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Doubled Center string = GDdg

A relic in progress. The nut is too high and a few other things.

Has anyone tried doubling the middle string on a IVI git? I use the middle string a lot and wanted to try it. Not sure I like the tone. Kind of jingly jangly. Will try it for a while.

Bought the little cone on ebay. The metal pick guard is a happy accident. I screwed up the f hole on that side.

Big box and cone and lots of volume.

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Comment by Dave Lynas on June 6, 2012 at 7:56am

Hey Uncle John, I've been looking at your page and videos. I love your voice and pickin. I haven't tried to make a movie yet. I need some gear for it. What do you use? Thanks for the great page and good work. ... Dave

Comment by Uncle John on June 5, 2012 at 8:57pm

Thanks JP.   It's sure in my top 5 for playing.

Comment by JP Swenson on June 5, 2012 at 7:14pm

THis is your best build yet Unc.  I may be a little biased though.  Relics are my thing too.  Keep up the good work.

Comment by Uncle John on June 2, 2012 at 6:54pm

Thanks Lon!

Comment by Lonman on June 2, 2012 at 6:49pm

yup, nice looking one John.

Comment by Uncle John on June 2, 2012 at 3:56pm

That's me and that's what I like, Bruce.

Comment by Bluesheart on June 2, 2012 at 2:31pm

Really good looking, in a beat up relic sort of way!

Comment by Uncle John on June 2, 2012 at 12:41pm

Thanks Jason.  I think I may go back and try my first ever magnetic pickup. 

Comment by Jason Mills on June 2, 2012 at 9:34am

Sweet looking guit!!!!

Comment by Uncle John on June 2, 2012 at 9:28am

Thanks Hound.  Rustic is my thing...  :) 

Dave, that cone is small, but I am happy with it.  Huh.  I hope I repaired a factory made uke yesterday.   Reglued the saddle/tail piece.  If it does not hold, I may want to make a reso uke.

Clock, you may be right.  Sound hole size and number is kind of tricky.  I think it's more art and luck than science.  It does sound good as it is.

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