Statesboro Blues on home made LPG & Iowa Saxophone
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2 vs 4 string
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cause the Blue rat Jul 1, 2016. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Opinions, thoughts, I'm thinking out loud. To build a 2 or 4 stringer? Plan on it being fretted, but, oh which to choose? I'm in the process of building the box from old scrap, it's probably pine.…Continue
Turnings for a 20" scale
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wayfinder Jun 19, 2016. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I'm about done with my 6th build. For all my previous ones I've done open G and D at a scale of 24-25". This current one will be fretless at a shorter scale of 20". I'd like to try a different tuning…Continue
CBNation thank you
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joseph Wesolowski Jan 17, 2015. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I just wanted to give a shout out to such a helpful community of builders. Everyday I find new inspiration for the next build. I'm still a newbie with only 3 builds underneath my belt. But everyday I…Continue
Stomp boxes
Started this discussion. Last reply by the anonymous pick Jan 11, 2015. 3 Replies 0 Likes
For the past few weeks I've been youtube'n stomp boxes. I've seen them acoustic, with piezos and with speakers. I understand the basics with the piezo but not so much with the speaker.I am entirely…Continue
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Statesboro Blues on home made LPG & Iowa Saxophone
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Statesboro Blues on home made LPG & Iowa Saxophone
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