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"" Daddy D replied Oct 3, 2013 to alternatives to machine heads?	64	Jun 26, 2018 Reply by Bjørn Houdorf
""Are you really worried about sustain on a guitar you built using a box and a stick?…" Daddy D replied Sep 30, 2013 to My next round of making CBG pickups	10	Sep 30, 2013 Reply by Daddy D
"Nice looking pup. I keep hearing not to use too powerful of a magnet, that it will k…" Daddy D replied Sep 26, 2013 to My next round of making CBG pickups	10	Sep 30, 2013 Reply by Daddy D
"I love the headstock and the way you just screwed an 1 1/2 piece on top of a 1 by 1…" Daddy D replied Aug 6, 2013 to First CB instrument attempt: Scrap Parts Ukulele	10	Aug 23, 2013 Reply by Bluesheart
"You are going to have to sand the side that is 3 or 2 mm another mm or so until you…" Daddy D replied Aug 1, 2013 to Neck pocket fitting...	5	Aug 2, 2013 Reply by Jantan ux
"Hey Shane, I'll give you mine if you message me your address. I hate the POS." Daddy D replied Jul 30, 2013 to Oscillating cutter tool - anyone use 'em for Cigar Box Guitars	9	Aug 10, 2013 Reply by Dan Sleep
"I scavenged one of my kids toys that took 6 AA batteries for a guitar amp like that…" Daddy D replied Jul 30, 2013 to The right way to power this	14	Aug 2, 2013 Reply by Greg Roberts
"I don't think string gauge is an issue. This will get you on your way. http://stick.…" Daddy D replied Jul 27, 2013 to making a tapping lap guitar	2	Jul 27, 2013 Reply by Daddy D
"Here is what I read about Evo-Stick, "general bonding of wood assemblies for non-str…" Daddy D replied Jul 27, 2013 to Scarf joint disaster....help needed	18	Aug 1, 2013 Reply by Mr.melo
"Are you sure it doesn't sound good, or are you just being overly critical of the sou…" Daddy D replied Jul 4, 2013 to My fist cigar box ukulele	4	Jul 4, 2013 Reply by Daddy D

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Daddy D's Discussions (49)

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""Are you really worried about sustain on a guitar you built using a box and a stick?…"

"Nice looking pup. I keep hearing not to use too powerful of a magnet, that it will k…"

"I love the headstock and the way you just screwed an 1 1/2 piece on top of a 1 by 1…"

"You are going to have to sand the side that is 3 or 2 mm another mm or so until you…"

"Hey Shane, I'll give you mine if you message me your address. I hate the POS."

"I scavenged one of my kids toys that took 6 AA batteries for a guitar amp like that…"

"I don't think string gauge is an issue. This will get you on your way. http://stick.…"

"Here is what I read about Evo-Stick, "general bonding of wood assemblies for non-str…"

"Are you sure it doesn't sound good, or are you just being overly critical of the sou…"

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