8 String Bass Hey guys, anyone here ever played around with paired strings (mando style) on basses? I know the old mandobasses usually had 4 strings, not 8. Would a full scale 8 string bass be awkward and sloppy sounding? Let's discuss! and possibly build it! Read more… Started by CrocBite
Economy Tuner Problem i've been having some problems with "economy" guitar and mandolin tuners, from different sources. it seems like i'm losing too many of them to gear failure. the little gear just strips out on a tooth, and then it skips. this has happened about Read more… Started by CrocBite in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion
Rod Piezo wiring okay, so i looked around for a while, and haven't really found an answer, so i'll ask it here before experimenting. i just got 2 of the piezo rods from cbgitty. they are not the solderless kind. i cut the plug off, and inside the cord is one w Read more… Started by CrocBite