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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, Strolling 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 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

At 7:29pm on July 22, 2010, Bob Harrison said…: Skeesix,
Thanks for the info.
Bob:)

At 5:35pm on July 22, 2010, Bob Harrison said…: Skeesix,
Now I am to the point that I can ask an inteligent question. I just posted two pic of my latest prototype pickup. The question is when you press the magnets into the fiber plates Do you use glue or just the press fit to hold them in?

Many thanks
Bob

At 12:10pm on June 12, 2010, The Phrygian Kid said…: just looking thru ur blog page, great stuff...
really nice work, big thumbs up...

At 8:39pm on April 17, 2010, Bob Harrison said…: Sheesix,
The $55.00 check is in the mail. Thank you :)
Bob

At 9:52pm on April 13, 2010, Bob Harrison said…: Skeesix,
The wiring harness would be a for one/single pickup with one tone and one volume. What I would like is a high quality faithfull reproduction of what Ted Crocker sells on ebay. But made by you. And I will pay by money order.
Thanks
Bob

At 11:25am on April 13, 2010, Bob Harrison said…: Skeesix,
I am ready to build prototype pickups. I do thank you for your help. I used a standard light switch rheostat as you suggested. I went with the same gear ratio that came with the sewing machine to save time on my build, But I do think a 5 inch pulley or lower ratio like you said would be better.

Now for a little business. What would you charge for a standard cigar box wiring harness with all top quality parts? And will you take a money order. I would rather have a pro make my first harness than me trying to muddle thru. I need only one challenge at a time.

Thanks
Bob

At 7:39am on January 22, 2010, Darwin Gentry said…: The piece of metal I revoved was too long

At 6:30pm on January 14, 2010, Arnold ( ARNIE ) Rydberg Jr. said…: I checked out your work . AWSOME for a GIRL !! ( DON'T HATE ME ) HOW MUCH FOR A FLEES BLUE NOTE ?? ( electric ) ?? I also have a bunch of other stuff . I'm on here ( new ) Arnold ( ARNIE ) Rydberg Jr. OR EMAIL to - Arnldrydbrg@aol.com PEACE

At 12:12am on December 14, 2009, Knotlenny said…: Hey Skeesix,
You did a great job on the Christmas album. Holly Bop is a really, really well done track. Only trouble is . . . I can't get the damn tune outta my head!