobs and switch as well as the strap locks are all Gretsch items. The pickups are Gretsch filtertrons. Hipshot open back locking tuners with Gibson...
  6. Thread: Billy Bo build

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    that's correct McCreed , it was the only way to...

    that's correct McCreed , it was the only way to easily manage the thing. It is just a simple mounting on a base with a lock knob that can be clamped onto a saw horse or the like.
  7. Thread: mmb5 build thread

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    Yes it is a nice blonde maple neck:)

    Yes it is a nice blonde maple neck:)
  8. Thread: Billy Bo build

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    Billy Bo build

    I always wanted one of these guitars but they are very expensive and hard to find. I have included some pictures of this build. I used a pitbull LP style neck and the body is fully chambered. Most of...
  9. Thread: mmb5 build thread

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    mmb5 build thread

    Started out this weekend on my first Pitbull rebuild. I did a basic setup and then designed the headstock shape being carefull to make sure that the tuners fitted into the shape. The body contours...
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