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Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Kennedy Apr 21, 2023. 6 Replies

I searched "Ghost Pickup" and found a few entries from people who tried the Wicked Bucker under the box top. Apparently it was not particularly successful.I'm just checking in to see if anyone has…Continue

String breakage...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom T Aug 24, 2021. 9 Replies

I've got several three stringers. 24" scale, tuned D3, A3, D4I'm using Nickel wound strings for the D3 and A3 with a plain wound string for the D4.String diameters are 0.026, 0.018 and 0.012…Continue

Use of Guitar Backing Tracks...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 12, 2020. 3 Replies

Something I have never seen discussed on this forum (maybe I'm in the wrong place) is the use of guitar backing tracks to accompany your CBG playing.I don't have any other players near me and after…Continue

Sounding Good Fast...

Started Mar 4, 2020 0 Replies

I've built forty or so box guitars both 3 and 4 stringers fretted and un-fretted, Mag and piezo piclups. Over time I settled on a three stringer with no frets and a mag pickup. After playing for…Continue

 

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Order99 liked Tom T's discussion Just What I Needed---Another Build
Nov 10, 2023
Tom T replied to Jerry Draper's discussion Tuning Wuestion
"Glad you got it sorted. Now, how does it sound?"
Jul 22, 2023
Tom T replied to Jerry Draper's discussion Tuning Wuestion
"Going back to basics usually identifies issues. My apologies if these are things you've already done. 1. Measure from the nut to the 12th fret. This should be exactly 1/2 your guitar's scale length. 2. Measure from the nut to the bridge.…"
Jul 21, 2023
David Kennedy replied to Tom T's discussion Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Apr 21, 2023
BrianQ. replied to Tom T's discussion Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
"That’s kool Tom, I ordered a few yesterday, I ended up selling the cbg I had it in? I also want to try their single coil ghost pickup, but that’s another adventure :)"
Apr 21, 2023
Tom T replied to Tom T's discussion Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
"I ordered the Lucky13 flat pickup and installed it under the box lid. It had great power at picking up the string even through the box lid. The one thing I did notice was that the pickup was very phonic, much like a piezo installation. In noticed…"
Apr 21, 2023
Tom T replied to Taffy Evans's discussion Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...
"Finally found the headset I had tucked away (for some reason). After charging it I was able to listen to your "sample". Nice six-minute-plus demo of the new guitar. It sounds very good. Tone is great and your right thumb keeps the beat…"
Apr 8, 2023
Tom T replied to Taffy Evans's discussion Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...
"The longer neck looks correct for a banjo-like appearance. It also gives you more octaves available to fret. I have gone to "long-neck" on most builds just to get my hand (slide) up to the 24th fret and a bit beyond. Great looking build."
Apr 7, 2023
Tom T replied to Taffy Evans's discussion Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...
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Apr 7, 2023
BrianQ. replied to Tom T's discussion Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
"I always get tempted with their free shipping :D"
Mar 27, 2023
Tom T replied to Tom T's discussion Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
"Thanks Brian, I'll check it out"
Mar 27, 2023
BrianQ. replied to Tom T's discussion Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
"MGB has one for ghosting too, all of their flatpup’s have been consistently good for me? https://mgbguitars.com/collections/pickups/products/lucky-13-flat-pup"
Mar 27, 2023
Tom T posted a discussion

Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?

I searched "Ghost Pickup" and found a few entries from people who tried the Wicked Bucker under the box top. Apparently it was not particularly successful.I'm just checking in to see if anyone has successfully installed a wicked bucker under the box lit with strings about 1/4" above the lid.It seems that the Gitty Bomb pickup is no longer available and the wicked bucker is about 3.8 Ohms.I want to keep the box top clean so a surface mount pickup tends to spoil it.ThanksSee More
Mar 27, 2023
Tom T replied to Taffy Evans's discussion Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...
"Beautiful craftsmanship (as always). It looks like it could weight a bit, but not Les Paul heavy. What scale length did you go for? How did you decide to tune it? I assume it is a chromatic scale? An any case, fine build. When are you posting audio…"
Mar 20, 2023
Tom T replied to Mark's discussion Affordable and easy designs for youth group
"For a very simple 3 string design you can get away with 1 x 2 Poplar for the neck if you use lighter gauge strings. If you can get cigar boxes for free you're in good shape. Where the costs tend to mount up is hardware such as tuners. If $10 is…"
Jan 31, 2023
Tom T replied to Taffy Evans's discussion Restoration of a Regal 1930s Domino guitar. with video
"I love good restoration work. Post more if you have them."
Dec 25, 2022

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