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Advice to "Newbys" seeking advice.....

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sam Laxton Jul 21, 2013. 34 Replies 1 Like

First of all, I hate the term "Newby". This community is not some inner sanctum of CBG monks that you have to approach with your hat in your hand. It is just a bunch of folks doing the same thing you…Continue

Basses and truss rods.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin (Voodoo Rat) Hoelting Jun 19, 2013. 2 Replies 0 Likes

After four requests for cigar box basses, I guess it is time to make the leap into truss rods. I want to avoid the chunky strings/chunky neck equation. Here are some thoughts I had......Can I inlay a…Continue

Mixing Piezos and Mags

Started this discussion. Last reply by David McQueen May 30, 2013. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Quick question that may save me a headache.....I am wondering if there are any problems with running a rod/disk piezo through a 2-way switch with a mag pup. Any impedence conflicts, or other problems…Continue

Those pesky warning labels......

Started this discussion. Last reply by Blind Doughboy Mar 6, 2013. 9 Replies 0 Likes

I aquired several of the snow white H.Upmann boxes. You know the ones. Deep box, thin lid, and the most unstrategically place warning label ever. Upper left hand corner....geez.In a word, peanut…Continue

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