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OH YA, ANOTHER PIEZO QUESTIONWell, maybe more than one question. First where are good places to order piezos from? Found many types, with different Hz ranges, 2 wire,… Started by Paul Doug |
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Jul 27, 2009 Reply by Mike Patterson |
Baseball bat fiddleCheck this out: Started by Doc Oakroot |
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Jul 27, 2009 Reply by Mike Patterson |
After 6 months I have the bug again.I stopped making CBG's back in December because I was having problems with my car after it caught on fire and didn't have the time to spend… Started by Dustin |
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Jul 27, 2009 Reply by Dustin |
Suggestions on where to stick my piezo please.....Keep it clean gents if you can! lol So heres the problem - Iv built a reso and Im sticking a piezo (well, 2, daisy-chained together) in it… Started by Roosterman |
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Jul 26, 2009 Reply by Roosterman |
Sound hole hardwareI was wondering what the metal rings around a lot of the sound holes are in the photos section. I looked for brass grommets at a few local… Started by Jim138 |
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Jul 26, 2009 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
Bridge - general questionsHi everyone, just have to tell you, I'm very intrigued by the CBG and I must tell you, I'm truly amazed at all of you for your talents, con… Started by Maurice Brines |
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Jul 25, 2009 Reply by Maurice Brines |
need help understanding the scales!hi- I need help understanding the scale of my freshly built CBG. I am tuned EBE, "open E", I guess. Is it the case that I actually have 3… Started by Bobby BellPepper |
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Jul 25, 2009 Reply by Bobby BellPepper |
Ted Crocker Flatbed Pickup?Has anyone ever played or buit a CBG with a Ted Crocker Flatbed Pickup/Bridge Combo. I will probably end up building my own standard piezo… Started by Jim138 |
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Jul 23, 2009 Reply by TINQUI8 |
Am I the Only One?Normally, I'm one to balk at ever raising race as an issue to contend with of my own accord, but...I've been unable to find any black/Afric… Started by Kevin M. Kraft |
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Jul 23, 2009 Reply by Kevin M. Kraft |
Female backing vocalsOK, this is a really bad place to ask this, but I'm looking for a female backing vocalist who has their own recording set up to add some ba… Started by Doc Oakroot |
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