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"Check this out: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ceramic-Element-Banjo-Resonator-Dobro-Pickup…"

Grandpa G replied Sep 7, 2017 to Canjo pickups

 5 Dec 22, 2022
Reply by Byrd Franklin

"The banjo pot is actually a Remo 10" hand drum available for $15."

Grandpa G replied Mar 27, 2017 to New Banjolele build

 3 Mar 27, 2017
Reply by Wayfinder

"Many thanks to all for your suggestions. I have decided to use the CA glue option an…"

Grandpa G replied Mar 16, 2017 to Nut Challenges

 22 Mar 20, 2017
Reply by Tom T

"Thanks all for your ideas. I was not accurate on my description. The instruments I m…"

Grandpa G replied Mar 10, 2017 to Wine Box suggestions needed

 6 Mar 10, 2017
Reply by Kigar

"Perfect David, Thanks!"

Grandpa G replied Nov 21, 2016 to Pickup wiring help needed

 2 Nov 21, 2016
Reply by Grandpa G

"Lonman, This is called a zero fret setup which saves the need to cut an accurate nut…"

Grandpa G replied Sep 12, 2016 to Resonator neck attachment ideas needed

 9 Sep 15, 2016
Reply by Fomhorach

"I  thinking 1.5" width by .875" height as many necks start out with a 1.5" x .75" st…"

Grandpa G replied Mar 12, 2016 to Neck width for a 3 string cbg ? .

 12 Mar 16, 2016
Reply by Michael Fred Johnson

"Try the thin wood department at: kencraftstore.com"

Grandpa G replied Mar 12, 2016 to Sourcing hardwoods

 15 Mar 14, 2016
Reply by Kigar

"I am going to experiment with the string pressure 1st. Am thinking of screwing a cir…"

Grandpa G replied Feb 18, 2016 to Dog Bowl resonator

 14 Mar 10, 2016
Reply by Fomhorach

"Thanks Thumper"

Grandpa G replied Feb 16, 2016 to Dog Bowl resonator

 14 Mar 10, 2016
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