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    Video - Don't level your frets - unless it's really necessary

    Interesting video . . .
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    Bloodwood Strat - WIP - Finally getting it done

    It's been done for a while now. I just did some photos today. I'm really enjoying the series/parallel option for the DiMarzio EJ Custom Pickups, and the bloodwood boatneck is awesome. Plenty of detailed photos posted here : https://photos.app.goo.gl/YRgHoHPLUjPDYbug7 I "think" the body...
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    Hey - anybody try these funky loop earplugs?

    You must have had very sensitive hearing back then. I know I've heard it before this, but I can't remember when or why.
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    New video: How to wrap strings the Warmoth way!

    Yea. same way I've been doing it forever, other than I do the first bend after the string is through the hole and I eyeball the length at the bend.
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    Hey - anybody try these funky loop earplugs?

    My Loop "Quiet" ( up to 26dB ) plugs arrived today. Not bad. I'll use them in a pinch. Maybe car driving. I'll never be able to sleep with them in. See next paragraph - "rumble" https://us.loopearplugs.com/products/quiet But one negative I immediately notice, for me, is that they accentuate...
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    Hey - anybody try these funky loop earplugs?

    I've been hooked on these for a long time. 29dB. Could never sing with them in but playing bass and only backup vocals was ok with these. When I was doing FOH mix with big systems my mix was always way better with the plugs in. I'd EQ the room with them out - do the first few song with them out...
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    Count me amongst the unlucky few...

    Yea. I just thought I'd give it a try.
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    Looking for a good tech in Pittsburgh, PA

    The Doctor's name was Jack Cuda. I'n pretty sure he died quite a while ago. He was a good guy. I learned some tricks from him.
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    Looking for a good tech in Pittsburgh, PA

    RIck - Yea. I've been asking around.
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    Guitar Tech/Luthier recommendations?

    I can't find a sub-form!?!?!? Can you please give us a URL? Thanks!
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    Count me amongst the unlucky few...

    Hey there ... any new news about Pittsburgh Tecs? I'm thinking I want an SS fret job but it seems everyone here is the Steel city is afraid of SS frets.
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    Looking for a good tech in Pittsburgh, PA

    UPDATE Sorry for the necro-post but I'm updating some info. about Nstuffmusic.com - formerly called Pianos 'n' Stuff. Mike Caldwell is no longer there. There are now 2 in house luthiers - https://www.nstuffmusic.com/t-0-template-guitar-service-pittsburgh.aspx I spoke with Elliot today wanting...
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    originally it was just a bass lick from the 80's ...

    Thanks Oliviaadair Full Orchestra - Wood Winds, Brass, Strings, Harp, Percussion Sample Libraries used were Kirk Hunter Strings and Brass from Emerald - East West Gold percussion - Advanced Orchestra wood Winds. Harp was Giga Harp by Gary Garritan - but converted to Kontakt.
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