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Last post by Charlie Schultz
Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:11 pm
MIMF 20th Birthday!
Check it out here!
Subforums: The party!, Chocolate!, Auctions, Birthday Contest, Give-aways

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Last post by Gordon Bellerose
Thu Aug 24, 2017 9:48 am
Frequently Asked Questions
"New Builder's miniFAQ", "Going full-time pro miniFAQ", "Buzz FAQ", "Posting photos", Interviews. The MIMF library is also available to registered and logged in members.

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Last post by Charlie Schultz
Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:22 am
The Soundhole
Talk with the MIMForum staff! This is the section for discussing the workings of this forum. Your suggestions always welcome!
Subforum: Introduce yourself here!

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Last post by Gordon Bellerose
Sat Apr 15, 2017 12:00 pm
Challenges
The "Try Something Different" Challenge is closed.
Subforums: The Local Materials Challenge (Closed), The "Reclaimed Materials" Challenge (closed), The "Try Something New" Challenge (Closed)

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Last post by JC Whitney
Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:54 pm
Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Please put your pickup/wiring discussions in the Electronics section; and put discussions about repair issues, including fixing errors in new instruments, in the Repairs section.

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Last post by Joseph Price
Fri Sep 22, 2017 11:06 pm
Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Please put your pickup/wiring discussions in the Electronics section; and put discussions about repair issues, including "disappearing" errors in new instruments, in the Repairs section.

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Last post by Steve Sawyer
Sat Sep 23, 2017 8:20 am
Archtop Guitars and Bass Guitars
Please put your pickup/wiring discussions in the Electronics section; and put discussions about repair issues, including fixing errors in new instruments, in the Repairs section.

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Last post by Rob Carty
Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:01 pm
Bowed Stringed Instruments and Bows
Please put any questions about repairing your instrument or the finish on it in our Repairs section.

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Last post by Matthew Orifice
Mon Aug 28, 2017 1:29 pm
Other Stringed Instruments
If it's not a guitar or a bass guitar discussion, and it's got strings, put it here.

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Last post by Mark Wybierala
Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:18 am
String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
If you have a string instrument of any kind that needs fixing, a mistake you made in building a new instrument that you need to "disappear," or a question about the ethics of altering an older instrument, ask here. Please note that it will be much easier for us to help you decide on the best repair method if you post some pictures of the problem.

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Last post by Barry Daniels
Sun Sep 24, 2017 10:21 am
Wind, Percussion, and Miscellaneous and Experimental Instruments

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Last post by Barry Daniels
Thu Sep 21, 2017 11:03 am
Electronics
Pickups, magnets, microphones, amps, speakers, cabs, whatever...

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Last post by Brian Evans
Sat Sep 23, 2017 7:13 am
Wood and Materials Q&A
Ask your wood and other materials questions here. Please DO NOT post pictures and ask us to identify your wood, we have found that accurate ID is nearly impossible, and such discussions will be deleted. Thanks.

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Last post by David King
Wed Sep 20, 2017 1:20 pm
Tools and Jigs
Questions about tools and jigs you want to buy/build/modify.

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Last post by Christ Kacoyannakis
Sun Sep 24, 2017 5:34 pm
Glues and Finishes
TEST ON SCRAP FIRST! If your question is about repair work, either regluing or refinishing, please post it in our Repair Section.

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Last post by Bob Francis
Fri Sep 22, 2017 1:32 pm
Classified Ads
Registered members only may use this section for placing free, non-commercial ads for tangible goods.

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Last post by Mark Langner
Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:43 am
Builders' Supplies and Services
Registered members, you may place your commercial ads here (there are no longer any fees for this). The MIMF plans are here. And the occasional "help wanted".

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Last post by Gordon Bellerose
Fri Mar 17, 2017 9:05 pm
Jam Session
The place to chat with your fellow MIMForum members about whatever you want that doesn't relate to instruments, or isn't specific to one instrument family. Pull up a chair, grab a cold one out of the virtual 'fridge, and tell your friends what's on your mind.
Subforum: Builder's Groups

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Last post by Mario Proulx
Sun Sep 24, 2017 12:32 am
Detailed Builds/Tutorials

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Last post by Beate Ritzert
Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:11 am
Product & Component Reviews (test)
A place for informative reviews of components used in instrument construction.

If you want a specific category added, please PM me.

To make the reviews useful, please copy/paste the following template and try and address each item:
* Price/Purchased from: (Was it bought new or used. Did you buy it from a local or online retailer, auction site)
* Background info: (how long have you had the item, how often do you use it)
* Features: (basic description of the item - measurements, material it made from, is it adjustable, output for electronics etc.)
*Quality/Durability: (is it well built, will it last for the long haul)
*Sound Quality/description: (this section would probably only be needed for pickups. how does it sound, bright and clear, dark and muddy)
*Overall Opinion: (overall impressions, how many starts would you give it, would you recommend the item)

Arbitrary and malicious reviews will be deleted.
Subforums: Tools, Trussrods, Electronics

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Last post by Dennis Weaver
Tue Dec 16, 2014 2:15 pm

MIMF Projects

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MIMF Bass 2001
Here's the story of the first MIMF member-built bass, auctioned off a few years back.
MIMF Bass 2012
Check out this awesome bass built by our members!

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MIMF Archtop
In progress, you can see the discussion here: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=540
Hurricane Katrina Volunteer Work
With support from MIMF members, staff member Amy Hopkins helps restore Sunpie and Maria Barnes' New Orleans home.
Nashville Volunteer Work
Amy and other MIMFers help the Searcy's after the Nashville floods.

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