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Resonator... not sounding right

Started this discussion. Last reply by JL Oct 27, 2014. 67 Replies 0 Likes

Hey guys. Just finished my first resonator and I'm not happy with the sound. 1-it is very tin-y sounding... too much2-Any abrasion or tap on the body is picked up... even my voice if I talk at the…Continue

Sharing latest 3 string CBG

Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric Kasten Sep 19, 2014. 4 Replies 0 Likes

So I mentioned a while back I was going to work on a CBG with a built in amp/speaker.... and now it is DONE!…Continue

Another amp question

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague Jul 11, 2014. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Bought a Fender 38w amp off craigslist a week back and it has some noise/buzz...Amp on without a cord plugged in = silent as a mouseAmp on with a cord plugged into it, but not into a guitar = low…Continue

Volume pot problem

Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric Kasten Jul 11, 2014. 11 Replies 0 Likes

I soldered up 2 "Little Gem" 1 watt amps and both have strange volume pots... I used all the components required and followed schematics exactly... I've made these before. This time the volume…Continue

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At 6:45am on March 17, 2014, Bad Finger (Eric) said…: Saw your pics in the forum. Nice gits!

Also noticed your profile pic. Fellow Jeep wheeler here also. My old '01 TJ is below. I just got a new JKL Sahara. My wheeling is on hold until I finish my 1947 CJ-2A.

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