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bass uke or travel bass building idea suggestions..

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kirby Amick Jul 19, 2017. 9 Replies

Hi guys..  I'm in need of a travel bass .. I've done the math and it'd be a lot cheaper to build something.  I'd sorta prefer  a 4 string.  I live in apartment so am thinking of just modifying a kit…Continue

has anyone ever wired a 1/8 female jack to a 1/4

Started this discussion. Last reply by JL Jul 11, 2017. 6 Replies

has anyone ever wired a 1/8 female jack to a 1/4 switchcraft ?I'd like to try making my own soundhole pickup for acoustic guitar.  looks as if the 1/8 has 3 connectors instead of 2.  I'm a ssuming…Continue

Altered wiring diagram request for piezo's

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kirby Amick Jan 13, 2016. 14 Replies

I think I posted this in a differend topic.. sorry.. still haven't been on the site muchI'd Like to:wire 2 piezos to 1 potentiometer and an input jack without a 3 way switch..  None of the diagrams…Continue

Piezo wiring diagram request

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kirby Amick Sep 13, 2015. 2 Replies

I've looked at all the wiring diagrams I have and the one that I don not see is:wiring two piezos to a jack and volume without a  3 way switch.. could anybody point me in the right direction…Continue

 

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wiring diagram request

Posted on September 12, 2015 at 4:50pm 3 Comments

I've looked at all the wiring diagrams I have and the one that I don not see is:

wiring two piezos to a jack and volume without a  3 way switch.. could anybody point me in the right direction ?

sincerely,  

Kirby

Recommended reading for new builders

Posted on July 4, 2014 at 3:56am 6 Comments

I got interested in this by reading Music Factory by Mike Orr and I have used his wiring diagrams to create stomp boxes and built amp kits from cbgitty.  I would like to build guitars but live in a small apartment.

what are your favorite books for getting started ? 

thanks,  Kirby

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At 3:57pm on July 11, 2014, Clock The Wolf said…

I am in no way shape or form associated with that individual. I was just trying to be helpful...

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I've got no idea.

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