Nigel Martin True Notes UK
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Reply to Fret pressing at heel transition
Yes GMC luthier tools is the name.
I always forget it because I associate that name with the American Trucks.
It’s a very handy tool to have though and makes fret pressing very safe and repeatable once it’s set up to the guitars body tilt and neck angle.
I bought it second hand. Price was too good to not try it out at least.
But I like it.
And…
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Reply to Fret pressing at heel transition
UK based fret pressing system, with 3d printed caul to add a little more stability.
Danny West West Guitarworks -
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Reply to Fret pressing at heel transition
Janky adjustable height rocker jig
Magnet and strap help to keep the caul in position
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Reply to Fret pressing at heel transition
Cheers Ian.
It was just a general enquiry on what everyone else is using.
I use the following
-I made the old school jig idea from the “fret work” book.
-Janky rocker jig with adjustable height.(similar concept as the fret book one, but slightly quicker to use, unfortunately not as sturdy)
-moulding putty for les paul style transition( can’t…
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Fret pressing at heel transition
Please can I see some quick cauls for dealing with fret pressing at heel transitions?
For pressed / glued in frets or clamping down lifting fret ends in this area.
I’ve tried a few different methods now and not entirely happy with any of them
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Hi, I have been sent a couple pics from a customer and they want to know what guitar they have.
No branding and not something I recognise.
It looks old though, tortoiseshell binding.
But tail pice looks on the cheaper side of things.
Any pointers to identify this one would be greatly appreciated.
Apologies for the bad photos. I didn’t take them!
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Hello,
Help needed please! 🙏
It’s a Washburn g10v that I am trying to source parts for.
The owner wants to do a full restore but we can’t move forward with the job as the trem is missing the micro tuner thumb nuts.
The trem is a big old rare thing with 2001 on the edge of it.
Please see picture for reference.
(Taken from reditt, a common problem it…
