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Doubled Center string = GDdg - Done

This is the 'tweaked' and semi- final version. I borrowed fret board ideas from a git of Justin Mills that I like.

I scrapped the idea of my first ever magnetic pickup because the neck inside the box was in the way.

There was 'Arts In The Parks' today in our town today and I took it and played more than an hour.. Plugged and unplugged (piezo) it played easy and well.

And it sounded good. The doubled middle string gives it a bit more volume and a nice bit of jingle jangle. I think a lot of folks would leave it be.

I may end up removing the small D string. Maybe it is just because the sound is not what I am used to, but I think I will like it better with my personal fave GDG tuning.

The doubled middle string idea is worth doing.

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Comment by Ron "Oily" Sprague on June 4, 2012 at 12:44am: With the doubled D!

Comment by Ron "Oily" Sprague on June 4, 2012 at 12:44am: John,

Did you record this one yet? We wanna hear it!

Comment by Suspect Device on June 4, 2012 at 12:35am: This is such a cool looking ride. Still loving that improv'd pickguard.

Comment by Clock The Wolf on June 3, 2012 at 11:22pm: What'dya mean "who made it" ?!?!?!

Uncle John, that's who!

Someones been drinking to much Beetle-juice... >;-) >;-) >;-)