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Sold One!

Sold a guitar this morning. The buyer tuned and played it before leaving, it was the first time I have heard one of my builds played. I thought it sounded pretty good.

Started by William McCauley in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts

New Build

I'm working a new guit with a very small Punch box. Because of the small size I was thinking of doing a one or two stringer. Any suggestions on which strings to use?

Started by William McCauley in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

Was listening to "Front Porch" on XM radio to day and the dj played a song by Big Joe Williams. He said that Williams played a home made 9 (yes,9) string guitar. Does any have any knowlege of this man?

Started by William McCauley in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts

Alternate fret material

Just finishing up a build, and ran out of Gitty fret mat'l. I could just order more, but I want to try something different. Any suggestions?

Started by William McCauley in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

nasty suprise

Got a nasty suprise last nite. I was cutting two necks out of an oak 1x4 when the wood split going thru the saw. The split was internal with no sign of it on the outsides of the board.The only indication that something was wrong was some rough grain

Started by William McCauley in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts

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Sold One!

New Build

Big Joe Williams

Alternate fret material

nasty suprise

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