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Trouble sending pictures
Started this discussion. Last reply by bizzaro guitaro Jun 1, 2016. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I'm having trouble sending a picture. I get an email stating delivery failure. I've tried a couple email addresses. Still can't get through. Any suggestions? Thanks
Resonator guitar
Started this discussion. Last reply by bizzaro guitaro May 29, 2016. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Good morning out there,I'm looking for some plans for a resonator build. I saw some here a wile ago. Any info. Would get me started. Thanks,Bizzaro
tele pickup
Started Sep 11, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
I am looking for a way to install a tele pup in my next build. I saw a drawing on this subject here once.Should have saved it! Any one have any pics they would like to share? Thanks in advance.Continue
wiring dual piezo's
Started this discussion. Last reply by Darren Wolbold Apr 16, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hello nation, can any one tell me how to wire 2 piezo's in parallel? I want to use a pot,2 piezo's and a jack. Also ,another way I was thinking of is using 2 vol. pots. Is this a good idea? What do…Continue
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"Somehow I can’t find the feedback from Will anymore. I need to know more on the distance he mentioned from string to bridge.help"
"Thank you for your feed back Will. I will let you know how I make out when it’s finished."
"Hello all, I’m building an electric steel string tenor ukulele. Any advice on the gauge strings I should use. Thanks for your input. Bizzaro"
"I lost the paper that came with mine while moving, but I believe the operating voltage is 9V to 12V.
Use 2 9volt batteries in parallel for longer use or a 9volt Walwart with a high milliamp rating(800ma or higher). Walwarts can sometimes cause RF…"
"Usually that is caused by string height. The higher it is, when you hold down at fret 12 you pull it sharp. "
"Also does anyone know the max voltage for the psycho knob? Artec website says it can work down to 5V but no max is given. My amp can use 8-18V."
"Hope its OK to resurrect this thread. I installed the psycho knob in my amp and yes it does suck a battery dry pretty quickly when its shared with the power amp. Especially on the highest setting which gives me a nice lo-fi fuzz effect, albeit…"
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- How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?
- from a friend
- How many instruments have you built so far?
- Over thirty
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- They all sound different in their own way,even though I basically build them the same way.
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Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 8:44pm on April 7, 2020,
Will King said…
Hi Bizzaro...For my Tenor Ukes with steel strings, I use Electric guitar strings: Low G=26W, C=17, E=12, A=10. The string anchor point should be as short/close to the bridge as possible, no more than 2 inchs, because the total length of the string has a lot to do with way the string vibrates even though it is terminated by the bridge and nut. Having a sharp angle on the string at the bridge and nut is also very important. I always use a neck through for my steel string ukes.
- At 4:16pm on November 2, 2017,
Joe Nanzer said…
- What's up bizarro? Been building and playing cbg's for just over a year now. I'm from the Chicago area, thanks for the ad.
- At 6:31pm on July 25, 2015,
A.D.EKER said…
Hi there Bizzaro ! Thanks for the Nice Comments !! Glad you liked it !!
Greeeettsssz A.D.
- At 3:26pm on January 27, 2012,
Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw said…
Hi there.
Thanks for the friend request. I must say how much I like your skull guitar. Very striking instrument. You're obviously getting stuck in to this stuff. Look forward to seeing more from you very soon.
All the best.
John
- At 5:55am on November 6, 2011,
Keni Lee Burgess said…
Thank you bizzaro guitaro for joining my group. Feel free to ask questions or add to the discussion. Please check out my instructional video CDs:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/njmikeb/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee
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What random stuff have you used for a bridge?
Started by Muddytone in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Jerry Jordan 16 hours ago. 5 Replies 2 Likes
Getting intonation right
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Engblom 18 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone with experience in 1-3-1 tuning?
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. yesterday. 8 Replies 1 Like
Pickup type and placement
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Restoration of a Regal 1930s Domino guitar. with video
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String attachment place
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Monday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Truss rod?
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Nov 30. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Building a 3-pole single coil pickup
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Baritone Slide Guitar
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Using low E, A and D strings?
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Nov 19. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Discussion: Toothpick Frets?
Started by Habanera Hal in Feature Articles. Last reply by Mark Miller Nov 17. 27 Replies 4 Likes
Help for an oldie
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers Nov 17. 9 Replies 0 Likes
The Cigar Box SITAR Experiment - by Shane Speal
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Mark Miller Nov 17. 4 Replies 1 Like
Your take on this bizarre guitar
Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Vladimir Mazic Nov 16. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Some questions about tuning
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