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Comment by Glenn Bukowski on September 5, 2015 at 6:44am

Thanks for pointing out the "orange X", Uncle John. REALLY good to know...

Comment by Glenn Bukowski on September 5, 2015 at 6:42am

Explanation: Build #156: (Hi hi)

Yeah - Year: 2015, Build #6 = "Ser. No.156"

In my log book, it's actually "#156-pdw3re" (Year 2015; build #6; poplar neck; devil woman template headstock; 3-string; resonator; electrified). You should see the code numbers I give to my radio projects (or maybe not). My wife says I have mild CDO which is like OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) but in the correct alphabetic sequence.

The 'Old Man' taught me as a youngster - give everything a serial number so you can track it, keep good records and NEVER label #1 as "#1". Always add a few factory code numbers - makes you look more productive and the factory numbers tell you when it was built, what day of the week, and who is responsible for any screw-ups.So, again, my CBG numbers include the year and the actual number of the instrument. Just dismantled #081 - the prototype of prototypes  - for parts. Found it in the rafters in the back of the garage. Mouse chawed and unplayable but good for the metal parts.

Good idea, using coins as spacers to find the "right" height for bridge and nut. Cheap and available.

Comment by Uncle John on September 5, 2015 at 6:37am

OCD!   Good numbering system!  

Do you see orange x to the right side of your comments?   It is fairly new and lets you delete the comment.   If I notice an error soon enough, I copy the old comment - delete  it, paste it into the new comment box and edit it. 

Comment by the anonymous pick on September 5, 2015 at 4:31am

kewl  ;-)

Comment by Uncle John on September 5, 2015 at 2:58am

Excellent.  Glad you like it.  Again, love the colors.  BUILD 156!!!   

On the bridge and string height, down at KC fest last week, I saw 2 builders who used nickels, dimes and pennies as spacers under the bridge.  I really liked that.  Some day I hope to use it.

Comment by Glenn Bukowski on September 5, 2015 at 12:11am

God-a-mightey, Uncle John, Thought I'd be the onliest one up and posting at this hour. 

Anyway - the action was too low when I first strung it up. Had to put a toothpick under the strings at the nutand make a new bridge beforeit played right. She works well with a light metal slide (copper pipe section) now and I'll have to play around for a few days to get used to her.

Like I said - the piezo glued to the center of the reso has a VERY strong output (I might try a different location in the next reso build). I use thin foam disks with glue on both side to mount my piezos (then add some thermo glue as backup). The volume pot was out of my parts bin and of 'uncertain' parentage. It doesn't do much by way of control (but then, consider the lady painted there - not much hope of controlling her is there?). I'll replace it when I get a chance.   Meanwhile - I'm happy with my first reso - may mark it for the personal collection.

Comment by Uncle John on September 4, 2015 at 11:43pm

Sit here and gaze pretty.  Wonderful colors and form - eve a great pic. 

I hope it plays as good as it looks.