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Skeesix replied to Daniel Todd's discussion OSB for CBG Neck?

"My concerns with the OSB for a neck are there is lots of glue, so that would dampen the sound. Also the strands are oriented every which way, so they're not going to be very strong for tension going in one direction. I bet it would be ok as a…"

May 7

Skeesix replied to Daniel Todd's discussion OSB for CBG Neck?

"Oriented strand board? I bet it wouldn't sound very good, but don't let me stifle your creativity. There was a luthier who built an archtop guitar from pallet wood and it sounded fantastic. I've also heard cardboard guitars (including…"

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Skeesix replied to rob bryon's discussion piezo positioning

"They're designed to go under the bridge saddle. The more string pressure is on them, the louder they will be."

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"This is what I'm doing now on all my pups for reducing hum. Harrisonguitarpickups.com"

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Bob Harrison commented on Skeesix's group Skeesix CBG Pickups

"Yes, Don and Skeesix are correct. I go by number of winds. I found my "formula" by trial and error and have not departed from them."

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Skeesix replied to EzMac's discussion Quiet piezo's

"The closer to the bridge (where there is more downward pressure and string energy), the louder the piezo will get. Directly under the bridge or saddle would be the best spot. An archtop bridge is a little different animal. I have an archtop I was…"

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At 10:47pm on December 10, 2012, Richard G Caudill said…: Just ordered a scorch n twang ,,, got a commit from a Doctor to make him a "fine one" and needed a really good pup .. U my choice

At 6:39am on May 22, 2011, joe cerroni said…: Hey hey skeesix, the 4 pole PUP sounds great! I think the guy i made the guit for is coming this evening to get it. My time to play on it is limited. Hppe you have another one, cos now I MUST have one in a guit for meself. Thanx again, you make awesome stuff.

At 11:49am on February 20, 2011, Dianne Woods said…: Hey Skeesix, I received my prewired pickup and jack yesterday. Fast delivery. Thank you very much for the directions, too.

Great job. Thanks again.

Dianne

At 9:11pm on February 4, 2011, Mister Scott said…: Skeesix, the pickup on your slide guitar instructionarl video sounds nice & crisp. Whats your secret? Do you have a decent amp? (All I have is a crappy Honeytone...)

At 6:38pm on December 30, 2010, Lost Tone said…: Hi Skeesix - Thanks for leaving a comment with my last vid. You asked how I got the vocal effect - its not very clear from the vid but I'm using an old telephone ear-piece as a microphone. Inspired by Bluesbeaten Redshaw and Bol Log III. The signal is then routed via some distortion, a bit of compression and then a little reverb was added.

Glad you liked the vid and here's wishing you a wonderful 2011.

At 4:32am on December 23, 2010, bemuzic said…: cheers, yeah I think someone else said about it sounding a bit Eastern...and yeah the Caribbean sound, I get that...anything's possible with these home made things : -)

At 6:20am on December 14, 2010, bemuzic said…: love your "Foxy Carol"!!!

At 4:41pm on October 28, 2010, Elemental said…: Greetings. program!
Many thanks for the excellent pickup, it sounds awesome! With a clean sound, it has a very (for lack of a better term) One String Willie tone, bright & clear, With some distortion it sings & I also add some octave doubler (one and/or two octaves down) to make the room shake. I play it through an old Barcus Berry bass amp w/ a 2x15 Kustom tuck and roll cabinet. Very cool, many thanks for your hard work, it was a complete success, I wouldn't send anybody anywhere else for a one string pickup!
Lee

At 4:26pm on August 17, 2010, Joker said…: Yep, the open mic night is in Junie's lounge. I usually get there around 9:30 to put my name on the sign up so I can be around 4th or 5th on the list

At 2:34pm on August 13, 2010, Joker said…: Mary Ann- here is a new vid of me playing the Time Bomb with the 3 banger scorch and twang in my 2 piece band 7 Hills Stomp. I will be playing it at the Pennsylvania fest. Hope all is well with you. Later
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRw1SdTKhzA