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Chuck Dubman
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Cheap pedals

Started this discussion. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Feb 26, 2012. 9 Replies

What are the essentials?Continue

Regluing labels

Started this discussion. Last reply by Penny Nelson Jun 13, 2011. 9 Replies

Labels, tax stickers, etc.  Best glue for reattaching peeling edges? 

Punch, Macanudo boxes made by the same factory?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan Sleep Jun 9, 2011. 1 Reply

Two that I bought today have indentical edge tapes.  I suspect other details will be similar, including the sound.

Hinge tailpieces, string breaking

Started this discussion. Last reply by Naz Nomad Sep 21, 2010. 8 Replies

Never used one, but they look good despite being cheap and quick.  Looks to me like the string would break easily over the sharp edge of the hole.  Is this a problem?  Thanks.

 

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Jim burt replied to Chuck Dubman's discussion Cohiba box, thick top in the group Intermediate building tips and tricks forum
"Tell me more about the "Box Tester"....."
Jan 6
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Apr 10, 2012
The Phrygian Kid replied to Chuck Dubman's discussion Cheap pedals
"Multi fx are a pain in the butt unless u got the time to learn to program them I think individual pedals are a lot more fun Cheap fx are great I love em. But cheap over drives and distortions are generally shote, stik with the modulation and time…"
Feb 26, 2012
MichaelS Country Boy Guitars replied to Chuck Dubman's discussion Cheap pedals
"Cheap pedals are used pedals. I just got a used Dano BLT (echo) for $10, I think thats cheap. I'll let you know how it does with the piezo later. "
Feb 26, 2012
Tres Seaver replied to Chuck Dubman's discussion Cheap pedals
"I've fooled a bit with software effects on a "raw" piezo signal for slide blues:  I find that compressing the signal a bit before adding drive / overdrive seems to make for a "warmer" / "thicker" sound (more…"
Feb 25, 2012
Chuck Dubman replied to Chuck Dubman's discussion Cheap pedals
"Which is, of course, the first consideration.  I assume whatever acoustic guitar effects are available would work best?"
Feb 25, 2012
Seaman Jay replied to Chuck Dubman's discussion Cheap pedals
"If you don't know -- take a multieffect box (Behringer FX600 for "cheap", Korg Toneworks AX3G for own effect combinations) and explore the possibilities..."
Feb 24, 2012
Chuck Dubman replied to Chuck Dubman's discussion Cheap pedals
"Used, in working or fixable shape.  I've built from schematics, but I usually spend 2 weeks obsessing over how to cram everything into the least amount of space.  That's in addition to time spent chasing after parts.  Kits…"
Feb 23, 2012
Bob Lumpkin replied to Chuck Dubman's discussion Cheap pedals
"More info needed. Do you want to buy or build some effect pedals? Been working on some on & off for a few weeks & it ain't easy. All depends on the quality of your PC boards or kits. ( I recommend kits to start) I have some extra alumn.…"
Feb 23, 2012
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Cheap pedals

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Feb 23, 2012
Chuck Dubman replied to bizzaro guitaro's discussion lacquer problem
"Let it dry and wet sand with the 220.  Lacquer (and shellac) have no open time.  Lay on thin and prevent ridges by not immediately recoating skips.  If you miss a spot, the next coat will get it... patience.  I always put on one…"
Feb 23, 2012
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Hartke 20 watt bass amp. $15.00 thrift shop find. Needs a new jack, easy repair. Good, loud practice amp, step up from my flaky homemade 386N chip amp. Should be a great match for a 4-pole magnetic bass pup. Support Goodwill, best house of bargains…
Jan 1, 2012
Chuck Dubman left a comment for Paul Erbe
"Tried making a spot pickup from a small relay coil and a Harbor Freight button supermagnet, with a machine screw for a mounting bolt / polepiece. The bolts will conduct the field as if you were using rod magnets.  Two magnets on the bottom end…"
Dec 9, 2011
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How to make a guitar amp from a hacked radio ~Build a vintage transistor radio guitar amp

"Save the leads to cassette player tapeheads, they're great for wiring piezos.  You could do something *truly* evil with a 1980s vintage boom box -- some of them were bigger than semi trailers."
Dec 5, 2011
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"Some of the nicest maple I've ever used came from old school desks. Almost a shame to plane off the graffiti."
Nov 4, 2011
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"Thats Bad Ass !  Good Job !"
Nov 3, 2011

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At 3:21pm on January 8, 2010, Tres Seaver said…
Welcome aboard, Chuck! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBB, CBU, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.).

Most of all, have fun!

Tres.
 
 
 

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