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May-16-2013, 4:23pm

Dale Ludewig replied to a thread Just got a pedestal buffer,lots of questions. in Builders and Repair

Yes, never do anything above the center of the wheel. I try not to even look at that area. Just kidding. The liquid polishes are for circular...

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May-15-2013, 2:45pm

Dale Ludewig replied to a thread Binding Cement in Builders and Repair

That stuff is pretty pricey, isn't it?

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May-15-2013, 9:59am

Dale Ludewig replied to a thread Real Gibson or another impostor? in General Mandolin Discussions

Steve, Alas, that is unlikely. The sad demise of my Nehru jacket goes like this: It was white! I'd only worn it a couple of times probably. I...

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May-14-2013, 5:22pm

Dale Ludewig replied to a thread Binding Cement in Builders and Repair

Just to be clear, I didn't mean that I didn't think CA would work. I use it myself on a regular basis, especially on the headstock and pickguards,...

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May-14-2013, 1:11pm

Dale Ludewig replied to a thread Binding Cement in Builders and Repair

Unless you really know what you're doing, I think you should avoid the superglue option.

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May-14-2013, 1:09pm

Dale Ludewig replied to a thread Real Gibson or another impostor? in General Mandolin Discussions

Thankfully, I avoided the polyester. But a few years earlier, I did have a Nehru jacket. Just as bad a fashion decision in retrospect.

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May-10-2013, 10:55am

Dale Ludewig replied to a thread can someone explain to me this back ? in Builders and Repair

I've turned a bunch of Sycamore (the US term) and that was my first guess when I looked at the picture. The more I've looked at it, I'm wondering...

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May-05-2013, 2:09pm

Dale Ludewig replied to a thread Sharp practice in General Mandolin Discussions

It's likely that the slots in the nut are too small. They're binding on the string. Thus when you tune, the tension between the tuner shaft and the...

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May-02-2013, 3:38pm

Dale Ludewig replied to a thread Buzzing after expensive refret & setup in Builders and Repair

If the bridge is higher on the treble side, that matters little- actually: nothing. The neck could be slightly twisted to the body, or visa-versa. ...

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Apr-25-2013, 7:31am

Dale Ludewig replied to a thread Intra-course intonation problem? in Builders and Repair

Is that photograph flipped left to right? What appears to be the E side should be straight up and down on the neck side, but if the saddle is...

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Apr-24-2013, 11:40am

Dale Ludewig replied to a thread Martin D-28 Herringbone in Vintage Instruments

Thank you.

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Apr-24-2013, 9:52am

Dale Ludewig replied to a thread Martin D-28 Herringbone in Vintage Instruments

Do you fellows have an idea as to what a '46 D28 would be worth? New fingerboard by Martin but still has the original with it. Original tweed case....

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Apr-23-2013, 8:10pm

Dale Ludewig replied to a thread Getting A Good Lacquer Finish in Builders and Repair

For me, McFadden 3651 has been the standard. I thin it probably 20-30%. Using a Sata gun, although I've also shot it using an AccuSpray gun, HVLP. ...

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Apr-23-2013, 2:40pm

Dale Ludewig replied to a thread How many of you would like to build "pro" in Builders and Repair

What? Is it an arachnid? (sp?) That could give a person the shivers. Bill, your words ring true to me.

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Apr-23-2013, 2:12pm

Dale Ludewig replied to a thread How many of you would like to build "pro" in Builders and Repair

FWIW, my comments weren't directed at anyone. Only relating my own experience. Bill, it's not you that worries me. It's the likes of Hilburn and...

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