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20watt AmpYesterday, I got a new amp. Sweetwater had a sale going on the Orange Micro Terror amps at $200. I've been looking at these for awhile. The… Started by Paul Craig |
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May 1 Reply by Paul Craig |
Frank Proffitt style fretless banjoI made this one out of white ash and maple. I made the pegs from pear wood. I made the fingerboard from a motorcycle crate. I made the bon… Started by Lappy |
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Jun 19, 2021 Reply by Gerald Smith |
Guitar kitsStewmac.com has some great 6 string guitar kits out. They have the Strat, Tele, SG, LP and LP Jr. kits and just recently added Little guita… Started by Paul Craig |
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Feb 10, 2020 Reply by Paul Craig |
[QUESTION] Magnetic Resonator pickup choice (wickedbucker, floating jazz or hotplate)Hey y'all,I chose to ask this question here rather than the Reso Hangout forum, since I get the impression over there they are a little les… Started by Doc Helliday |
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Nov 19, 2019 Reply by Jerry Jordan |
Cases for CBG'sWhere do y'all find cases for your CBG's? I'm thinking maybe gun cases modified inside. Started by Kevin Keating |
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Nov 17, 2019 Reply by Derek Rose |
New Modular GuitarCheck this out and say what you think about it.www.kickstarter.com/projects/boazinstruments/boaz-one-one-modular-guitar-50-combinations?utm… Started by Paul Craig |
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Aug 11, 2019 Reply by Paul Craig |
Another new used guitar day!I picked up another Strat at the pawnshop for 79 bucks. Squier Bullet Strat by Fender. At that price, I couldn't resist. Problem is they ha… Started by Paul Craig |
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Aug 2, 2019 Reply by Paul Craig |
Pickup question?Will a pickup made for a six string work on a 3 string cbg without modifying it? Started by KOOL DOG HOOCH |
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Aug 2, 2019 Reply by Denbo G |
New Used Guitar Day x 2My local pawnshop had a certain guitar that I saw a couple months ago, but didn't have the money to get it. I finally got some ME money and… Started by Paul Craig |
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Jun 24, 2019 Reply by Paul Craig |
Anyone make their own picks?After reading an article about the humble pick, the history, various materials used, shapes, etc, and the predicted affect on tone, I deci… Started by Bruce Young |
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May 31, 2019 Reply by Bruce Young |
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