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Creating a logo/Printable water slide decals on headstocks?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague Jun 16, 2015. 31 Replies 0 Likes
I want to create my own logo for the headstock of each guitar I build. Has anyone had success with those printable water slide decals? Any other ideas to put your logo on the headstock?Continue
How will the finish affect the sound?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas "Duck" Petry Jun 30, 2014. 18 Replies 1 Like
I am using amber shellac on the box. How will the thickness of the shellac affect the sound? I am assuming a thin layer is best. the plan is to use a piezo rod bridge pickup with a preamp. Should…Continue
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Recycling wood.
Posted on June 29, 2015 at 10:42am 2 Comments 3 Likes
Reading someone else's post inspired me to do a little recycling. I had an old sawhorse that I wanted to get rid of. The wood was so beat up, it was not worth selling. So, I recycled it. I am thinking of making a dulcimer and a dog bowl resonator. We shall see.
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ContinueFret-slotting jig
Posted on June 26, 2015 at 12:04pm 9 Comments 6 Likes
I am using a new fret-slotting jig I built based on a design from http://sixgunguitars.com/fret_slotting_jig.html
It uses a razor blade for a slot locator. It works great!
I decided to build it after doing my first fretboard for a dulcimer stick. It was hard to get the slots perfectly straight. This little jig will be a real time saver. And the quality of my fretting just went…
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First licence plate build
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. on Saturday. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Attention New Members
Started by BrianQ. in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Sep 9. 0 Replies 3 Likes
What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Sep 8. 2270 Replies 19 Likes
Aw, nuts......
Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by A.D.EKER Aug 20. 10 Replies 0 Likes
3 string or 4? Trying to make a decision
Started by Nathan Binns in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Aug 17. 14 Replies 1 Like
Some thoughts needed....
Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 16. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Are there a set of plans for a six string Cigar box guitar?
Started by Virgil Fiori in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 13. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Truss Rods. Needed?
Started by ILL GREEN in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Aug 13. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Tone switch
Started by Wolfeather in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Aug 11. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Easy DIY Cigar Box Guitar Stand by Eric Denton
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Kim Mosier Aug 1. 6 Replies 8 Likes
Quick Tips for Cheapskates #1
Started by BrianQ. in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Jul 29. 2 Replies 4 Likes
VOLUME POTS
Started by Allen in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Jul 29. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone use GBE tuning?
Started by rodger moore in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Jul 28. 23 Replies 0 Likes
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Jul 27. 18 Replies 1 Like
Tuning Wuestion
Started by Jerry Draper in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Jerry Draper Jul 22. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Electric Delta 3-pole Pickup
Started by Michael Bowlin in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Neeraj Pardhan Jul 21. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Look what I picked up
Started by John B Treutlein in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by John B Treutlein Jul 2. 12 Replies 6 Likes
Evans solid body guitar.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jun 30. 8 Replies 5 Likes
Searching for Poor Man’s Guide Issue #2
Started by Tim Gratsinger in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tim Gratsinger Jun 26. 21 Replies 2 Likes
Guitar and amp settings
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Paul Craig Jun 25. 6 Replies 0 Likes
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THIS BLUES LABEL IS LAUNCHED!!
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Pictures of my new Guitar (4 strings).
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Thanks for the friendship Alan. One can never have too many cbgers for friends. Nice to know ya.
Thank you for Commenting on my post,glad you liked it ! Greeeettsszz A.D.
thanx man
Taking my checkers guitar build to the high school where I teach in Sacramento. I am going to share it with the guitar class.