? about mica covered pedalsteel guitars

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Jim Palmer
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? about mica covered pedalsteel guitars

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Where do they buy those metal decrative (sp?} strips that cover the front of the guitars. Thanks in advance.
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Jim Palmer
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Thanks Bob

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just what I needed :D
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It is not off the shelf material for some brands. It is made to be slightly thicker than the mica -- no more. If your mica is 0.048" thick and you use a metal trim strip that is 0.0625" it will look odd. It will look even worse if you use 0.025" mica.
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? about mica covered pedalsteel guitars

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Jim, if you are asking about the front apron, your best bet is to ask a builder.
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