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"Just voted for you Ben." Doctor Steve replied Nov 11, 2010 to "How To" Videos	17	Nov 15, 2010 Reply by Ben
"Wow. Totally new idea to me. Would love to hear what it sounds like. Not much more d…" Doctor Steve replied Nov 4, 2010 to Condenser mic pickup	7	Nov 5, 2010 Reply by BenBob
"Thanks Don. I've been thinking that a preamp is needed to get the piezo signal close…" Doctor Steve replied Nov 4, 2010 to combining pickups	6	Nov 4, 2010 Reply by Doctor Steve
"Hey Barry, you're right. This is excellent, and I do thank you. " Doctor Steve replied Sep 27, 2010 to songs in open E	16	Oct 5, 2010 Reply by Bad Finger (Eric)
"Boy, you ain't kiddin'!" Doctor Steve replied Sep 3, 2010 to Found a vintage Stella acoustic, garage sale special	35	Nov 3, 2010 Reply by colin mcgrath
"Hey Ben, let me know if you want to sell it. ;)" Doctor Steve replied Sep 3, 2010 to Found a vintage Stella acoustic, garage sale special	35	Nov 3, 2010 Reply by colin mcgrath
"A condenser mic is on my short list of gear-to-acquire. Speaking of getting together…" Doctor Steve replied Aug 28, 2010 to Found a vintage Stella acoustic, garage sale special	35	Nov 3, 2010 Reply by colin mcgrath
"Wow. Great job Ben. Really enjoyed it. Tone is great, singing great too!" Doctor Steve replied Aug 27, 2010 to Found a vintage Stella acoustic, garage sale special	35	Nov 3, 2010 Reply by colin mcgrath
"Rory Block will be performing in central Virginia soon. Thinking about going. What's…" Doctor Steve replied Aug 24, 2010 to Da Blues	40	Aug 27, 2010 Reply by uncle Lou
"Nice summary Iggy. I had a long-winded explanation already at hand, cause I had been…" Doctor Steve replied Aug 24, 2010 to need help!!!!!!!!!!!	20	Mar 2, 2012 Reply by Bluesheart

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Doctor Steve's Discussions (25)

"Just voted for you Ben."

"Wow. Totally new idea to me. Would love to hear what it sounds like. Not much more d…"

"Thanks Don. I've been thinking that a preamp is needed to get the piezo signal close…"

"Hey Barry, you're right. This is excellent, and I do thank you. "

"Boy, you ain't kiddin'!"

"Hey Ben, let me know if you want to sell it. ;)"

"A condenser mic is on my short list of gear-to-acquire. Speaking of getting together…"

"Wow. Great job Ben. Really enjoyed it. Tone is great, singing great too!"

"Rory Block will be performing in central Virginia soon. Thinking about going. What's…"

"Nice summary Iggy. I had a long-winded explanation already at hand, cause I had been…"

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