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$19 Active 5 position rotary tone pot. (Clean, Clean Boost, OD, Dist, Metal)

Started this discussion. Last reply by Turkish Oct 20, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Thought you guys gals might find this interesting.http://www.dragonfireguitars.com/product_info.php?products_id=351If…Continue

Adjustable bridge w/ perfect intonation and easy to build.

Started this discussion. Last reply by HENRY LOWMAN Oct 11, 2010. 15 Replies 0 Likes

I've been looking for something that fits that exact description for a while. Here is my latest attempt. This took roughly 10 min to make and works like a charm.Continue

Adjustable Altoid Bridge

Started this discussion. Last reply by darren brown Feb 20, 2010. 21 Replies 0 Likes

Thought I'd bring my progress from the picture thread to a discussion...Heres the latest real world mockup....And here was the original idea...Continue

My latest build - Love the Chateau Real box.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates Feb 3, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes

The "Pigcolator", it's made with a part from an old coffee percolator.I did a distressed finish and it turned out ok. I would type more of a description but I want to get back to playing it!!Continue

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I Found A Junk Box Gold Mine!

Feb 14

The Phrygian Kid left a comment for Randy Webb

"have a great birthday Randy.. Hope ur still building, u had some great ideas"

Feb 5, 2012

William McCauley replied to Randy Webb's discussion Sharing Some Plans I'm Workin On...

"Your plans are very well thought out, good job."

Nov 1, 2011

William McCauley replied to Randy Webb's discussion Sharing Some Plans I'm Workin On...

"For what you will pay for the Festool you can buy a "benchtop" table saw (Delta, Skil) and with some home built jigs make any cuts necessary for the neck. I started with a Delta, cost around $109.00, and sold it for $55.00 when I upgraded…"

Nov 1, 2011

Jim Marksberry replied to Randy Webb's discussion Sharing Some Plans I'm Workin On...

"Now a template for the frets would be great!"

Nov 1, 2011

Randy Webb commented on Randy Webb's video

"Man, I Could Get Used To This!"

"Wes, it is the A-B strings with the A dropped to G making it open G. It fits my voice that way. Ive got a five song CBG EP in the works, so yall will get to hear some it soon. The first track is off being mixed as we speak."

Nov 27, 2010

Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates commented on Randy Webb's video

"Man, I Could Get Used To This!"

"Real Nice! What strings/tuning? -WY"

Nov 27, 2010

Uncle John commented on Randy Webb's video

"Man, I Could Get Used To This!"

"Yowza, that's some nice playing on an excellent axe."

Nov 27, 2010

Randy Webb commented on Randy Webb's video

"Man, I Could Get Used To This!"

"Thanks very much guys. I've still got a little shaping to do on the neck, but i love it. I'm keeping this one for me for a change. Ive already written on the back of it; "Not for sale, for live demo use only. If purchased, hit Randy…"

Nov 26, 2010

Low Budget Luthier commented on Randy Webb's video

"Man, I Could Get Used To This!"

"sweet soundin...A1"

Nov 26, 2010

Mike Bingham commented on Randy Webb's video

"Man, I Could Get Used To This!"

"Wicked!!! That's excellent!"

Nov 26, 2010

Randy Webb posted a video

"Man, I Could Get Used To This!"

My friend Lenny, stopped by my shop so I could do some wiring for one of his guitars. I handed him my new 4 string to se what he thought. He went on to play ...

Nov 26, 2010

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Randy Webb replied to Douglas Eric Marsalis's discussion Fret Board Thickness

"The slot is the same size no matter what thickness the wood is if your using the same saw? Right? "

Nov 1, 2010

Randy Webb commented on GARAGE HERMIT's photo

cognac-2

"A good way to go about it, is not to glue the bridge down, or at least not until after you get it strung up and follow the steps I typed below. Even with a one piece bridge you can set it fairly well by adjusting the top of the bridge to the top…"

Nov 1, 2010

Randy Webb replied to Douglas Eric Marsalis's discussion Fret Board Thickness

"Im having trouble understanding why the thickness of wood matters? If you cut the proper width slot for the frets, it shouldn't matter if the would is 6mm or 100mm thick the fret should go in. Does your saw width match the proper width for the…"

Nov 1, 2010

Randy Webb commented on GARAGE HERMIT's photo

cognac-2

"yes, your strings will tune when open, but will be out of tune when you play up the neck (worse the further you play) Saddles need to be adjustable to get it exactly right unless you understand the complicated relationship between string gauge,…"

Nov 1, 2010

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"Man, I Could Get Used To This!"

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"BaconFatOcaster" demo.

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Fat Tone From A Short Scale Experiment

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At 2:20am on February 5, 2012, The Phrygian Kid said…: have a great birthday Randy.. Hope ur still building, u had some great ideas

At 5:52pm on October 20, 2010, Darwin Gentry said…: Thanks Randy I've been working 10hr days 6 days a week haven't had much time to build

At 6:38am on October 19, 2010, Keni Lee Burgess said…: Thank you Randy for responding. I passed your site address to him. Enjoy.

At 5:32am on June 23, 2010, wes carl said…: hey randy im in pa but my daughter lives in helena nice looking work

At 10:34am on February 17, 2010, Randy Webb said…: Ah....good idea! Ill go back and check that out

At 10:28am on February 17, 2010, Darwin Gentry said…: Hey Randy good idea on the adjustable bridge.I think it would work well with the half electrical junction box cover I used on my 5 string press

At 3:49pm on February 12, 2010, Adrian birkin said…: Hey randy, love your adjustable bridge gona try that! It beautful, simple totaly in the spirit on cbg & happy belated birthday sir & wishing many more man!

At 12:37am on February 8, 2010, Sundt Productions said…: Hi Randy,
Put up a CU of the kegs... hope that helps... all the best...

At 12:01am on February 8, 2010, Sundt Productions said…: Many Thanks, Randy... I did make a koa wood bridge for it, but, actually, it didn't make it sound and better, in fact it seemed to deaden the sound bourd a bit more than it's current position... the bridge, as it sits, does rest on the edge of the sound board, becase this box has a shadow box-like top, curved to the top, and because this box is exceptionally bright in voice, it really sings bright, clear and crisp, I'm not even going to cut any sound holes in the face, the only one is under the neck... sort of sounds kind of like a combo of banjo and sitar...

At 10:39pm on February 6, 2010, Roger Morin said…: I am retired and looking at all kinds of ideas to build a very simple type cbg to maybe sell at a farmers market this summer. After looking at everything that was simple basic designs, the simplest was Shane Speals old mac. Nothing fancey just something to make music. That is the best design I have seen og course just change the box for different looks. Neck is simple two cuts for the head stock like yours eye bolt bridge and bolt for nut. Take a look at jjb electronics for neat simpe pickups you might be interested. John Mc Nair uses them and he has some outstanding guitars, and sound.