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SlowHound
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SlowHound's Discussions

Scotty Shipps video.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Scotty Shipps May 3, 2012. 2 Replies

Can't leave a comment for what ever reason but just wanted to say that's a cool sound and style of playing you have. Hope you post some more in the future.Continue

The pinced nerve blues.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas Smith Apr 14, 2012. 6 Replies

Had a massive pain shoot down my neck and left arm yesterday. It literally put me on the ground. After an agonizing trip to the local urgent care, turns out I have a pinched nerve. Can barely even…Continue

Bandsaw or Table saw??

Started this discussion. Last reply by bouydog 8-9-8 Mar 31, 2012. 50 Replies

If you could only have one, which would it be?I'm more concerned with cutting my own neck stock to size than the actual CBG build but the notching of my necks, headstocks and such would be a nice…Continue

What strings to use? Tin.

Started this discussion. Last reply by rusty case Sep 5, 2012. 23 Replies

Howdy,I have a Jack Daniels tin that should be ready by tomorrow (this is a my first tin build). I was just curious what strings tin folks like to use? Acoustic? Electric? I have both on hand.FWIW,…Continue

 

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Jeff Beauvais liked SlowHound's video
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SlowHound replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?
"IMO have to agree with Steve.  Wire it straight and forget the headaches.   "
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SlowHound commented on Jeff Beauvais's photo
May 15
SlowHound replied to Dano Collins's discussion The therapeutic value of the CBG!!!! My 2nd build.
"Before I read the caption, I saw the headstock and instantly thought it looked Ricky. Sweet build from top to bottom. Although it's nothing to compare with losing a family member, building and playing my CBG's helped me through a dark…"
May 14
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Fretless 4 string with a Don Goguen Pickup

"Thanks Maddog. Been caught up in other things lately but I've been getting to know this girl really well."
May 6
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Fretless 4 string with a Don Goguen Pickup

"Looks great S.H.!!! Looking forward to watching the "test  drive" ."
Apr 28
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Resonator Uke, completed

"Nice!! Hey Greg, do you have any relatives in the US?"
Apr 28
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SlowHound replied to 407bug's discussion CBG.UK Radio - We need your tunes!
"I'm not techno savvy enough to do so, but feel free to rip anything from my videos if you like."
Apr 20
SlowHound replied to Blind Doughboy's discussion Has anyone used a Flatpup?
"I can't say enough great things about Flatpups. Easy to work with, classy looking with just a hint of rustic flare and most important TONE. Whether it's sweet and low or raw and loud, the Flatpup will have your build singing oh so…"
Apr 8

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At 6:51pm on February 21, 2013, Clock The Wolf said…

(Inspired by a song The Muckland Crooners just loaded)

 

At 9:08am on February 5, 2013, Nancy kat said…

Your most welcome~absolutely friends!!! Meowwwwwww ^^

At 3:24pm on December 26, 2012, Calim said…

thanks for accepting the request; glad to be nation friend sir

At 10:46pm on November 8, 2012, Jim Morris said…

Hey SlowHound, thanks for your comment on Youtube. Things are good in WV. I'll be down playing music not too far from you around Thanksgiving. The Blue Dog Saloon in Port Tobacco, MD. on Rt 6 about an hour from Solomons. Classic Rock with some of my old bandmates.

At 6:50pm on August 1, 2012, darren brown said…

thanks man .

At 4:38pm on June 22, 2012, darren brown said…

At 8:01pm on June 10, 2012, Elmar Zeilhofer said…

cheers bro, thanks for friending and your kind words! Enjoy building ;-)

At 9:22am on June 8, 2012, darren brown said…

thanks for the comment .

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Good Folks To Deal With

Posted on May 24, 2012 at 2:30pm 9 Comments

Folks I've dealt with from a buying standpoint with no issues.

 

John McNair- Red Dog Guitars.

Bob Harrison- Harrison Pickups.

Elmar Zeilhofer- Elmar Flat Pups.

The Anonymous Pick- Swamp Witch Guitars.

Darren Brown- D.B. Customs.

Pete Regan-  Scrap Iron Instruments.   

And of course Ben and the staff at Gitty.

 
 
 

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