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3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim Dvorak Mar 23, 2023. 8 Replies 1 Like

Try to decide what type of pick up to put under the bridge. Using a GittyBucker near the neck, was contemplating just a small peizo under the chrome bridge. Suggestions?Also have an Electric Delta…Continue

Loss two-string bass build instructions

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim Dvorak Sep 27, 2022. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Do anyone have a pdf of the CB Gitty two-string bass instructions?

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"Yeah. I used a Dremel to engrave the paint can lid and drew / wood burnt the artwork."

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"Gitty kit?"

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I live near Quantico MCB, so there was obvious inspiration.

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Tim Dvorak replied to Tim Dvorak's discussion 3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.

"Try again."

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Taffy Evans replied to Tim Dvorak's discussion 3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.

"Use HTML, or go back and repost before closing down. Save typing it all again, very frustrating. Taff"

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At 5:50am on April 27, 2022, BrianQ. said…: Welcome, check out the Resources tab for build/play info and join some groups located in the Posts tab? Forum is for questions and Blog posts are for sharing your build processes? Site is old and has a glitch, here’s the trick to post:

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