Yes, there are people out there who actually think my opinion is worth something. In fact, Home Depot has given me tens of thousands of dollars of merchandise to review. ( Thanks, Home Depot. Really love the kayak !!! And of course, the cutting board. ) Lately, I've started receiving items from Amazon sellers as well.
I like to experiment with materials, designs, and techniques outside of conventional luthiery to build low-cost, high-quality, fully-functional, and attractive electric guitars and basses. What I am not interested in is doing the same old thing the same old way it has been done for decades.
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This is the Ric body template I made earlier. What's the point of making a template if you only use it once? Underneath are the sections for the new body. I used about 13 feet of 2x2" lumber, under $20 at Home Depot. I arranged the pieces so the stripier faces show. I'm also extending the tongue on the template. I had a brain fart and cut it too short when I made it.
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