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'The Chief'
Posted on July 5, 2011 at 5:31am 10 Comments 2 Likes
While building guitars for the troops, I've finally completed one for myself.
'The Chief' is a 4-string electro/acoustic tenor guitar with a GuitarFuel on-board amp with tone and volume controls, ear bud jack, and speakers built into the body.
The design was inspired by an old radio I found at a yard sale. Maple front and back are joined with mahogany one-piece sides and back panels, walnut neck and maple fretboard make up the woodwork. Corian nut…
ContinueLT Sullivan's Guitar
Posted on April 27, 2011 at 9:55am 9 Comments 0 Likes
LT Virginia Sullivan's three-string CBG has been shipped to her in Afghanistan.
Here is a photo, but if you're interested in more, and some details, go to my blog http://totalrojoguitars.blogspot.com for a look.…
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First licence plate build
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Attention New Members
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Aw, nuts......
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3 string or 4? Trying to make a decision
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Some thoughts needed....
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Are there a set of plans for a six string Cigar box guitar?
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Truss Rods. Needed?
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Tone switch
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Easy DIY Cigar Box Guitar Stand by Eric Denton
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VOLUME POTS
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Does anyone use GBE tuning?
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Converting 3 string to 4 string
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Tuning Wuestion
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Electric Delta 3-pole Pickup
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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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All good here thanks Jess. You?
You mentioned you had some boxes you may be willing to part with - would it be possible to send me a couple of pics of what you have and an idea of price? Best message me directly with them if you can - I did send a message but maybe its lost in the ether.
All the best
no trumpet jess ,and no cigar ....yamaha ..XS 650...
ive spent the last hour looking at your work on the link and will have to spend another hour looking at your own site...class act my friend .
Hi, thanks for the friend add : -)
Jess, if you are going to be at York on the 27th, make sure you stop by my boot and say hi.
Dan
Jess,
Just thought I would drop you a line and see how everything is going..... I really do appreciate the fact that you are building me a guitar. It really means a great deal to me, I wish more Americans were like you guys! God Bless!
Jess,
you know i couldnt wait, So i took a peek at my guitar. That thing is awesome i cant wait to actually get it! Thank you so much, wha you guys do on here is awesome. I will definately be posting pics when it gets here thanks for everything.
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