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Looking forward to it! I have a Catalinabread synth pedal kit that's just been sitting here for months that I still haven't gotten around to putting together yet.

You're gonna have a blast! I've built a couple (from kits) and loved it.

Man, I would love to build a tube amp from scratch. But I'm pretty sure I'd electrocute myself.

When your signal chain delay is longer than your actual delay pedal’s max time, you might have too many. Other Than that, you're good.

Welcome to TGF Creeping Swarf! What's the URL for you YT channel?

I hate straps tied to the headstock. So I've decided to drill into my brand spankin' new 2025 Martin D-18.

Oh my, she (I've already named her "Martina") is every bit as wonderful as I had hoped for. The fit & finish is almost perfect - a few of the frets are just a tad bit sharp, but I have a StewMac fret end file that will take care of that easily enough. The sound is exactly what I think of when I...

I gotta get out of here before I do something stupid.

There's a brand new 2025 Martin D-18 inside that box! But it's about 20°F outside right now and "they" say it needs about 24 hours to acclimate to room temperature to avoid cracking, checking, etc. I think that's a bit overkill, but I'll take it out of the box and leave it as-is in the case...

I don't really have any music to upload. My main interest is in refurbishing old beat up guitars into what I like to refer to as "gig worthy".

I don't know if it's intentional or not, but I heard a LOT of (what sounds like) clipping throughout the album.

ACK! I have the Artist MkII and love it!

Final thoughts: Would I actually purchase a set of these? Absolutely, yes! For everyday nut slotting tasks, these files are more than adequate. They perform well on natural bone, providing clean and accurate cuts. Of course, I'll need to test them further on other materials like Corian, graphite...

The Final Verdict Once everything was strung up and tuned to pitch, I checked the string height at the first fret, and everything was spot on. The nut files helped achieve the precise action I was aiming for, and the strings sat perfectly in their slots with no buzzing or excess movement.

Final Steps: Polishing and Installation Once the slots were cut to the proper depth, I fine-tuned the nut's shape and height using sandpaper. I took a series of images showing me filing, sanding, and polishing the nut to a smooth, shiny finish. This step is essential for both aesthetics and...

Marking and Cutting the String Slots String spacing is critical for comfort and playability, so I made sure to measure precisely. I allowed 1/16 inch inside the fretboard for the high and low E strings, then carefully marked the positions for the rest. Once I was satisfied with the layout, it...

Cleaning Up and Prepping the Nut Slot With the old nut out of the way, it was time to prep the slot. A chisel came in handy to remove the leftover glue, and I made sure to document that part of the process as well. It's always important to have a clean surface to ensure a proper fit for the new...

As a guitar enthusiast and someone who enjoys working on my own instruments, I was pretty excited to try out this set of tapered nut slotting files that I received for free in exchange for an honest review. The set includes six different sizes: 0.54, 0.42, 0.32, 0.24, 0.16, and 0.13, making it...

I can't stand the whole Discord format. But I guess that's somewhat self-evident by me starting this forum. :)

Hey Simon, welcome to TGF!