Funny thing about Seasick Steve...
Is it just me, or does he look like Master Roshi from Dragon Ball Z???
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Hello All,
First post and first CBG. I've been lurking for a few months and I want to say thanks to everyone who has posted build ideas and techniques. I've used many of them.
This is a three string (GDG) build with an under saddle rod piezo pickup.
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Hi, I thought this might be of interest to some of you. There are many more but I thought these might be of most use.
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