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What is up with I'm not a robot?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bluesheart Nov 29, 2017. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Trying to leave comments on photo page and have to go through a visual test to prove I am not a robot? OH , here too?This is bullshit! Continue
Reso cone warning!
Started this discussion. Last reply by RTZGUITARS Dec 8, 2017. 36 Replies 0 Likes
I just did my first build using a lightning reso cone from Gitty and at the end found I had a problem with intonation. I laid everything out first as I always do, used a 24" scale. I was very careful…Continue
Tags: intonation, cone, Reso
OMG what a night!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kirk Nov 9, 2017. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Wow, so glad I went to open mic last night at "The Roma", they have a blues openmic every Tuesday that I go to sometimes. Last night , there were few in attendance ( bad for the venue, I know) but it…Continue
Cereal Box Guitar, CBG, see what I did there?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bluesheart Jan 27, 2017. 5 Replies 0 Likes
SO just for fun I thought I would make a Cereal Box Guitar out of the big boxes we get at BJ's, but I want to also wood grain the box. So by the time I buy wood graining tools, two colors of paint,…Continue
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"Hi, what I would suggest is to put the bridge saddle at the recommended scale length area, string up the instrument,tune it and plot the best position by moving the bridge back and forth under the strings, while referencing the pitch of the strings…"
"Basically with a compensated bridge, the tallest part of it indicates the thinnest string?"
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This thing
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 1:30am 7 Comments 3 Likes
I guess as far as addictions go this is not a bad one to have. I had surgery yesterday morning and was in the cellar laying out out a rat rod build last night. Now I'm up early and since I'm off work, guess what I'm anxious to get back to?? I don't have much in the way of power tools so not too concerned about being doped up a bit, feeling creative somehow.
Comment Wall (337 comments)
- At 7:42am on January 9, 2018,
Scott Schoepf said…
Thanks, nice to meet you too. You’ve got some pretty nice builds yourself.
- At 1:02pm on October 20, 2017,
Darwin Gentry said…
- Thanks for the compliment
- At 11:43am on July 7, 2017,
Rose Ericson said…
- Thanks I have made a huge error on it or it would have been don by now. But I figured out how to fix it, so I will have it up soon! Do you remember the sizes of the strings? How did you go about picking the strings?
- At 4:47pm on August 11, 2016,
Michael Lohrengel said…
Thanks for the friend request Bluesheart - gladly accepted - still can't get over your great vocals and playing - keep on keepin on brother and stay well.
- At 1:57am on August 10, 2016,
Good Morning Bluesheart
Hey man great music - nice vocals and playing - wanted to say Thank You for your comment on the changes made to Black Brick House due to Uncle John's suggestion - I really appreciate all you guys and your constructive criticism and good eyes
- At 6:34am on August 6, 2016,
Thank you for the comment Bluesheart, if you check the latest photos of the Black Brick House you will see a great improvement as I took Uncle Johns suggestion to heart and made the necessary change to the bridge support and it changed the whole dynamics/looks of the build to a much cleaner and better looking CBG - Glad to hear you are doing ok after the heart attack - just took a look through your pictures - you do some nice work and the songs you do are good as well - have a great day
- At 12:06am on April 24, 2016,
Michael Fred Johnson said…
Thanks Bluesheart
- At 12:02am on April 15, 2016,
Nhirvana said…
- Thanks Bluesheart. I'm having a ton of fun building these things!
- At 11:45am on April 3, 2016,
- Hey Bh, I don't know about impedance, but they make a pill for that. I have a very basic understanding of electronics, I read this instructable:
http://m.instructables.com/id/Convert-Any-Radio-Into-a-Guitar-Amp/
. It's pretty easy as long as the radio has a volume "pot" and not micro switches. It's such a cool, easy thing to do. And its seemless, you barely notice the jack. It's cool that the radio will still work normally too!
- At 9:39am on February 6, 2016,
Thanks Bluesheart,it turned out well considering I picked up the wrong can and sprayed it gloss black instead of clear lacquer
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First licence plate build
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Attention New Members
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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?
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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
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Easy DIY Cigar Box Guitar Stand by Eric Denton
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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
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Look what I picked up
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Evans solid body guitar.
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Searching for Poor Man’s Guide Issue #2
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Guitar and amp settings
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