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Bill Keller replied to Damon's discussion Dangers in fiddling about with amp guts. in the group It Goes To 11
"Yes, the jack doesn't have high voltage on it (or should I say shouldn't if the amp is working properly otherwise). You don't get "zapped" when touching your input cable on the guitar end do you (bare metal parts, no…"
May 14
Bill Keller replied to Mike Zoll's discussion Need advice on removing AC Power wire and parts. in the group It Goes To 11
"unsolder is fine.  Energy can be stored in large capacitors to be released later.....if you never charge them up using mains power, there is none stored.  (There's not enough there to worry about)  Which component is the one you…"
Apr 24
Bill Keller replied to Mike Zoll's discussion Need advice on removing AC Power wire and parts. in the group It Goes To 11
"What AC stuff do you want to lose?  All you can take out are the transformer and a few wires.  There is no risk in doing that, just cut the wires close to the board."
Apr 24
Bill Keller commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG
"Thanks for having us over Kimmer, was nice to meet some locals and get a few tips and tricks in the process.  I'll try to host one at my place when I get the big projects out of the way."
Apr 7
Bill Keller commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG
"Hey Kimmer, what is the address.  I will try to make it over in the early afternoon."
Apr 2
Bill Keller commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG
"I'd be up for meeting you guys April or May...."
Mar 4
Bill Keller joined Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates's group
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CBG Tabs

So you built your CBG and now you need something to play on it, right? Well, if you're not completely musically inclined or can't read traditional music, tabs are your answer. If you're like me, you read tabs and sometimes make them. Paste'em here.
Oct 10, 2012
Bill Keller joined Shane's group
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It Goes To 11

Amps, amplification, effects, hackwiring and general mayhem. Anarchists welcomeSee More
Jun 3, 2012
Bill Keller joined Shane's group
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How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar

Playing tips and secrets. Tunings. Primal music theory.See More
Jun 3, 2012
Bill Keller joined Tom Manno's group
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Chicago CBG

A group for Chicagoland CBGers to unite. Perhaps get a jam goin, or meet up for some brew and blues! ANYONE from ANYWHERE is certainly welcome to join!See More
Jun 1, 2012
Bill Keller is now a member of Cigar Box Nation
May 31, 2012

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