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"Swingin" A country classic

May 15

Jim Woods replied to jawbone's discussion Little 386 amp?? Get the extinguishers!!!

"I bought a similar amp on ebay- like yours it was a PCB and little bag of components I had to google the numbers to place them. Sounds like you got it working. Watch out, making those little amps can be addictive.…"

Apr 7

Jim Woods replied to Josh Thompson's discussion Finally Finished first 6 string... but think staying with 3 & 4 stringers

"Awesome job!"

Apr 3

Jim Woods replied to Rand Moore's discussion Which is correct? Fret Marker on fret 9 or fret 10?

"I like that system. I am making big marks at 5, 7, 12 and small ones at 3, 9, 15, 17"

Mar 1

Jim Woods liked Justin Johnson's photo

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Feb 21

Jim Woods replied to Mark Buttrick's discussion Repairing a neck

"Or here maybe "stick minds"?"

Feb 21

Jim Woods replied to Bill Powell's discussion Wiring piezo transducer to 1/4 inch jack

"+1 to Scott's reply . adding: Yes it does matter. If you are using Piezo w/ pre soldered wires, mine come with the red + and black ground. Red goes to the center (tip) and black to the outer ring."

Feb 21

Jim Woods replied to Paul Clair's discussion Long neck?

"The 36" stick would normally be for a thru neck in which the neck goes through the box and extends a couple inches out the other end. Sounds like you are making a bolt on neck. You need a much shorter board - maybe 24" or so.…"

Feb 20

Jim Woods replied to Don Goguen's discussion With the greatest respect to the guys that build

"Excellent post, well written - Thanks"

Feb 20

Jim Woods replied to Denny's discussion amplified cowbell

"More Cowbell , More Cowbell"

Feb 16

Jim Woods replied to Eric Fleck's discussion Question: Better Amp vs Blues Pedal

"I have made several amps in Cigar Boxes and they are a lot of fun. I also have the Mustang I Amp. With all the "modeling" options it is a great $100 investment. i would say buy the Mustang to get you playing &…"

Feb 16

Jim Woods replied to wayne niswander's discussion neck pocket

"If the neck pocket can be cut open to the lid, I use the Japanese back saw I use for cutting frets. Then a coarse file to finish. still not always perfect, but it is a stick in a box isn't it? - First have to make sure there are…"

Feb 16

Jim Woods replied to Rat Box's discussion Buzzing at 5th fret only.

"Yep, From your pic I would say both. Looks like the 5th is hammered down good & tight, but 6th maybe can be hammered down some more? I vigorously hammer all my frets tight to the board & have not had to sand / dress them yet."

Feb 10

Jim Woods posted a status

"Thanks for the kind comments. Uncle John, I had to google Mr Morganfield. - You are very kind indeed! - This recording was "unplugged" -"

Feb 7

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