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dividing forum into various subjects?Most forums I have seen are divided into various subjects. Can the forum software do that? Do you think that is appropriate for our forum?… Started by Skeesix |
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Dec 9, 2009 Reply by Joker |
Broom stick neck and pickupsI am gearing up to work on my new build, it will be a broom stick neck set up with some home made pick ups.....but here is the thing. Where… Started by Jerryrig240 |
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Dec 9, 2009 Reply by Roger Morin |
From cheap Target electric ... making a CBG?So a neighbor boy GAVE me his ill-treated, never used "First Stage" brand (like sold at Target) electric guitar, something of a Telecaster… Started by Corey |
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Dec 9, 2009 Reply by Corey |
Sander on sale at Harbor Freighthttp://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=93981 Started by Dan Sleep |
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Dec 8, 2009 Reply by Roger Martin |
Homemade StainsJust wondering if anyone is formulating homemade stains? What combination's of materials are being used and what outcomes have resulted? I'… Started by Al Allen (Hangten) |
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Dec 7, 2009 Reply by Ben |
3 or 4 string build ?Many Thanks< to all for the bridge info! Could anyone help with the pros & cons of 3 string vs 4 string? This will be my first CBG b… Started by Rick Bennett |
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Dec 7, 2009 Reply by Wichita Sam |
Just finished first 3 string cbg which strings?Hi i've just finished my first build and i'm not sure what strings to use? Started by john mcconnachie |
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Dec 6, 2009 Reply by Roger Martin |
Wiring 2 Piezo in series?Can you wire two piezo pickups in series like you can single coil pickups? If so would it work to simply wire the ground of one to the jack… Started by Andrew Smith |
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Dec 6, 2009 Reply by Wichita Sam |
Sanders,Has anyone homebuilt some sort of bench type sander that is capable of sanding a full length neck? I have a customer that wants a fretted C… Started by Roger Martin |
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Dec 4, 2009 Reply by ChickenboneJohn |
What's the best way to go for the bridge ?I'm putting together my first CBG. What's the best way to go with the bridge? Bolt, or the pre-made stuff on the internet? I'm thinkin' 3 s… Started by Rick Bennett |
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