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Ted's Mad Scientist Lab Discussions (35)
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Pick-upsTed, I like the look of your stonehenge pups and being an (ex) telecoms engineer would love to have a go at making my own for my three stri… Started by smojoLatest Reply |
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Piezo feedback problemsAny body have a clue why I get this loud squealing feedback through the amp when I try to turn up the volume? It is not corrected by moving… Started by David Fultz |
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Aug 27, 2016 Reply by Bernie Edwards |
Bowed instrumentsOK guys. I need a bit of mad experiment know how and ideas.. Has anyone made any bowed instruments? I would like to make a cello type inst… Started by Fomhorach |
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Mar 23, 2016 Reply by JL |
Ceramic piezo disc as a mic for a reverb springNormally I wire a piezo to a 1/4inch jack and canjo is electrified. now I'm trying to figure a way to amplify a spring inside a canjo with… Started by Jon Leslie/Runaway Veal Music |
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Mar 1, 2016 Reply by Fomhorach |
DistortionI've been trying figure out how to simulate distortion effect FOR MY ACOUSTIC CIGAR BOX GUITAR--without electrifying it! Any thoughts, beyo… Started by Kevin M. Kraft |
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Feb 29, 2016 Reply by Fomhorach |
Stomp boxGot a cool looking old wooden box and attempted to make it into a stompbox. I experimented with a piezo taped underneath the top and amped… Started by smojo |
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Jan 4, 2016 Reply by JL |
DIY TremoloI got to play with a Floyd rose the other day and it was incredible. I need to be able to build some kind of tremolo bridges. I know I cou… Started by Better Trees |
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Mar 10, 2014 Reply by Better Trees |
wiring mysteryHello friends! I have finished my newest build, but am running into grounding issues. It's a basic setup with vol and tone pots with a hot… Started by bucky |
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Feb 28, 2014 Reply by Bernie Mango |
Fever dream pickupFirst off about the only thing I really know about electronics is Ohm's Law. I was sick as hell yesterday, fever dreams and the whole bit,… Started by Bear Peterson |
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Ted's Headstock DesignsSome of my creations Find more photos like this on Handmade Music Clubhouse Started by Ted Crocker |
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Sep 1, 2013 Reply by Ted Crocker |
Fretting Tips, Tricks & SuppliesHere ya go, let me know if I missed anything. Have questions? Just ask! CB Gitty Crafter Supplies: Fretting supplies and fretting guid… Started by Ted Crocker |
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Dec 21, 2011 Reply by Silent Jim |
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Discussion Forum
Piezo feedback problems
Started by David Fultz. Last reply by Bernie Edwards Aug 27, 2016. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Bowed instruments
Started by Fomhorach. Last reply by JL Mar 23, 2016. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Ceramic piezo disc as a mic for a reverb spring
Started by Jon Leslie/Runaway Veal Music. Last reply by Fomhorach Mar 1, 2016. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Distortion
Started by Kevin M. Kraft. Last reply by Fomhorach Feb 29, 2016. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Stomp box
Started by smojo. Last reply by JL Jan 4, 2016. 14 Replies 0 Likes
DIY Tremolo
Started by Better Trees. Last reply by Better Trees Mar 10, 2014. 4 Replies 0 Likes
wiring mystery
Started by bucky. Last reply by Bernie Mango Feb 28, 2014. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Ted's Headstock Designs
Started by Ted Crocker. Last reply by Ted Crocker Sep 1, 2013. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Fretting Tips, Tricks & Supplies
Started by Ted Crocker. Last reply by Silent Jim Dec 21, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
How to Find the Center of a Dowel or Circle
Started by Ted Crocker. Last reply by Ryan Rose Nov 6, 2011. 1 Reply 1 Like
Nut & Bridge Slotting
Started by Ted Crocker. Last reply by Mark Werner Oct 18, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Printable Harbor Freight Tools Discount Coupons
Started by Ted Crocker. Last reply by Bear Oct 17, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
not cbg sorry
Started by jon beel. Last reply by ian dawson Sep 28, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
circuit sniffing
Started by petey twofinger. Last reply by Chuck Dubman Jan 5, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
2 prong outlet guitar chord?
Started by Jerryrig240. Last reply by Chuck Dubman Jan 2, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
beer bottle caps
Started by smojo. Last reply by Nick Jan 4, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes
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