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"I think you are right, something from being in the box was causing the problem." Paul W. McGuire replied Mar 22, 2018 to Psycho box in my amp	14	Apr 3, 2018 Reply by Paul Cezanne
"I tried that, if the Psycho in the box it cracked, outside of box. No problems. I ha…" Paul W. McGuire replied Mar 20, 2018 to Psycho box in my amp	14	Apr 3, 2018 Reply by Paul Cezanne
"Final decision, it was a mistake to even try to install the Psycho kit in my amp. I…" Paul W. McGuire replied Mar 19, 2018 to Psycho box in my amp	14	Apr 3, 2018 Reply by Paul Cezanne
"Here’s a video.https://youtu.be/4t6SN7osQT8" Paul W. McGuire replied Mar 19, 2018 to Psycho box in my amp	14	Apr 3, 2018 Reply by Paul Cezanne
"Hope to have an update later today. I’m going to un-connect the DC power adaptor co…" Paul W. McGuire replied Mar 19, 2018 to Psycho box in my amp	14	Apr 3, 2018 Reply by Paul Cezanne
"I understand. I have a layout, it’s amazing what 4 or 5 hours of Google search will…" Paul W. McGuire replied Mar 13, 2018 to Psycho knob wiring help	13	Mar 28, 2020 Reply by BrianQ.
"Looks great, I'm also a retired Sheet Metal Worker, great trade." Paul W. McGuire replied Mar 13, 2018 to New member here #1 done.	7	Mar 19, 2018 Reply by Lonman
"I'm waiting to receive the Psycho kit for my 9v amp that I bought from Gitty. Shoul…" Paul W. McGuire replied Mar 13, 2018 to Psycho knob wiring help	13	Mar 28, 2020 Reply by BrianQ.
"I’m using his videos everyday." Paul W. McGuire replied Feb 25, 2018 to Uncle Mark - My new favorite CBG lessons	15	May 26, 2018 Reply by Jamie O'Grady
"How did you make your corners on the box? What thickness of wood did you use?" Paul W. McGuire replied Feb 25, 2018 to Some neck fitting styles I use.	7	Feb 25, 2018 Reply by Taffy Evans

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Paul W. McGuire's Discussions (51)

"I think you are right, something from being in the box was causing the problem."

"I tried that, if the Psycho in the box it cracked, outside of box. No problems. I ha…"

"Final decision, it was a mistake to even try to install the Psycho kit in my amp. I…"

"Here’s a video.https://youtu.be/4t6SN7osQT8"

"Hope to have an update later today. I’m going to un-connect the DC power adaptor co…"

"I understand. I have a layout, it’s amazing what 4 or 5 hours of Google search will…"

"Looks great, I'm also a retired Sheet Metal Worker, great trade."

"I'm waiting to receive the Psycho kit for my 9v amp that I bought from Gitty. Shoul…"

"I’m using his videos everyday."

"How did you make your corners on the box? What thickness of wood did you use?"

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