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Ball Bearing Router Bits
Ball Bearing Router Bits
5 5-23-2013
Ball Bearing Router Bits

really good stuff, strong, easy to used it, thank you very much Stewart mc D

Sidi  Yogyakarta - indonesia
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TUSQ Saddles
TUSQ Saddles
5 5-23-2013
Great product

I restored an old Harmony 1260 using a Tusq saddle, and it really made the guitar come alive. Very well made, easy to file, and there was a noticeable improvement in tone and sustain. The compensated design helped correct intonation problems. The intonation is now spot on.

fogrider  Read my reviews (3)
ColorTone Liquid Stains
ColorTone Liquid Stains
5 5-23-2013
colour tone

Great product and a little goes a long way, mixes with all finish types which is a great bonus, I like to mix it with water but that's just my personal choice... :)

Rob the luthier  Scotland Read my reviews (8)
Target Waterbase Sanding Sealer
Target Waterbase Sanding Sealer
4 5-23-2013
I've used it many times and it's fine

Reading all of the other reviews I couldn't help but chime in. First of all, it's a sanding sealer, not a top coat lacquer. It's meant to be sanded, that is it's purpose. If you were trying to use it as a stand alone finish, that was your mistake. it is designed to be used with target EM series top coat finishes. If you are finding the product too bumpy, strain it through a paint strainer. I double strain everything I spray. Also check your PSI. I find 40 psi works well on my setup. as for water reaction, it is a waterbase finish. it is meant to be dry sanded and top coated, not wetsanded. If you are seeing cloudy blotches, install a moisture filter inline in your spraying rig. And never spray when the dew point is above 65%. Buy yourself a hygrometer.They're cheap, 10 or 20 bucks. As for color mixing, I've had no issues.

I have used this sealer on at least a half dozen guitars. When used properly it works well.

jdw guitars  white plains Read my reviews (4)
Peterson StroboPlus HD
Peterson StroboPlus HD
5 5-22-2013
This Tuner IS THE BOMB

Got it today, and used it to set intonation on two guitars. Easy and extreemly accurate. My clients will enjoy perfect intonation. How did I live without it?

Eric  Milford,NH Read my reviews (5)
Schaller 3-on-Plate Guitar Machines
Schaller 3-on-Plate Guitar Machines
5 5-22-2013
Schaller tuners

Excellent quality for the price.

Tim McKnight  Morral, OH
Spoke Wheel Truss Rod Nut
Spoke Wheel Truss Rod Nut
5 5-22-2013
easy adjust truss rod nut

Installed this item on my guitar and several of my pro customers. Looks good, easy to use and saves time removing neck from Fender type guitars.

ron c  Louisiana
Guitar Tech Screwdriver Set
Guitar Tech Screwdriver Set
5 5-22-2013
Very Helpfull

I'm glad to be able to use these little bits that fits perfectly into the screws of my guitars without damaging them. Very Good. Best Regards, Robby. Ciao ;-)

Guitarplayer  Sweden Read my reviews (2)
Bakelite Pickguard for Tele & Esquire
Bakelite Pickguard for Tele & Esquire
3 5-22-2013
Bakelite Tele pickguard

I bought a bakelite pick guard to replace the plastic one on my Fender AS Telecaster to solve static buildup and noise issues, which it does quite well. My only complaint is the the top 2 screw holes did not align correctly, so I had to try to get them aligned by widening the holes slightly.

Stevie202  Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Acoustic Guitar Pickguard
Acoustic Guitar Pickguard
5 5-22-2013
Couldn't be better

I recently purchased a Breedlove custom that looks as great as it sounds. I didn't want to hide the grain, or disrupt the view by putting on a solid pickguard. I looked at several options, and then saw one of your guards on a friend's guitar. He led me to you, and it could not have been easier to install, or more invisible for any amount of money (you can see the edge if you look on an angle) Great product, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants protection without spoiling the view.

Strow  Dawson, Ga
Stewart-MacDonald Mandolin Strings
Stewart-MacDonald Mandolin Strings
4 5-22-2013
Fine strings

I only ordered these strings the first time to make my shopping easier. After trying them on several mandolins I am convinced that they are just as good as any of the competition and not nearly as expensive

Chad Hollon  Blanchester, Ohio Read my reviews (2)
Gotoh Standard Bass Bridge
Gotoh Standard Bass Bridge
4 5-22-2013
Excellent!

First of all, the service is great. Within a week this bridge was mounted on my bass guitar... in the Netherlands! It has more weight than my previous bridge so my sound has become more stable. A pure tone with more sustain. One small critical point: I rather had the 4 adjustment screws from the two middle saddles, as short as the others. They're too long when playing with palm mute. Still I'm very satisfied.

Rob H  The Netherlands
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Adjustable Archtop Mandolin Bridge
Adjustable Archtop Mandolin Bridge
5 5-22-2013
Fine Bridge

These bridges are exactly as advertised. Great quality with a nice finish. The bottoms are semi shaped taking most of the tedious work out of the replacement

Chad Hollon  Blanchester, Ohio Read my reviews (2)
Golden Age Parsons Street Humbuckers
Golden Age Parsons Street Humbuckers
5 5-22-2013
Great pickup

I love the tone of these pick ups. I have put them in 3 guitars I've built so far: 2 Les Pauls and a Firebird. They sound great and nowhere near the price of a PAF pickup from Dimarzio or Gibson. Mike S. Omaha, NE

Scheib1138  Omaha,Nebraska
Binding Tape
Binding Tape
5 5-22-2013
works as advertised

Used it to hold a plastic binding in place while gluing with Weld-On. Worked perfectly. I expected to see some lifting of wood fibers when i removed it, but had no problems in that area, so just followed instructions and pulled off at an angle.

BertB  NJ Read my reviews (3)
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Weld-On Cement
Weld-On Cement
5 5-22-2013
Good stuff.

I've used this Cement a few times to hold plastic to wood - and love it. Holds tight, sets fast. Also see review of the binding tape and picture of use.

BertB  NJ Read my reviews (3)
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Knob Puller
Knob Puller
5 5-22-2013
Simple yet effective

Such a simple design but it works flawlessly! Granted, a screwdirver might suffice, but why risk gouging your pretty paint job/scratch plate? Worth the investment in my opinion.

J Bentley  UK Read my reviews (2)
Conductive Copper Tape
Conductive Copper Tape
5 5-22-2013
Excellent!

Quality stuff! I bought the set of 3 along with a set of noiseless pickups - couldn't believe how quiet it was! Really easy to apply, but watch out - it's pretty sharp!

J Bentley  UK Read my reviews (2)
Knurled Toggle Switch Nut
Knurled Toggle Switch Nut
5 5-22-2013
Simply Perfect.

They are as expected but cheaper than any other net sites. Excellent quality. Do not hesitate if you need them.

J.BLANCO  MADRID Read my reviews (3)
Bell Knob
Bell Knob
5 5-22-2013
GREAT KNOBS

Don't waste your bucks in original replacements. This knobs are really goods. Durable quality, nice colour and work perfect. They fit good whatever the pots you have.

J.BLANCO  MADRID Read my reviews (3)
Emerson Paper-In-Oil Caps
Emerson Paper-In-Oil Caps
5 5-22-2013
TONE!

ok kiddies I will give you a couple secrets to Great Guitar TONE! First of all replace whatever tone capacitor you have in your Guitar with one of the vintage style paper-in-oil tone caps. 1950's technology will never be beat for SOUND. All the modern materials in the world will never sound like these, trust me! The other thing is whatever overdrive pedal you are using, see if you can't use an 18 volt adapter on it in lieu of 9 volts. It gives you much more headroom, response and TONE! To me that is how you can tell a great Guitar Player - TONE! There are lots of players who can play lots of notes but some have the most obnoxious tone. TONE is everything. You can play one note with TONE and shatter a thousand bad sounding notes! There I have given away my secret : )

Leo Matthew Chamberlain  USA
Barrel Switch Knobs for Tele
Barrel Switch Knobs for Tele
5 5-21-2013
Perfect Fit

Best Barrel Switch Knobs Ever!

Salazar Guitar Garage  Hermosillo Sonora Mexico Read my reviews (6)
Neck Support Caul
Neck Support Caul
5 5-21-2013
Well Made

great Product Cork Lined to protect the finish on Newer Necks

Salazar Guitar Garage  Hermosillo Sonora Mexico Read my reviews (6)
Understring Radius Gauges
Understring Radius Gauges
5 5-21-2013
Time Savers

Great Product Amazing Quality that will Last a Lifetime!

Salazar Guitar Garage  Hermosillo Sonora Mexico Read my reviews (6)
Fret Press Caul
Fret Press Caul
5 5-21-2013
Quiet, Good and Consistent !!!!!

easy fit on any Drill Press also you can adapt it to almost any Arbor Press. Thank You StewMac!!!!!!!!!!

Salazar Guitar Garage  Hermosillo Sonora Mexico Read my reviews (6)
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