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"Hey ILL. Yeah I believe I've followed all advice and wiring diagrams, but I'm obviou…"

Mike replied Mar 30, 2019 to Artec mini amp

 12 Apr 1, 2019
Reply by Kigar

"Yeah, nah. Tried everything. Has anyone actually done this on one of cbgittys little…"

Mike replied Mar 18, 2019 to Artec mini amp

 12 Apr 1, 2019
Reply by Kigar

"Yeah."

Mike replied Feb 24, 2019 to Artec mini amp

 12 Apr 1, 2019
Reply by Kigar

"Good diagram. I found one similar on the net, which is probably what I should've don…"

Mike replied Jul 19, 2017 to Earthing

 7 Jul 21, 2017
Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague

"Hey JL. Can't thank you enough. All back to beautiful. Now I have knowledge to take…"

Mike replied Jul 18, 2017 to Earthing

 7 Jul 21, 2017
Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague

"Hey JL. I'm a complete beginner as far as electronics go. I connected the wire to th…"

Mike replied Jul 18, 2017 to Earthing

 7 Jul 21, 2017
Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague

"I think you're right. And like you say, strings are relatively cheap so experimentat…"

Mike replied Jun 23, 2017 to Lite vs medium strings. Go!

 19 Jun 23, 2017
Reply by Mike

"Hey chicken bone. Along the same lines, ie, string tension and playability. What is…"

Mike replied Jun 16, 2017 to Lite vs medium strings. Go!

 19 Jun 23, 2017
Reply by Mike

"I shall reference that reference. Thanks LJ."

Mike replied Jun 15, 2017 to Lite vs medium strings. Go!

 19 Jun 23, 2017
Reply by Mike

"Thanks JL. Yeah, I've tried a #2 @ .014. Seems much better."

Mike replied Jun 14, 2017 to Lite vs medium strings. Go!

 19 Jun 23, 2017
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