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"I just lay out the neck and fretboard so that the bridge is where I want it. Then I…" Dan Sleep replied Nov 6, 2016 to Fret calculation ???'s	5	Nov 8, 2016 Reply by JL
"I use them on 4s and 3s. I have not tried a 6 string yet. Never saw a cable piezo be…" Dan Sleep replied Oct 28, 2016 to Rod piezo to string relationship	7	Oct 28, 2016 Reply by Michael Zack
"I make mine with a Corian saddle that sits on the rod. I have the short 4 string siz…" Dan Sleep replied Oct 27, 2016 to Rod piezo to string relationship	7	Oct 28, 2016 Reply by Michael Zack
"I think you also have to bear in mind that during those early time periods, the guit…" Dan Sleep replied Oct 26, 2016 to Historical examples of 3 string CBGs?	44	Nov 7, 2019 Reply by Moritz Voegeli
"I really like the Las Cabrillas with the black hardware. " Dan Sleep replied Oct 25, 2016 to Show us your number one stringed instrument. The one you would choose if you could have only one. You can put more than one in the photo, but put number one on the left.	159	Nov 17, 2016 Reply by Garth Fink
"I am guessing they are Deep Seed's stuff. http://www.deepseedguitars.com/ " Dan Sleep replied Sep 22, 2016 to Anyone know who did these?	6	Sep 24, 2016 Reply by Danny B.
"Tomorrow is National Cigar Box Guitar Day!! This Thursday, let's all flood the Inte…" Dan Sleep replied Sep 14, 2016 to September 15th is National Cigar Box Guitar Day!!	3	Sep 14, 2016 Reply by Fomhorach
"Yes, I posted that several years ago. Yes, it was related to a different topic. No,…" Dan Sleep replied Sep 4, 2016 to Is it a Cigar Box guitar if you make the box yourself?	58	Sep 7, 2016 Reply by JP Lace Master
"September 15th will be here soon. There are lots of ways to enjoy building, playing,…" Dan Sleep replied Aug 28, 2016 to September 15th is National Cigar Box Guitar Day!!	3	Sep 14, 2016 Reply by Fomhorach
"Not sure which brand they are , but probably one of the plastic coated variety." Dan Sleep replied Aug 28, 2016 to pickup for a single string	22	Aug 31, 2016 Reply by Moedecker

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Dan Sleep's Discussions (3,104)

"I just lay out the neck and fretboard so that the bridge is where I want it. Then I…"

"I use them on 4s and 3s. I have not tried a 6 string yet. Never saw a cable piezo be…"

"I make mine with a Corian saddle that sits on the rod. I have the short 4 string siz…"

"I think you also have to bear in mind that during those early time periods, the guit…"

"I really like the Las Cabrillas with the black hardware. "

"I am guessing they are Deep Seed's stuff. http://www.deepseedguitars.com/ "

"Tomorrow is National Cigar Box Guitar Day!! This Thursday, let's all flood the Inte…"

"Yes, I posted that several years ago. Yes, it was related to a different topic. No,…"

"September 15th will be here soon. There are lots of ways to enjoy building, playing,…"

"Not sure which brand they are , but probably one of the plastic coated variety."

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