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Check out my new blog - cigarboxguitars.co.uk

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Hi guys and girls,I’ve started adding posts to my new blog all about building cigar box guitars and invite you all to check it out.The first project on there is a basic cigar box guitar for…Continue

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Do I have to earth the tin if I'm using a single coil pickup

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Hi guys and girlsI'm building a guitar out of a biscuit tin and want to fit a single coil pickup to it. Just wondering if I have to earth the tin and if so do I have to earth all the sides or just…Continue

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At 2:55am on September 10, 2012, Michael Fred Johnson said…: Thanks for the invitation Stewart.

If you're buying a new saw have a look at the Stanley Fat Max range They are very good but need to be used with care as the modern tooth design is easily knackered !

If you have the cash and the space a band saw is a great time saver and makes life alot easier

Michael

At 4:53am on September 8, 2012, Michael Fred Johnson said…: You might like to try this technique for sawing down the length of the neck,with a bit of care and a good sharp saw you will not need much finishing

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