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Ted's Mad Scientist Lab Discussions (31)

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Pick-ups

Ted, I like the look of your stonehenge pups and being an (ex) telecoms engineer would love to have a go at making my own for my three stri…

Started by smojoLatest Reply

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Stomp box

Got a cool looking old wooden box and attempted to make it into a stompbox. I experimented with a piezo taped underneath the top and amped…

Started by smojo

12 Sep 28, 2012
Reply by wormil

Fretting Tips, Tricks & Supplies

Here ya go, let me know if I missed anything.  Have questions?  Just ask!   CB Gitty Crafter Supplies:  Fretting supplies and fretting guid…

Started by Ted Crocker

1 Dec 21, 2011
Reply by Silent Jim

How to Find the Center of a Dowel or Circle

We start with a given circle. 1.  Place the right-angle corner of any object at any point on the circle. Any point will do. 2.  Make…

Started by Ted Crocker

1 Nov 6, 2011
Reply by Ryan Rose

Nut & Bridge Slotting

For nut and saddle slotting I first start the slot with an Exacto Saw ($3.79) To finish the slot so it has a rounded bottom I use a To…

Started by Ted Crocker

1 Oct 18, 2011
Reply by Mark Werner

Printable Harbor Freight Tools Discount Coupons

Headed to Harbor Freight?  Check Here for current Harbor Freight Discount coupons you can print on your computer.  Remember to check the ex…

Started by Ted Crocker

1 Oct 17, 2011
Reply by Bear

Ted's Headstock Designs

Some of my creations    Find more photos like this on Handmade Music Clubhouse

Started by Ted Crocker

0 Oct 17, 2011

Click Here For Online Guitar & Bass Tuners

Guitar Tuner Online Guitar Tuner Bass Tuner Online Bass Tuner Click Here for info on many types of alternate tunings. .

Started by Ted Crocker

0 Oct 17, 2011

Ted's Wiring Diagrams & Schematics

Here's an archive of various Schematics and Wiring diagrams helpful to builders of homemade instruments.  Don't see what you need?  Just as…

Started by Ted Crocker

0 Oct 17, 2011

Identifying Exotic Woods

From The Wood Database   The Wood Database A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Abura Afrormosia Alder: European Al…

Started by Ted Crocker

0 Oct 17, 2011

not cbg sorry

just built a four string lap steel cos i cant find a box yet for my cbg,22 1/2in from bridge to nut using four middle strings and pick up f…

Started by jon beel

3 Sep 28, 2011
Reply by ian dawson

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