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James Orr

Post subject: Halo Fret Position Markers - new tutorial in Tutorials

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 12:25 pm

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Hi everyone.

I just added a new tutorial to the Tutorials section on making "halo" fret position markers / side dots.

Halo Fret Position Markers / Side Dots - My Method

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George L

Post subject: Re: Halo Fret Position Markers - new tutorial in Tutorials

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 12:32 pm

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Looks great, James! Thanks for taking the time to document your process and for sharing it with all of us here. [:Y:]

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DannyV

Post subject: Re: Halo Fret Position Markers - new tutorial in Tutorials

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 1:59 pm

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That's great! Thanks James.

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SteveSmith

Post subject: Re: Halo Fret Position Markers - new tutorial in Tutorials

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 2:44 pm

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Thanks for taking the time to share that James [:Y:]

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Chris Pile

Post subject: Re: Halo Fret Position Markers - new tutorial in Tutorials

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 3:59 pm

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I like that a lot. I think I'll steal your method.

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James Orr

Post subject: Re: Halo Fret Position Markers - new tutorial in Tutorials

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 10:24 am

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I'm glad you like it, guys. [:Y:]

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Pmaj7

Post subject: Re: Halo Fret Position Markers - new tutorial in Tutorials

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:54 pm

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I like it too! Just curious, any reason to leave it 1/4" or so high when cutting it off other than being cautious of fretboard?

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James Orr

Post subject: Re: Halo Fret Position Markers - new tutorial in Tutorials

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:59 pm

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It was definitely a function of that, but I also noticed that the plastic rod started to, "fray." It wasn't really melting, it was almost like it was disintegrating just a tad. I just wanted to play it safe. Your mileage may certainly vary!

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bcombs510

Post subject: Re: Halo Fret Position Markers - new tutorial in Tutorials

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2017 10:51 am

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This inspired me to try out the halo markers. I bought some sterling beads that are used in jewelry making. I like them!

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