Since John mentioned being interviewed by me, I'm sorry to let you know there aren't any secrets. I am very grateful to have had a reason to contact about 50 builders and pick their brains and to become friends with a few and good acquaintances with others. All of those guys & gals were willing to talk about anything that I asked and most mentioned things I wouldn't have thought to ask. I asked things I wanted to know and hoped that readers would find it interesting. Most of the "secrets" were really nothing more than their way of doing things, many I have tried, some work for me, others didn't. That is the secret, use the plans, books videos, Youtube and the other materials available, talk to builders & repair people, then get in and try it, you find out what works for you & what doesn't. Every time you build an instrument you'll find some new, better or different way to do something. The only real secret is experience, the measurements are out there for everyone.
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