MDF Box Ukes
EgyptPunk & I are thinking about bulding using Romeo & Juliet (MDF) box. Anyone have a uke sound sample of a build with MDF? I've only used wood boxes previously.
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Are Pre-fabbed LM386 Moduals Worth Trying?
I am a novice at electronics but would love to try and make some amps without having to solder every component. Several posts on CBN reference prefabricated Chinese made LM386 modules which are very inexpensive, but it is very difficult sorting out t
Read more…Nonadjustable truss rod
I am helping my daughter build a 5-string long-neck gas can banjo. It needs a truss rod, and we are doing this the found parts and hardware store way. We have an appropriate, small mild steel bar to embed as a non-adjustable truss rod -- sort of earl
Read more…Favorite bridge & saddle construction?
Hey, everyone! I am considering a uke build and am undecided about how to go about making a bridge and saddle. The advanced search capabilities aren't great, so I thought I'd ask: What are your favorite methods for creating a uke bridge and saddle??
Read more…Grounded Amp?
Should an AC amplifier be grounded with a three-prong plug? Mine is an old Peavey Rage 158 from the late 80s and although it has a polarized plug, there is not a third ground wire. This seems potentially dangerous. Also, I am wondering if it may be p
Read more…Volume hum below full, not a ground problem
I have a problem with a piezo pickup harness kit (from CB Gitty) I wired up. In short, it sounds great when the volume pot is turned all the way up, but when turned down just a little, there is a very distracting hum. I have spent hours pouring over
Read more…DIY Disc-O-Tone
I am adding a piezo pickup from CB Gitty to a new build. I understand they can be hot sounding when not shielded, which brings me to my question. If I were to make my own disc-o-tone, are both sides of the piezo covered in wood? If not, should the br
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