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 2012 Cigar Box Guitar Builder's Challenge - Submission ThreadPlease post pictures of your contest submissions here. Be sure to include any pertinent information about your instrument that you think ot… Started by Dan SleepLatest Reply |
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 Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?I've searched through CBN and can't seem to find the definitive (if there is one) way to go using one of Elmar's Flatpups. I'm leaning to… Started by ron carlson |
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5 hours ago Reply by captain_mudflap |
 Volume pot as a blendWanna know if anyone has used a volume pot (NOT tone pot) as a blend between two pickups. (+) from one pup to Lug 1, (+) from another pup t… Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
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12 hours ago Reply by The Phrygian Kid |
 Remove Paper on Inside of Box Lid?Hello, I've found some old threads on removing the paper on the outside of the boxes, but do you all routinely remove paper on the inside… Started by Jose Cruise |
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yesterday Reply by Clarky |
 Pups and oil cansHey folks. I'm building a guitar using an old metal oil can. I've used piezo pick-ups on wooden boxes with good results. What are people… Started by Larry McInnes |
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on Tuesday Reply by Larry McInnes |
 I have a floppy biscuit!I'm near finishing my first resonator build. It uses an Old Lowe 6/7" cone and a Mojo Bone rod biscuit (both stunning bits of work btw). P… Started by Tom Lauten |
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on Tuesday Reply by Downtown Vinnie |
 New to me toolsWell I had a productive day at the local yard sales today. I scored a 6"x48" belt sander with a 9" disk and a Dremel Multipro 395 with a fl… Started by Paul Lepper |
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on Monday Reply by Gary Merrithew |
 Mixing Piezos and MagsQuick question that may save me a headache..... I am wondering if there are any problems with running a rod/disk piezo through a 2-way swit… Started by Kevin (Voodoo Rat) Hoelting |
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on Sunday Reply by David McQueen |
 Tuning goes sour when pushing on stringsI'm hoping some here can help me. I have completed my second 3 string guiter. The first one turned out great and sounds great in every way… Started by Tom Baugues |
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on Saturday Reply by SEG |
 Inserts for pot knobs??Hi all! I'm looking to make my own knobs, but I'm really struggling finding somewhere that sells the little inserts that secures the knob t… Started by Treadsone Guitars |
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on Saturday Reply by Treadsone Guitars |
Buzz/humI have just wired up my lovely new rod biscuit pick up from Randy Bretz and have encountered an oddity to my experience. Everything work j… Started by Tom Lauten |
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on Friday Reply by Tom Lauten |
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