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Scott aka Farmer Ted replied to Medicine Man CBG's-Mikel Doktor's discussion Wiring isuue on dual pickup build.
Medicine Man CBG's-Mikel Doktor replied to Medicine Man CBG's-Mikel Doktor's discussion Wiring isuue on dual pickup build."Sure as hell, the switch was bad out of the package. Guess I ignored the obvious."
Scott aka Farmer Ted replied to Medicine Man CBG's-Mikel Doktor's discussion Wiring isuue on dual pickup build."Presuming that the harness (pickups and switch) are wired correctly, if you're getting the piezo signal on all switch settings, then the switch is bad. Doesn't matter how much or little output you get from the piezo. Think of a simple…"
Medicine Man CBG's-Mikel Doktor replied to EzMac's discussion Quiet piezo's"That wire doesn't look right. What guage is it. It seems way too thick. The right guage and material makes a difference."
Medicine Man CBG's-Mikel Doktor posted a discussionWiring isuue on dual pickup build.
Hello All,I'm finishing up a gas can guitar. It has a Tele style set up, except, instead of a neck pickup, I installed a piezo disc .THE PROBLEM- I'm using a standard wiring set-up, but the piezo stays on at every setting on the three way. At first I thought there was too much metal touching,so I insulated. Did'nt help.Possible the piezo has too much out put for that switch???I've done this schematic on dozens of solidbodys, and never had this problem. What am I missing?If I disconnect the…See More
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Medicine Man CBG's-Mikel Doktor replied to Greg Potts's discussion Looking for events near Southern Ontario, Western Quebec, Upstate NY or PA."I'd be willing to put together something here int he Buffalo,NY area. Lots of builders and players in a 100 mile radius."
Medicine Man CBG's-Mikel Doktor replied to John Hopper's discussion Dual Neck CB Ukulele"This was build #2 a lotmore refined, and more " traditional" style necks. One piezo shared btwn the two."
Medicine Man CBG's-Mikel Doktor replied to John Hopper's discussion Dual Neck CB Ukulele"This was my first Dbl neck build. Reinforcement is the name of the game. I think I took it apart 4 or 5 times to get 'er right. The top was tuned EBEG#( fretless) ,bottom open E."
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- At 4:50pm on December 24, 2012,
darren brown said… thanks mike yes thats what it is .
- At 7:26am on August 9, 2012,
Bluesheart said… Thank you. Keep up the great work.
- At 9:21am on April 2, 2012,
Michael Fred Johnson said… Mikel.
Cutting the steel ? I used a very sophisticated device called a hacksaw followed by a flat file
Michael
- At 3:09pm on March 14, 2012,
Koenraad EGGERS said…
Mikel,
I notice you admire Jon Langfords artwork too. I really love this stuff, hope you don't mind I use it also.
grtz Koenraad
- At 2:07pm on March 4, 2012,
Swamp Dawg Primal Music said… Nothing but Abete pine here in Italy. I've searched and searched... maybe someone in the EU can find some for me. For now, I'm using 30 mm thick slabs, after a week it's showing no bowing, we'll see... I'll probly have to look for a built neck for the next one.
- At 7:09pm on March 3, 2012, Swamp Dawg Primal Music said…
Nice! How do the pine necks work out? I'm trying "Abete" pine here in Italy, got it super-thick (40mmX30mm) to strengthen things up, and this size actually feels better in my hand, like an old Louisville Slugger...
- At 6:53am on February 17, 2012,
Mike "Katfish" Karash said… - Another day, another idea...
- At 7:11am on January 19, 2012,
Nektarius Cole said… Couple three inches today they say, but winter is not done yet... Thank you for the welcome. I am just starting to learn to play, and will be looking to make my first electric a CB once I get learned.
Once we get past this slump and the winter is broke by spring I will try to come by and see the Medicine Man :)
Peace
- At 5:56am on December 21, 2011,
wes carl said… thanks for the invite ye a man after my own heart drank guinness last night till couldnt stand :-)
- At 4:03am on December 2, 2011,
Keni Lee Burgess said… Thank you for joining my group. Feel free to add to the discussions and ask questions. Please check out my instructional video CDs:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/njmikeb/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee
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