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String height on new build

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Said Sep 14, 2020. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Hi All,I'm building a 4 string hubcap cbg and the string height will be extremely high at the hubcap end due to the shape of the hubcap. I plan this build to be a slide only but have never built with…Continue

Minimum neck thickness inside biscuit tin guitar

Started this discussion. Last reply by the anonymous pick May 28, 2015. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Hi all, I'm half way through build no. 7 and have a potential issue with the thickness of the neck where it goes through/inside the biscuit tin so I've decided to STOP and ask you guys for…Continue

Biscuit/Cookie Tin Guitars and piezo pickups

Started this discussion. Last reply by jeffrey ross May 3, 2015. 14 Replies 0 Likes

G'day all, I'm in the process of building a biscuit tin guitar and was planning on fitting a duel piezo pick up. I have built 2 of these guitars previously, one with a magnetic pick up…Continue

What magnetic pick up do I need

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wade Jan 31, 2015. 12 Replies 0 Likes

Hi All, I recently built a licence plate guitar and was keen to fit it with a magnetic pickup but I ended up fitting a piezo. It sounds great acoustically but I'm not really happy with the…Continue

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ANZAC 4 String Mandolin No. 14

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ANZAC 4 String Mandolin No. 14

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ANZAC 4 String Mandolin No. 14

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ANZAC 4 String Mandolin No. 14

"Very cool, Paul. Nice nod to history and the folks that served and fought for national and world freedom. "

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ANZAC 4 String Mandolin No. 14

Oct 23, 2021

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Gary O'Slide - Cigar box guitare boîte de bonbons

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"Yes, That certainly passed the sound test. Neat playing too!"

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EH Holden Hubcap

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"Thanks Guys"

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" I'll have to agree on all points made by these gentlemen. Thank you!"

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EH Holden Hubcap

" Now that's purty!"

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EH Holden Hubcap

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EH Holden Hubcap

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Ammo Box 3 String

"Looks as good as it sounds Paul, have built 4 Ammo Box builds in the past, 2 of which were the same size as this one, but!, unfortunately gifted them to a couple of friends, I just ordered another one from Ebay, which I will keep for myself :-D"

Jan 20, 2021

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