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Amps to give that Swampy delta feeling

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Sawyer Jan 10, 2015. 54 Replies 2 Likes

Hi all, I've been out of pocket, now retired and volunteering at various State and Federal parks, many without internet. Now working on my 18th build, and learning more with each new one. Must be…Continue

Best Packaging

Started this discussion. Last reply by Busyhands Slim Jan 12, 2013. 4 Replies 0 Likes

What is the best way to package gits for shipping? I need to ship a build I di for my brother in law. I'm in Texas, he's in Pennsylvania. Continue

Outdoor type cigar boxes.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Longhand Dec 9, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Looking for wooden CBs that have artwork of Cowboys, buffalo, hunters, etc. I have an idea for a CBG and would like to see how it would turn out!.Continue

order of assembly

Started this discussion. Last reply by Slowpaw Steve T Dec 6, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I'm still too new and excited in this endeavor, so I haven't been able to solidify a "procedure" and standard for myself. This has probably been covered in depth before and if so, please point me in…Continue

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At 12:42am on March 2, 2013, jabes said…: hi re the fretting question , it's called diatonic fretting as used on a dulcimer/ strummer. simply do- ray- mi etc ,good fun to play around on . plus stick a capo on the 1st fret and you get 3 ,5 7 9 12 positions for a bit a bluesy noodling. hope this helps . you got some pretty neat stuff btw ...J

At 2:56am on February 11, 2013, Doug Christensen said…: Hello Dick, I'm Doug & up here in College Station. Mainly build, but have some slide experience.

At 11:39am on January 8, 2013, MichaelS Country Boy Guitars said…: Dick, you asked about my fingerboard's. My necks are made from rough wood in my dads barn, its black walnut. The necks are solid one piece. I did make a bunch of fretboard stock that I was selling if you need some.