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Pickup Winder

Started this discussion. Last reply by Skeesix May 27, 2012. 4 Replies

For those of you wanting to build a winder for making your own pickups, here is a nice design idea from 1962.…Continue

 

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Brian Hunt commented on Don Goguen's video
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Thin Cigarbox Guitar Pickup

"Very nice video. I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing your process. :)"
Feb 17
Brian Hunt commented on Don Goguen's video
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Thin Cigarbox Guitar Pickup

"What magnet are you using?"
Feb 17
Brian Hunt replied to Hip Bone Bellaire's discussion New Take on "Grinnin' In Your Face"
"Thanks, that was haunting but beautiful."
Dec 21, 2012
Brian Hunt replied to Slowpaw Steve T's discussion 2012 Cigar Box Nation Christmas Album DOWNLOAD PAGE
"Thanks for your hard work putting this together. Brian Hunt."
Dec 21, 2012
Brian Hunt replied to Slowpaw Steve T's discussion 2012 Cigar Box Nation Christmas Album
"You're Welcome."
Dec 18, 2012
Brian Hunt replied to Slowpaw Steve T's discussion 2012 Cigar Box Nation Christmas Album
"Hi Slowpaw Steve, I just resent you "O Holy Night." I think you will find that this one is better. Thank You. Brian Hunt."
Dec 18, 2012
Brian Hunt replied to Slowpaw Steve T's discussion 2012 Cigar Box Nation Christmas Album
"I sent my version of "O Holy Night" off to you, Steve."
Dec 12, 2012
Brian Hunt replied to Slowpaw Steve T's discussion 2012 Cigar Box Nation Christmas Album
"I am recording this afternoon so I should be submitting in the next couple of days. Brian Hunt."
Dec 11, 2012
Brian Hunt replied to Slowpaw Steve T's discussion 2012 Cigar Box Nation Christmas Album
"Well, today while recording I discovered that the key of C for O holy night is just a hair too high for me after listening to the play back and realizing I am a little flat in the high notes. Transposing to the key of G and re recording. :P"
Dec 3, 2012
Brian Hunt replied to Slowpaw Steve T's discussion 2012 Cigar Box Nation Christmas Album
"Is anyone doing "O Holy Night"? If not I would like to participate with that song. Brian Hunt. "
Nov 28, 2012
Brian Hunt replied to Hip Bone Bellaire's discussion 4 Chord Challange.. Video included
"thanks for sharing that was fun. "
Oct 23, 2012
Brian Hunt joined The Phrygian Kid's group
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Solidbody city

CBGs, cookie tins.. They're great.. But sometimes a necks just too nice to stick in a recycled container...And sometimes you just gotta rock out..Post pics of your solids, get help, share tricks and jigsSee More
Jun 20, 2012
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Brian Hunt replied to bill's discussion diy pickups
"Thanks. I will be happy to join your club and if I have any problems with the pickups I will shoot some questions your way. Brian."
Jun 20, 2012
Brian Hunt replied to bill's discussion diy pickups
"Once again we are still in agreement. The sharing of information is one of the things I love about the cigar box guitar culture. Since we are sharing information, I must add that one of the most disappointing thing about wall warts is when you open…"
Jun 20, 2012
Brian Hunt replied to bill's discussion diy pickups
"Thanks for the compliments on the guitar guys. I really enjoy this particular guitar. I have it tuned to an open D and it is a lot of fun to play with or without a slide. I just wish I could play it as well as it deserves. There were some amazing…"
Jun 20, 2012
Brian Hunt replied to bill's discussion diy pickups
"When you open them up, you will have two coil windings in there, one stacked on top of the other. After you have removed the steel core plates from the transformer you will have two coils stacked on top of each other. You will want to use the coil…"
Jun 20, 2012

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At 6:00pm on April 2, 2012, Keni Lee Burgess said…

Thank you Brian for the encouragement. Hope you are finding the information useful with your practice. Enjoy.

At 1:56am on May 24, 2011, Keni Lee Burgess said…
Thank you Brian for your purchases, interest, and continued encouragement. Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee
At 3:48pm on February 25, 2011, Liam Stirling said…
Great work in the contest Brian, and a epic guitar build as well.
At 7:13am on January 9, 2011, Keni Lee Burgess said…
Thank you for your purchases and your kind words. I am glad to hear you are finding the lessons useful in your practice. Enjoy.   
At 6:54am on January 3, 2011, Keni Lee Burgess said…

Hello Brian,

Thank you for joining my group. Currently, I have no exclusive private lessons posted. Only some lively discussion. See my page for free lessons. Please check out my instructional video CDs if you are looking for instruction. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Happy New Year 2011.

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