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AGP #179 - ''Dirty Harry''

Posted by AGP # on May 13, 2015 at 10:13pm
AGP #179 - “Dirty Harry’’(3+1 Bass String CBG )Scale : 635mm / 25inchesStrings : .060 / .042NW / .032NW / .024NW /Tuning : GGDGPinched the idea for this build off "Nigel McTrustry's" recent video lesson for Seven Nation Army, after a couple of attempts over the last few years (with no success) to combine a Bass String with standard strings, I finally got one to work, (Thank You Nigel !!!), had a few problems initially with a lot of "hiss, buzz and hum", this was removed by grounding the jack to the tailpiece and applying self adhesive copper foil tape to the back of the pickups, whether one of these methods worked individually, or it was the combination of the both, I don't know because, my knowledge on the electronic side of things is limited.All the timber used is a combination of (free) recycled Piano and scrounged building site offcuts, attempted to achieve an aged greyish look by applying a coat of "Vinegar & Steel Wool" mixture, which didn't do the job I expected, hence the name "Dirty Harry", this little hiccup is more than compensated by the 'Voice' of this grotty little CBG, it rattles, roars and bellows, but much to my family and neighbours disgust, "I'm having a ball with it".
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  • the anonymous pick May 14, 2015 at 6:06pm

    :-o

  • Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans May 14, 2015 at 4:58pm

    That I understand.  Finally posted a couple of short vids of my own.  People seem to be pretty forgiving here!  ;-)

  • AGP # May 14, 2015 at 4:57pm

    Thanks 'Pick',

    I forgot to mention the recycled Tailpiece was made from the Aluminium back plate of a trashed speaker from the dump, it was originally timber but couldn't take the tension when stringed and snapped. 

  • AGP # May 14, 2015 at 4:52pm

    Thanks 'Gary W', haven't been confident or knowledgeable enough to post a Video yet, but will work on one soon.

  • AGP # May 14, 2015 at 4:48pm

    Thanks 'UJ' and yes! it is a "Lot Of Fun"

  • Uncle John May 14, 2015 at 3:26pm

    Well named.  Glad you  got it de-hissed and de-hummed.   Love that finish.   Would be a fun one to try.

  • Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans May 14, 2015 at 10:51am

    Awesome job, AGP!  Like the pickups arrangement.  Posting a vid???

  • the anonymous pick May 13, 2015 at 10:22pm

    nice  ...

      btw  ...  have  you  seen my  sub woofer  ?  i  left  it  right around there somewhere    :-/

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