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Roger Daltrey - DIY guitars

Started this discussion. Last reply by Cause the Blue rat Nov 9, 2018. 1 Reply

On a recent episode of Marc Maron’s WTF podcast, Roger Daltrey discusses growing up in post-WWII England, Elvis, skiffle groups and building his first two guitars. He doesn’t go into a huge amount of…Continue

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Where can I find this part?

Started this discussion. Last reply by inqstvkat Oct 27, 2017. 9 Replies

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Jug band Concert + DIY workshop in Ann Arbor MI (Sun 8/23)

Started this discussion. Last reply by Hilo Greg Sep 10, 2015. 2 Replies

Has anyone ever heard of this group, the Deep Fried Pickle Project? They're coming to The Ark in Ann Arbor for a concert and DIY instrument workshop. If anyone wants to catch the show drop me a note…Continue

2-String Canjo Tuning question

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wayfinder Mar 27, 2015. 6 Replies

Although I've built a handful of canjos and CBGs, I'm now working on a 2-string canjo and wondering if there is a rule of thumb for tunings, theory-wise. In other words, if I tune the high-pitched…Continue

 

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At 11:32am on January 24, 2015, Jim Morris said…

http://youtu.be/eqI8oK2aM-k

Hey Greg. Thought you might like to see this bass that yours inspired me to make. Also, I shared one of your vids with Tristan who was looking for help with making a tin uke.

Thanks!

At 5:30pm on June 3, 2013, Kevin M. Kraft said…

Greg, is there any way I can hear an example of one of your home recordings?

 
 
 

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