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"Here is a neat little One Watt Audio Amplifier for less than 11 bux... The circuit…" John Sims replied Jan 4, 2009 to Simple Underground Electronics	16	Oct 11, 2009 Reply by Mark
"Alot of you use this product for finishes. I have not used it yet, but I have used M…" John Sims replied Jan 3, 2009 to CBG Underground Finishing Tips & Tricks	10	May 3, 2009 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates
"Of course, you can always buy the sweet sounding Danelectro Honeytone amp for less…" John Sims replied Jan 3, 2009 to Simple Underground Electronics	16	Oct 11, 2009 Reply by Mark
"Also, see THIS THREAD for ferrule tricks and tips! Thanks Low Budget!" John Sims replied Jan 1, 2009 to Simple Underground Secrets	11	Oct 20, 2009 Reply by John Sims
"Nice! I also use rivets with the shaft removed. I like the ball trick! Save those br…" John Sims replied Jan 1, 2009 to Simple Underground Secrets	11	Oct 20, 2009 Reply by John Sims
"Here's another tip to finish up that snazzy CBG... A recessed jack plate! Use small…" John Sims replied Jan 1, 2009 to Simple Underground Secrets	11	Oct 20, 2009 Reply by John Sims
"Here's a cool tip to snazzy up those Bridge Pins... I use a screw finish washer to m…" John Sims replied Jan 1, 2009 to Simple Underground Secrets	11	Oct 20, 2009 Reply by John Sims
"That's the key. Consistency in the depth. That's why I score a line using a hacksaw…" John Sims replied Jan 1, 2009 to Making and Installing Frets on your CBG	17	Dec 2, 2009 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates
"It holds up very well on the plated nails. Specialty hardware shops have real brass,…" John Sims replied Dec 31, 2008 to Making and Installing Frets on your CBG	17	Dec 2, 2009 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates
"Here's a tip to remove those boxes wrapped in paper, the paper liner or those pesky…" John Sims replied Dec 31, 2008 to Simple Underground Secrets	11	Oct 20, 2009 Reply by John Sims

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Sharpie safe varnish for saving signatures on CBGs

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Strap buttons on the cheap

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Side markers on the REAL cheap!

Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Soul Cat Guitar Uke and Amp Nov 28, 2011. 10 Replies 1 Like

Homemade Dot Fret Markers

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Fretboard radius sander on the cheap

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35mm metal slide storage box

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questions about installing a pickup

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John Sims's Discussions (14)

"Here is a neat little One Watt Audio Amplifier for less than 11 bux... The circuit…"

"Alot of you use this product for finishes. I have not used it yet, but I have used M…"

"Of course, you can always buy the sweet sounding Danelectro Honeytone amp for less…"

"Also, see THIS THREAD for ferrule tricks and tips! Thanks Low Budget!"

"Nice! I also use rivets with the shaft removed. I like the ball trick! Save those br…"

"Here's another tip to finish up that snazzy CBG... A recessed jack plate! Use small…"

"Here's a cool tip to snazzy up those Bridge Pins... I use a screw finish washer to m…"

"That's the key. Consistency in the depth. That's why I score a line using a hacksaw…"

"It holds up very well on the plated nails. Specialty hardware shops have real brass,…"

"Here's a tip to remove those boxes wrapped in paper, the paper liner or those pesky…"

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