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John replied to Michael S. Jackson's discussion Someone Went to A Lot of Trouble... in the group Guitar MakersJohn commented on Brent McElroy's group Guitar Makers"It does look like nice work (technically) but I cannot think of any corporate entity that I like enough to do something like that. BTW, I am a capitalist."
John replied to Skip Keane's discussion Need some help...? in the group Guitar Makers"Very cool. Pictures would be nice. It will be interesting to see if all the parts can be made to fit together. If there are Guild markings you may want to remove/obscure if you put something together. Although he probably…"
John replied to Darren Forbes's discussion Repairing Nitrocellulose Lacquer in the group Guitar Makers"If I am adding retarder to my stock for spraying I use around 3% (4oz/gal). Consider this as part of any thinner normally added to spray stock. You can also use a 75/25 thinner/retarder to mist spray onto a finish that has blush or mild…"
John replied to Darren Forbes's discussion Repairing Nitrocellulose Lacquer in the group Guitar Makers"I’ve used Behlen’s spray retarder to both avoid blush in humid conditions and especially on the tops coats to get good flow. I have noticed less cracking around the heel/rib joint and the area around the heel cap and bindings on…"
John replied to Darren Forbes's discussion Repairing Nitrocellulose Lacquer in the group Guitar Makers"Do you use a retarder with your nitro? What was the humidity at the time of application?? I have had nitro crack over some (not all) glue lines when the finish dried a bit too fast.
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John replied to Pascal Proust's discussion Set-up and custom work on a study classical guitar : worth it? in the group Guitar Makers"Always hard to comment on an instrument I do not have in my hands. I would make it easier/more comfortable to play by adjusting the action. I would also replace the nut and saddles with bone or other hard material and work on intonation…"
John commented on Brent McElroy's group Guitar Makers"Sorry about the link. Maybe this will work.
Taran Guitars
Accidentally doubled up on the "http""
John commented on Brent McElroy's group Guitar Makers"I have thought about “sealing” the inside of an instrument but shied away so far because, in part, no historical “great” guitar or luthier employed this (to my knowledge). I did run across this Taran…"
John commented on Brent McElroy's group Guitar Makers"Lauren ~ Just for the record, both toluene and xylene are quickly oxidized in the body and excreted in the urine. Neither stay in your liver. A very small amount may hang around in fatty tissue for 2 or 3 days but certainly are not there…"
Greg Nelson left a comment for John"Yes, I am the same Greg Nelson from luthierforum.com I didn't even know this site existed until my daughter applied for a position at the magazine's office. Funny how it's only a few miles from me all these years and I was…"
John left a comment for Greg Nelson"I still cannot seem to spell my name correctly it is Murphy, not Muprhy"
John left a comment for Greg Nelson"Hi Greg Nelson ~ The same as on Mario’s site?? I’ve been MIA since I moved and haven’t gotten my shop back together and up. Hopefully early in the new year - I have 3 guitars i”in progress”.
John Muprhy"
John commented on Brent McElroy's group Guitar Makers"I would really recommend getting a new saddle, StewMac or LMI. They tend to be cut a bit thick (9/32 or so) so you can sand them down to something between a press and slip fit. My experience has been that getting a shim to fit just right…"
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- Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
- Amateur or recreational musician, Guitar maker
- How many years have you been playing guitar?
- 2-5 years, More than 30 years
- Which of these instruments do you own or play?
- Nylon-string guitar
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- Hernandes classical
- What is your website address?
- http://handknitting.com
- What type of music do you like to play?
- popular, jazz, classical
- Do you subscribe to or regularly read Acoustic Guitar?
- I don't regularly read Acoustic Guitar
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- At 6:39pm on December 16, 2011, Greg Nelson said…
Yes, I am the same Greg Nelson from luthierforum.com I didn't even know this site existed until my daughter applied for a position at the magazine's office. Funny how it's only a few miles from me all these years and I was completely unaware!
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