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"Great idea! I'd use one of those credit cards we always get in the mail." Don Craig replied Jul 8, 2019 to The Doctor method for applying a neat, even layer of glue to small parts	5	Jul 22, 2019 Reply by Taffy Evans
"I think you're right. Any of us could build a silent solid-body that had earphones.…" Don Craig replied Feb 18, 2019 to Yamaha Silent Guitar	7	Feb 19, 2019 Reply by Paul Craig
"Instead of looping the string through the bead, thread it through a small washer and…" Don Craig replied Jul 17, 2018 to Problem with high G string	11	Aug 4, 2018 Reply by ChickenboneJohn
"Don't know about the guitars featured, but the amp comparison is not fair. I have t…" Don Craig replied Jul 17, 2018 to Video: A Good Amp is Better Than a Good Guitar	6	Jul 20, 2018 Reply by Paul Craig
"Thanks Andries, I can follow that. Easier than standard schematic symbols. " Don Craig replied Jun 28, 2018 to Wickedbucker and piezo	6	Jun 28, 2018 Reply by Don Craig
"Thanks Taff, I'll check them out. " Don Craig replied Jun 23, 2018 to Wickedbucker and piezo	6	Jun 28, 2018 Reply by Don Craig
"Thanks Taff, I was suspecting something like that. Is there a reference page or lin…" Don Craig replied Jun 23, 2018 to Wickedbucker and piezo	6	Jun 28, 2018 Reply by Don Craig
"I've used Gitty tuners on three 3-stringers, no problems or complaints yet. I like…" Don Craig replied Feb 14, 2018 to Standard Economy tuners vs. upgraded tuners	57	Mar 1, 2018 Reply by wizzo
"My thought, for my next, is to use a 1/8 X 1/2" hardware store aluminum bar. It wou…" Don Craig replied Feb 13, 2018 to Truss rod without power tools	35	Sep 19, 2018 Reply by Tim Hooper
"Vampirella and her friends. " Don Craig replied Oct 19, 2017 to 2017 Halloween Build-Off!	30	Oct 22, 2017 Reply by Daniel Hulbert

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Don Craig's Discussions (24)

"Great idea! I'd use one of those credit cards we always get in the mail."

"I think you're right. Any of us could build a silent solid-body that had earphones.…"

"Instead of looping the string through the bead, thread it through a small washer and…"

"Don't know about the guitars featured, but the amp comparison is not fair. I have t…"

"Thanks Andries, I can follow that. Easier than standard schematic symbols. "

"Thanks Taff, I'll check them out. "

"Thanks Taff, I was suspecting something like that. Is there a reference page or lin…"

"I've used Gitty tuners on three 3-stringers, no problems or complaints yet. I like…"

"My thought, for my next, is to use a 1/8 X 1/2" hardware store aluminum bar. It wou…"

"Vampirella and her friends. "

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