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Pickup question? Will a pickup made for a six string work on a 3 string cbg without modifying it? Started by KOOL DOG HOOCH	12	Aug 2, 2019 Reply by Denbo G
Anyone make their own picks? After reading an article about the humble pick, the history, various materials used, shapes, etc, and the predicted affect on tone, I deci… Started by Bruce Young	33	May 31, 2019 Reply by Bruce Young
Linnstrument Midi Controller www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LinnStrument--roger-linn-design-linnstrument-midi-performance-controller?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3250689695&… Started by Paul Craig	3	Feb 21, 2019 Reply by Paul Craig
Yamaha Silent Guitar www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuXIwsNmY6o These guitars are pretty cool for a minimalist type guitar/travel guitar and they sound great. Sweetwat… Started by Paul Craig	7	Feb 19, 2019 Reply by Paul Craig
Flat wound bass strings for acoustic microbass Does anyone know of any flat wound strings like the tape would strings by d'addario? I have them on my Ibanez Electric Solid body bass and… Started by Dean-O Rochester	6	Jan 8, 2019 Reply by ILL GREEN
New used amp. I never thought I'd own one of these/ Back when I was playing in bands in the 80's I had a band member who played through a Peavey. It was offal. Dark, muddy toneless offal. Cle… Started by Cause the Blue rat	11	Sep 2, 2018 Reply by Paul Craig
Amps Yamaha THR-10 or a Pignose? Started by Keith Huggins	5	Aug 28, 2018 Reply by Cause the Blue rat
The most versatile but overlooked guitar pedal. Graphic EQ. OK. We all know it's a great way to boost a signal for a solo. Or to add tone. Even change the sound of your guitar. Here's some other grea… Started by Cause the Blue rat	2	Aug 15, 2018 Reply by BrianQ.
How to electrify a harmonica for hands-free playing Hi. Does anyone know who to DIY electrify a harmonica for use in a holder? Would a clip-on, stick-on, or rod piezo work? Also, are there a… Started by Dustin Aurand	12	Aug 14, 2018 Reply by Taffy Evans
Mini guitar case for CBG? Looking around guitar gear on the web I came across a mini travel guitar + gigbag case. That set off a lightbulb as I realized that a CBG i… Started by Eliah Holiday	7	Aug 8, 2018 Reply by John Sawyer

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