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Jesse James

"Good wishes, RTZ.  I kind of 'figured it out'.   Not sure I ever heard anyone else do it.   I will look forward to your take."
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"I'v ebuilt a ton of lap steels and the only way to get rid of the hum is to ground the bridge (assuming it is made of metal) to the pot. All the hum instantly disappears."
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Jesse James

"I was working out Alabama Waltz for 3 string so I go to Youtube no Hank version, scroll down third vid CBN own Uncle John. So John I'll be doing a cover of you doing a cover of Hank. I guess."
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Vacuum Tube Amplifier Theory

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gretch 5850 bo diddley 3 stringer mod by swamp witch guitars

"Beautiful! Clean and sexy. Love those Gretch lap steel pups. I've used several on my relic rebuilds and they have super tone and clarity. Excellent work Pick......."
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Squirrel Works guitar with pickup and control plate

"Suspect, ya this one's all me. I was to have a chew fest, but a change of plan on the top wood. Thin Engelman Spruce would be too easy for squirrely. I opted for Dremmel. I've got the first top waiting for squirrely to operate on.…"
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"absolutely Love the pics,Kat and Clock,savin em fer next vid lol.....Thanx Randy, much appreciated,Yer help was instrumental in making this work...Thanx for making it simple fer a dumb old Arkie....haha......"
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