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  @billhart87296 күн бұрын

  The piezo has a broad frequency response if it goes into a very high impedance. A guitar amp usually does not provide a high enough impedance to preserve the bass. It is a capacitive source being loaded by a moderate resistance amplifier, and that is a high-pass filter. Try an old Baggs Paracoustic DI or other 10 megohm preamp.

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  @WoodPortGuitars6 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the info. Since that video, I have done some reading up on piezo pickups and the front end of amps. I have learned that a piezo disc pickup likes to see a very high impedance in the 10M to 20M range. After looking at a few amp schematics, I see most of them have around 1 to 2M on the input impedance. So, on my little LM386 based amp, I have been trying higher input impedance, so far up to 5M. The higher the input impedance, the more the piezo likes it, but you start messing with the sound magnetic pickups. It has been a blast learning and experimenting with them. But in the end, piezo disc pickups have their limitations. They are great for inexpensive amplifying of a cbg, I still prefer wire wound magnetic pickups. This whole video came about because I watched a C.B.Gitty video on piezo and capacitors. I had to try it. I am leaning more towards an onboard piezo preamp. Most of those circuits have the very high impedance you mentioned. That will require an in the guitar battery. Seems like always a trade off. Thank you for watching! Thank you for commenting! This subject has been out of mind for a few months, thank you for bringing it back. Cheers!

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  @billhart87296 күн бұрын

  @@WoodPortGuitars Another trick, if you have plenty of signal strength, is to put a small capacitor across the piezo wires. That makes a divider that lowers both signal level and impedance, so you can maybe get away with a lower amplifier impedance for the same frequency response. If you go too far with this, though, you will drop the signal into the noise and hum.

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  @Crosshatch12126 күн бұрын

  Nice job , in middle of doing one myself ,

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  @WoodPortGuitars6 күн бұрын

  Thank you and good luck on yours! Cheers!

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  @pctips4all10 күн бұрын

  Wow!!!!!! That looks amazing bud!!!!

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  @WoodPortGuitars10 күн бұрын

  Thank you! Much appreciated! Cheers!

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  @johnnytheflyer12 күн бұрын

  I like your process… looks like a quality case. I like the plaque, I’d leave it in. 👏

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  @WoodPortGuitars12 күн бұрын

  Thank you, thank you. I am leaving the plaque in the case. Cheers!

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  @200feetup612 күн бұрын

  Looks great and I would call the fit, perfect! Nice and tight Love the plaque leave it in makes a nice story

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  @WoodPortGuitars12 күн бұрын

  It came out better than I thought. I'm happy with it. Thanks 😊

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  @davidtrogdon950912 күн бұрын

  Nice job, I like it.

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  @WoodPortGuitars12 күн бұрын

  Thank you! Cheers!

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  @crackerjack335917 күн бұрын

  I really like your neck jig and I WILL make a modified version but with slots instead of holes. Maybe use the paste wax on the sides too. By way of thanks I would like to share some tips with you from my batch production method. I've now made 180+ GBGs I use only Hard Maple for necks. In buy a 10ft board say 6.5" wide from a wholesaler not a box store. This works out as $3.50 per neck. Hard maple requires very little sanding and looks great. One or maybe two coats of Mahoneys Wanut Oil and they are silky smooth, and durable. I use only heads over neck scarf joints. I stopped making fancy heads for the guitars because I use an edge planer for flattening the necks and a table router to shape the necks. I do sometimes add wings after the neck is complete. Very rarely though. My customers like the plain look and It helps me contain the cost. I cut my frets on a mighty mite table saw. I cut .018 slots which give a really tight fit without glue. ttps://kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJ-Cz66CesfVeM4.html All my builds have the strings through the box and neck. In order to line up the holes for the strings I lay a rule along each side of the neck and mark back to tape on top of the box. I can them drill the holes between these lines. I do burn a lot of rustic boxes with a torch, but I have stopped burning the necks because it can distort the neck. I now use alcohol dyes in various combinations on the neck and sometimes on the box too. Of course the maple looks great on it's own. I quit using piezzo pick ups a few years ago, and only use magnetic pick ups now. Just far superior especially with gain on the amp. I have stopped making my own boxes except for custom builds. Again to cut costs by saving time PS. I'm retired, and while building axes is my hobby, my passion is turning wood on the lathe. Thanks again for the jig. Jim, Crafted in Montana.

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  @WoodPortGuitars17 күн бұрын

  Awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers!

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  @charliezammit4018 күн бұрын

  Where is the inscription frett board instruction at please

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  @WoodPortGuitars18 күн бұрын

  fret template cbgitty GEN2 Laser-cut Fret Scale Marking Templates - provide both Chromatic & Diatonic Styles - Pick your Scale! www.cbgitty.com/tools-templates/gen2-laser-cut-fret-scale-marking-templates-provide-both-chromatic-diatonic-styles-pick-your-scale/ fret template shane speal Printable 23" Fretting Template from the Book, "Making Poor Man's Guitars” www.cigarboxguitars.com/post/printable-23-fretting-template-from-the-book-making-poor-man-s-guitars fret template mgb guitars mgbguitars.com/products/fret-location-template?_pos=1&_sid=78da97534&_ss=r Hope that is what you were looking for. Cheers!

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  @Crosshatch121218 күн бұрын

  Nice job , do you have video of wiring a switch in to go from piezio to pickup ,thnks ,if not its need ,thnks

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  @billhulbert638818 күн бұрын

  Thank you! I have not made a video about that. I should. Okay, you talked me into it. I will do that soon. Good luck on the builds! Cheers!

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  @Crosshatch121217 күн бұрын

  @@billhulbert6388 lol .thnks .just started building cbg myself .wiring ain’t my fav thing to do .Mind you niether was chisels n saws .lol cheers .keep em coming .

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  @charliezammit4022 күн бұрын

  Your videos are so enlightening and very informative,I thank you for answering my last guest ion about the finish of the guitar

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  @WoodPortGuitars22 күн бұрын

  Thank you! That is an awesome compliment, I am grateful. Thank you for watching and communicating, I do appreciate it. Cheers!

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  @200feetup625 күн бұрын

  Found some black corners online at reliable hardware Hope this helps

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  @WoodPortGuitars22 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the info. I did find that brand, but couldn't get it for a week. I went with a different brand. Should be here tomorrow!. Thank you for commenting! I appreciate you. Cheers!

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  @user-zy4fx7vg4r26 күн бұрын

  Awesome work!!

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  @WoodPortGuitars26 күн бұрын

  Thank you! Cheers!

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  @dgperforms126 күн бұрын

  I dont see the link for the Foam?

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  @WoodPortGuitars26 күн бұрын

  I just added it to the video description. www.woodworkerexpress.com/fastcap-kaizen-20mm-black-organizational-foam.html Thanks! Cheers!

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  @dgperforms126 күн бұрын

  I dont see the link for the Foam?

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  @WoodPortGuitars26 күн бұрын

  It has been so long I am having trouble finding it. As soon as I do.... Thanks!

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  @dgperforms126 күн бұрын

  Very Cool Bro!

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  @WoodPortGuitars26 күн бұрын

  Thanks!

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  @brCharlieNagy26 күн бұрын

  great video, thanks. Is it hard to cut frets with regular fret cutter/plyer ...?

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  @WoodPortGuitars26 күн бұрын

  Thank you. The longer the handle is, the easier it will be to cut, you get more leverage. With the short handle pair, about 4 inches long, I sometimes have to use both hands. Ling handles and sharp, make it easy. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

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  @brCharlieNagy26 күн бұрын

  Thanks a lot sir. ​@@WoodPortGuitars

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  @FantaconeBoxWorksАй бұрын

  Very nice. I never thought of using clear spray paint. Im gonna give it a try. Thanks.

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  @WoodPortGuitarsАй бұрын

  I used that partly because it is what I had on hand, and partly I had not seen anyone using it, and most importantly, I like it. Glad you do too! Thanks for commenting and watching, I appreciate you! Cheers

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  @charliezammit40Ай бұрын

  What kind of finish did you use.I like it very much

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  @WoodPortGuitarsАй бұрын

  It was Rustoleum 2x Clear Semi- Gloss. 3 to 4 coats with a light sanding in between with 320 grit. I do talk about that finish in more of my videos, I still use it. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching! Cheers!

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  @scrapeyhawkins5299Ай бұрын

  Try using GREEN frog tape...or check chart different colors for different adhesive strength

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  @WoodPortGuitarsАй бұрын

  I had heard of low adhesion tapes, just haven't looked into it much. Thanks for the recommendation, and thanks for commenting! And Thanks for watching! Cheers!

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  @davidtrogdon9509Ай бұрын

  Hope you don't mind, I copied your scarf joint fixture, works great!

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  @WoodPortGuitarsАй бұрын

  That is awesome! I do not mind at all. That is why I do it. Makes me happy!! And if you have improvement ideas, please share. Cheers!

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  @davidtrogdon9509Ай бұрын

  @@WoodPortGuitars Are you in central Florida?

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  @davidtrogdon9509Ай бұрын

  I will be adding stops to one side.

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  @WoodPortGuitarsАй бұрын

  Yes, Eustis area.

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  @davidtrogdon9509Ай бұрын

  @@WoodPortGuitars I'm in Orlando, Working on box #35. just a hobby.

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  @b476816Ай бұрын

  The Macanudo’s really sound good. Still looking forward to the Pure Evil…

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  @WoodPortGuitarsАй бұрын

  Glad to hear that. The Evil is coming! Thanks Steve! Cheers!

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  @johnwynne-qx6brАй бұрын

  Thumbs 👍, you could use straps to stop case opening too far😊

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  @WoodPortGuitarsАй бұрын

  Thank you. I will use some kind of strap on this one with the black hardware. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

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  @FantaconeBoxWorksАй бұрын

  They don't have to match... I like the contrast.

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  @WoodPortGuitarsАй бұрын

  It's growing on me too. More on that in Wednesdays video. Thanks. Cheers

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  @pctips4allАй бұрын

  That is a beautiful guitar!!! I know I have said it before, but it’s worth saying again……it is such a joy watching your exactness with everything. Always fun watching you work bud. Love your shirt too!!

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  @WoodPortGuitarsАй бұрын

  Wow, thank you!, Cheers!!

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  @pctips4allАй бұрын

  @@WoodPortGuitars man yeah! Thank YOU for sharing!!

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  @rparker120Ай бұрын

  Nice job!! Looks& sounds great!

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  @WoodPortGuitarsАй бұрын

  Thank you! And it plays great! Cheers

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  @Crosshatch121218 күн бұрын

  ​@@WoodPortGuitarscld you upload a vid on putting switch in for piezio and humbucker on n of , thnks can't find one for the love of it ,cheers ,no 3 I'm on now .

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  @WoodPortGuitars18 күн бұрын

  Not yet. Will soon. Cheers!

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  @dgperforms1Ай бұрын

  Nice! I have a super thin box that is absolutely beatiful and i want to use it for a build. I dont think its deep enough for a Neck and Heel. Only a neck. Any ideas? How deep was that box? On video, it looks close to mine...

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  @WoodPortGuitarsАй бұрын

  The box is 1 1/2" deep on the inside. You could do it with a thinner heel, worth a try. And, I have the hardware for a case. Case for the Nemesis should be next video. Thanks again!

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  @nasticanastaАй бұрын

  It's not a Les Paul, hell it's not even a cigar box...

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  @WoodPortGuitarsАй бұрын

  Thanks for watching!

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  @dgperforms1Ай бұрын

  Great work Bro. Don't mind the haters! Some people just have a shifty existence and wanna share it with others

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  @johnwynne-qx6brАй бұрын

  Very nice build thumb 👍

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  @WoodPortGuitarsАй бұрын

  Thank you! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

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  @AstrologieblogАй бұрын

  Great work!

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  @WoodPortGuitarsАй бұрын

  Thank you! Cheers!

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  @rtoweprojects9072Ай бұрын

  Strip the box and stain it like the neck.

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  @WoodPortGuitarsАй бұрын

  That would probably be the easiest, cheapest and quickest solution. Since I already have the dye. It's definitely a possibility. Thanks ! Thanks for watching and commenting.!

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  @charliezammit40Ай бұрын

  I am building my first one,you are a good instructor my friend

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  @WoodPortGuitarsАй бұрын

  Thank you, I appreciate that. Good luck with your build, they are fun. Thanks for watching!

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  @user-zy4fx7vg4rАй бұрын

  See if you can a yellow, gold, red thin Monte Cristo all wood Cigar Box?

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  @WoodPortGuitarsАй бұрын

  I was thinking I might sand the paper off and down to the raw wood, and just paint the box. I am getting some good ideas here. Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching!

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  @therealjbaАй бұрын

  Maybe one way to go would be to remove all of the cigar box lining and replace it with some japanese washi tape of your liking ? That's what I was tempted to do with some of my more busted cigar boxes.

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  @WoodPortGuitarsАй бұрын

  I had to look this product up. I hadn't heard of this before. Looks like something I could use on the cbg's and more! Thank for letting me know about washi tape! Thank you for watching.

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  @catbutler1343Ай бұрын

  Have you considered replacing the tape edges with black artist's tape? I am a bit more non-conventional in my approach to builds, but I think the black tape would look good with the black headstock and general theme.

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  @WoodPortGuitarsАй бұрын

  I had to look that up. I didn't know such a thing existed. I like it. Made me think of simulating the binding on guitars, with the tape on cbg's. Awesome. Thank you for sharing, and thank you for watching.

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  @pctips4all2 ай бұрын

  That CBG looks incredible!!!!

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  @WoodPortGuitars2 ай бұрын

  Thanks! Much appreciated!

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  @pctips4all2 ай бұрын

  @@WoodPortGuitars man yeah! It is absolutely amazing!!! Love your work!

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  @dgperforms12 ай бұрын

  Thanks!

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  @dgperforms12 ай бұрын

  What products did you use for the original finish?

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  @WoodPortGuitars2 ай бұрын

  The paint is Rustoleum Painters Touch 2X Ultracover Flat Black. The clear coat is the same, Rustoleum 2X Clear Lacquer Semi-Gloss. 3 - 4 coats of each paint and clear, with a light sanding with 320 grit sandpaper , between clear coats. I use this paint because I can get it at my local Ace Hardware, close to the shop. I am sure there are better paints, but I am happy with the results I get from the Rustoleum. Thanks D!

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  @user-zy4fx7vg4r2 ай бұрын

  Wow!! Beautiful!!

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  @WoodPortGuitars2 ай бұрын

  Thank you! Thanks for watching! Cheers!

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  @johnwynne-qx6br2 ай бұрын

  Great sound aswell.

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  @WoodPortGuitars2 ай бұрын

  Thanks, I like it too. Thanks for watching!

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  @dgperforms12 ай бұрын

  Cool! Use a Noisegate on your pedalboard, or most modeling amps have them.... that will solve your feedback issues.

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  @WoodPortGuitars2 ай бұрын

  Good idea! Cheers!

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  @b4768163 ай бұрын

  How the heck did you scratch that up? You could put a pickguard on it. I’m waiting on Pure Evil.. 😊

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  @WoodPortGuitars3 ай бұрын

  Pick scratches? Not sure they were in a weird spot. Thinking about the pickgaurd material. I have to finish up the current build first, I call it little blackie. Thanks Steve!!

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  @hurdygurdyguy13 ай бұрын

  Of course because I searched for Del Puckett's Just Tempered and Equal Tempered videos what pops up on my feed when it refreshed? Del's "the sound of a Just Tempered fretboard" from 6 years ago! 🤣

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  @hurdygurdyguy13 ай бұрын

  😉 thanks for highlighting my method! (That's a first other than someone replying "You suck! 😆) I learned from the best: Del Puckett... An added note: All my intonating is done by ear, not because I think it's better than using a tuner but it's just what I do 🤣 If you want to get technical good intonation also depends on which fretting method you use, Equal Tempered, Just Intonation or Just Tempered... Del Puckett gives excellent explanations and examples in two videos: "Just Intonation Template Explained" and ""Just Tempered" ... check those out!

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  @WoodPortGuitars3 ай бұрын

  Thank You! I always like hearing from you!

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  @FantaconeBoxWorks3 ай бұрын

  Good info. I start with the middle string and pivot the bridge on the center correct harmonic. It all works out either way.

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  @WoodPortGuitars3 ай бұрын

  That's cool. I will have to try that way. Thanks! Thanks for watching! Cheers!

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  @hurdygurdyguy13 ай бұрын

  One quibble, and it's minor... it seems to me if you pivot from the middle string the low G string will lengthen (which is what you want) but the high g string will shorten (which you don't want) throwing the intonation out of balance (for want of a better term) ... But, if it works why quibble? 😉

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  @williamsinclair98413 ай бұрын

  I like the look of that neck jig. Think I need to make one. I use a couple of tiny wee nails cut off close to the neck surface to just stop the fretboard slipping. Subscribed now btw. Cheers from Scotland.

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  @WoodPortGuitars3 ай бұрын

  Welcome Scotland! Thanks for watching and subscribing! The jig has been a big help, multiple uses. I tried the nails on a scarf joint and had alignment issues. I have to work on my technique, I'll try it again. Thank you for commenting. It's funny how a comment can motivate me to try something again. Thanks! Cheers!

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  @FantaconeBoxWorks3 ай бұрын

  Both look great. Big fan of the Shinto also.

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  @WoodPortGuitars3 ай бұрын

  Thank you! The shinto is awesome !

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  @FantaconeBoxWorks3 ай бұрын

  Good info.

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  @WoodPortGuitars3 ай бұрын

  Glad you think so!

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  @FantaconeBoxWorks3 ай бұрын

  Great method. I pin my scarf joints with a 1/4 dowl. Cutting head shape before gluing is a lesson i learned once, lol.

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  @WoodPortGuitars3 ай бұрын

  I am going to try a pinning method on my next scarf joints. Still working on my process. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

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  @user-gm9xo5yz4c3 ай бұрын

  What an exalent build,im very impressed, keep the awesome build videos coming, love you brother, awesome

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  @WoodPortGuitars3 ай бұрын

  Many thanks! Cheers!

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  @200feetup63 ай бұрын

  Short and sweet, thanks! Just finished two builds and will try this out. Thanks for sharing

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  @WoodPortGuitars3 ай бұрын

  Thanks for watching! All credit goes to hurdygurdyguy1. Awesome explanation!