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"Maybe a few pics so we can see what’s going on?"

BrianQ. replied Mar 6, 2021 to whaaaaaa?

 11 Mar 7, 2021
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"Hey guys, try this from now on, or your comments will keep going to the abyss? "

BrianQ. replied Mar 6, 2021 to whaaaaaa?

 11 Mar 7, 2021
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"I have this 5 wire diagram, spdt coil split, hope it helps :) "

BrianQ. replied Feb 14, 2021 to wiring a split coil mini humbucker

 2 Mar 6, 2021
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"Taff, I’m able to click on the links using an iPhone & iPad, not sure what you’r…"

BrianQ. replied Nov 23, 2020 to Canjo tuning

 18 Nov 23, 2020
Reply by Taffy Evans

"so, the screw eye is the nut? Then, yes, if your 1st note is sharp, then the string…"

BrianQ. replied Nov 22, 2020 to Canjo tuning

 18 Nov 23, 2020
Reply by Taffy Evans

"If it’s sharp, then the nut or the fret in front of the sharp note is high. If you’r…"

BrianQ. replied Nov 22, 2020 to Canjo tuning

 18 Nov 23, 2020
Reply by Taffy Evans

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BrianQ. replied Nov 22, 2020 to Canjo tuning

 18 Nov 23, 2020
Reply by Taffy Evans

"How far off is it, is it sharp? It may be sitting high on the nut, have you verified…"

BrianQ. replied Nov 22, 2020 to Canjo tuning

 18 Nov 23, 2020
Reply by Taffy Evans

"You can clean them with whatever you’re using to wash your car, general purpose clea…"

BrianQ. replied Oct 8, 2020 to License Plates for LPGs

 6 Nov 13, 2020
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"Here’s an example of a Flatpup style: https://www.cbgitty.com/guitar-instrument-part…"

BrianQ. replied Aug 7, 2020 to Box style - acoustic or electric

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