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LED hookup

Started this discussion. Last reply by JL Jul 1, 2015. 15 Replies 0 Likes

I just finished a couple of Cigar Box amps. Everything went well until I soldered the LED leads. I bought 2 prewired kits from Gitty. I checked the the leads with an ohm meter and had good continuity…Continue

Gitty 4 pole single coil pickup

Started this discussion. Last reply by Marcus P. Clarke Oct 1, 2013. 18 Replies 0 Likes

I just bought a couple of these from Gitty. When I received them they looked to high on the box. Looking for some pics where these have been installed to get an idea how they look on the top of the…Continue

3 string blank tab sheets

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Wondering if anyone has access to 3 string blank tab paper. I am trying to note some of the songs I'm working on.Continue

Japanese type instrument

Started this discussion. Last reply by robert jones Mar 10, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes

I am thinking of building a Japanese type instrument, 3 strings and wondering if anyone has tried to get the oriental sound. The tuning might be BEb or possibly CFc. I saw the group Yashida Brothers…Continue

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At 6:01pm on November 20, 2012, travis aaron haffron said…: Do you have a picture of the inside of your guitar so I can see how the neck Is atached to the body

At 12:43pm on November 21, 2011, Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw said…: Hi.

I have just sent you an email. I hope if makes sense. Regarding uploading photos, which window are you in when you want to upload photos? Most discussion windows have an "Image" icon similar to a word processing program.

All the best.

John

At 8:32am on November 17, 2011, Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw said…: Hi Marcus.

I think we all have to play around with nut and saddle height to start with. So far I always put a temporary nut and bridge on just to check how it feels and then make final ones. It would be good to see some photos of your work.

All the best.

John

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