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Playin too much
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ben Oct 17, 2009. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I want to start my second build but I'm having too much fun playing my first one.
Piezo prices?
Started this discussion. Last reply by HENRY LOWMAN Oct 12, 2009. 14 Replies 0 Likes
How much have you guys been spending on a piezo pickup for your gbg's? I've seen them range between 20 and 200 bucks. Looking to stay in the lower price range but will it be sufficient or a cbg?
Neighborhood project
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tres Seaver Oct 5, 2009. 9 Replies 0 Likes
So, I'm working on my first CBG and it's almost finished but has now become a neighborhood affair. The ghostwitch family band and Henry the neighbor are helping. we've been drinking and rehearsing ...
How to use tub drain cver as sndhole cvrs?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ghostwitch Oct 3, 2009. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Any suggestions for afixing tub drain covers over my sound holes? Wood glue? Bubblegum?
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Tres Seaver replied to Ghostwitch's discussion Playin too much"I'm with you -- I came to this as a player first, doubtful about my ability to do the building. Playing them is still my favorite, although I have discovered that the build part can be fun too."
surffrogg replied to Ghostwitch's discussion Playin too much"just think how much fun you'll have playing the next one
and the next
and the next
ect..."
Dan Sleep replied to Ghostwitch's discussion Playin too much"Is there such a thing as playing too much??"
Playin too much
I want to start my second build but I'm having too much fun playing my first one.
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HENRY LOWMAN replied to Ghostwitch's discussion Piezo prices?"I use one of those too, but have had better luck with the piezos, at least as far as home recording is concerned (I haven't tried them through an amp yet, just pluged directly into my Mac). I have found EQ adjustment an absolute plus!
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"I got an ancient kick drum for 40 bucks"
"You guys all rock. I had to do an out of town show at a horror convention this weekend so I haven't gotten to radio shack yet. Been using my dean markley stick-on magnetic pick up in the meantime and it sounds amazing!"
"I just got 50 for 20€ (20mm). Have not soldered one ou yet, but will do soon."
Wichita Sam replied to Ghostwitch's discussion Piezo prices?"another good source is www.digikey.com
they have a variety that you can get for less than $ 1.20 wire attached.... less than $ 1.00 for quantities..."
Kevin Morgan replied to Ghostwitch's discussion Piezo prices?"I bought twenty of them on Ebay for 7.95 plus shipping. I soldered them myself. They work like a charm and the price was really cheap. I would never pay more than 3.00 for one as they sell all day long at Radio Shack for that."
Tom Lanford replied to Ghostwitch's discussion Piezo prices?"Here's the link to the Radio Shack model that is frequently used:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062402
Model: 273-073
Catalog #: 273-073
$2.00 is hard to beat unless you need to buy them in bulk.
Here's the…"
Ted Kaczynski replied to Ghostwitch's discussion Piezo prices?"it dont get no cheaper then .20 cents each
http://cgi.ebay.com/9-Pcs-4KHz-20mm-Piezo-Disc_W0QQitemZ170382921994QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27ab9d110a&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14
they come raw but i aske dthe seller to wire them for…"
paul @ huckleberry guitar replied to Ghostwitch's discussion Piezo prices?"Look in the Best Deals Around forum. Lots of info on where to get piezo's and the average price is probably $2 to $4dollars."
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 5:41pm on October 3, 2009,
HOGS GRUNT said… - Thanks for the friendship GW.
- At 5:18pm on October 3, 2009,
bairfoot cajun said… - hello there nice ta have you as a friend.cool title you have i like that combo of names. i have been called both but at different times.i can relate.
- At 7:12pm on September 29, 2009,
Willie Campbell said… - Thanks for the Welcome....just got into cigar box guitars...a friend at work makes them...and told me about this web site...so far i have found it helpful...hope to make one and hear it played in a bluegrass setting...me i dont have a musical note in my body...but i am very handy with tools and want to make a few...well at least one and hear it played
- At 5:03pm on September 28, 2009, Tres Seaver said…
- Welcome aboard, Ghostwitch! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBB, CBU, etc.) Feel free to pole around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.)
Most of all, have fun!
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