That station wouldn't work for me. I got some kinda 'server full' message. So that puts it in the same category as 99% of the junk on AM/FM. Good thing I have...
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Steve J. McWilliam
stevemcbill
Jan 1, 2005 7:07 pm
Hi Ralph, Sorry to hear you had a problem though I have no idea why I have never experienced anything like that on the site and a lot of new members have...
5244
rc_182man
Jan 2, 2005 5:37 am
Happy New Year to you too. Andy (OK)...
5245
greenlarry04
Jan 2, 2005 12:14 pm
I have started to put together a guitar page-its very basic at the moment, but i will add to it as i progress with guitar(Beginner here) For the moment have a...
5246
greenlarry04
Jan 2, 2005 12:22 pm
... I'll second that! <¦¦¦==={(o) }...
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Vince Pawless
pawless
Jan 2, 2005 2:26 pm
Thanks Michael..Here's another picture that shows the top (Mesquite) during setup... disregard the bridge pins...not going to be the final set! I'll send...
5248
greenlarry
greenlarry04
Jan 2, 2005 2:29 pm
wow, that is a nice looking guitar! Mesquite you say, what kind of tonewood is that? Looks like something more commonly used for electric guitar-very nice! ...
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Vince Pawless
pawless
Jan 2, 2005 3:08 pm
thanks..it's good for barbecuing for sure! Very dense and stable. As with hardwoods in general, it makes a good back and side wood. vp ... From: greenlarry...
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BlueRocco
blue_rocco
Jan 2, 2005 5:37 pm
Vince - Wow, love the burst on that..looks hand rubbed. The grain is really nice too! That's some great looking wood. Good work! Looking forward to the rest of...
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Andrew Perry
singersongwr...
Jan 2, 2005 5:54 pm
Hey Vince, kewl figuring on that guitar top! I'd love to pick it - the guitar that is, not the figure ! Hey folks, I recommend that you pay a visit to Vince's...
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stan thomison
recon3e3
Jan 2, 2005 6:06 pm
Vince Cool guitar. As a luthier, I was wondering about tonal qualities of mesquite(sp) Also how many panels as I didn't know it got big enough for two panel...
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john calkin
johncalkin
Jan 2, 2005 7:15 pm
To all- We're lucky to have Vince Pawless in the group. His advice is unusually level headed, which can make it sound too general to be useful. Its not. If...
5254
stan thomison
recon3e3
Jan 2, 2005 7:32 pm
John Thanks for the information. We are luck that Vince hangs out here, and that you do also. I take things you and Vince write with the utmost interest. I...
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Vince Pawless
pawless
Jan 3, 2005 11:33 pm
Thanks Michael, Actually on the top I was trying to get a vintage effect. I toned the lacquer a tobacco near the point of where the grain was almost totally ...
5256
Vince Pawless
pawless
Jan 3, 2005 11:33 pm
Oh, two piece backs. Large panels. About 9". I think the trees were around 30" diameters. vp ... From: stan thomison [mailto:rondathomison@...] ...
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Angie and Jeff Chance...
ajchance
Jan 3, 2005 11:49 pm
Vince, Where are you in Texas? I'm in Waco and would love to see/hear some of your work. Jeff __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the...
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Vince Pawless
pawless
Jan 3, 2005 11:59 pm
Thanks John, I remember in my earlier building days reading articles about tone woods. I think the best advice I ever picked up about back and side woods to...
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Vince Pawless
pawless
Jan 4, 2005 12:04 am
The tonal qualities of the Mesquite are as good as any hardwoods really. It really reminds me somewhat of a sound Maple might have. Working with it, it...
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Vince Pawless
pawless
Jan 4, 2005 12:04 am
I'm in Gainesville Jeff. Let me know if you're ever up this way. If you like what they call "Texas Music", Jack Ingram usually does an acoustic tour starting...
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Angie and Jeff Chance...
ajchance
Jan 4, 2005 12:18 am
Thanks for the info. My parents are up in Southlake, so if we're ever up there and have time to kill, I'll try to look you up. Jeff ... ...
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stan thomison
recon3e3
Jan 4, 2005 12:19 am
vince i have alot of access to bigger pecan trees and was thinking of getting some 1/4 sawn for top and backs I have no idea what the wood is like and the...
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Vince Pawless
pawless
Jan 4, 2005 12:51 am
The pecan is beautiful wood, and of course the guitar sounded good. It was very difficult for me to finish...just timely and lot of patience. here's a photo...
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Vince Pawless
pawless
Jan 4, 2005 12:55 am
Note on the pecan guitar....I just remembered after seeing the "colortone" can in the picture....it was one of three guitars that I've finished with a...
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stan thomison
recon3e3
Jan 4, 2005 1:25 am
Vince That is one great guitar. I guess time to get some pecan quartered and some b/s sets. what caused the finish problem is it oils or what. thanks stan ......
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BlueRocco
blue_rocco
Jan 4, 2005 1:35 am
Vince - What did you think of that water based lacquer? I used some on one of my guitars and it didn't hurt a bit. I kind of liked it, but I got different ...
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Vince Pawless
pawless
Jan 4, 2005 1:38 am
It was just the grain raising. Not as much as getting grain "filled", but it would rise in some lines.. very hard to keep "level". I'm glad I did it and it...
5268
rc_182man
Jan 4, 2005 2:12 am
Hello Vince, I am just up the road in Norman OK. Just wondering if you work on Saturdays? It might be a nice drive down to check your guitars. Thanks, Andy...
5269
stan thomison
recon3e3
Jan 4, 2005 2:17 am
Micheal this isn't Vince, but I have been using the KTM-9 and love it. I do the Doolin thing with the epoxy for filler. I works great. I still do nitro when I...
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Vince Pawless
pawless
Jan 4, 2005 2:28 am
It defintely has it's "pros". I used the kind that Stewmac sells..the Colortone. I learned to LEAVE IT ALONE and not to thin it! You can get a retarder for...
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Vince Pawless
pawless
Jan 4, 2005 2:30 am
I live in the same building as my shop. The only time I'm not available on weekends is if I'm traveling somewhere. just pick a saturday you want to come...
