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Found a band on Youtube
Started this discussion. Last reply by jeff weins Jun 6. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Like the title says, I was on the YT last night and found this band. They sound great. 1 guy sings and plays guitar and one guys plays drums while doing the bass lines on a keyboard. 2 guys and they…Continue
New Used Guitar Day x 2
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Jun 24. 22 Replies 1 Like
My local pawnshop had a certain guitar that I saw a couple months ago, but didn't have the money to get it. I finally got some ME money and went to see if they still had it, they did.I took it off…Continue
9 year old guitarist
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Mar 30. 6 Replies 0 Likes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0eACoei1eo&list=RDE0eACoei1eo&index=1This…Continue
Linnstrument Midi Controller
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"If you can try the torch on a piece of scrap it would be good to get the feel of it. It seems like nothing is happening then suddenly it changes. I'd suggest a broader flame and not to close or you will get lines running across the wood.…"
"Not yet decided what this will be, but I know 24inch scale, 3 string, pine neck, oak fretboard. Not sure if I will be fretting or not. not much room on neck for frets. Am going to do my first blow torch look on the neck. Any tips for…"
"Lots of Magazines going under because of low interest from today's generation. They would rather read it on the internet. Had a few years of subscription to Rod & Custom Magazine that went out of business and gave me a year of Street…"
"That's cool. We all tend to try and resurrect our childhood memories. My Dad would get cars, do some mechanical work and body work on them and then sell them for more than he paid. He taught me things along the way."
"these are nice boxes. A friend gave me one which I made into a 4 string fretted. The box had seen a few better days so I gave it a golden oak stain which complemented the aging beat up look. the top on mine was about 1/4"…"
"To make it worse, they probably used russian sheet, which was known for rusting very fast.
Much of the bodywork was made by hand. So they put one uncoated sheet on the other and set at every 3 inches a welding spot. (I used three times more) Water…"
"I bought one for 50 cents at a Goodwill store awhile back, nobody at the store knew what it was(they were all young). LOL
I made a 6 string BO Diddly tribute guitar out of mine. Used the Gitty/Foundry Tone Toaster Bucker pickups(minibuckers that…"
"I bought something a week ago that's pretty awesome and once I finish learning about all of what it does, how to set it and control it and the results of it all, I'll probably start a thread on it. So far I'm liking it alot."
"The only bad things about a router is tear-out from dull bits, going the wrong way with the grain or just the way the wood grain reacts to a fast cutting bit.
A good sharp spoke shave, small plane, heavy file or scrapper is what I use most often. It…"
"I started this thread awhile back no even thinking about the blogs that could be done. LOL
Usually the way these threads work out is: click on the title of the thread and it goes to the first page/beginning of the thread, but if you click on the…"
"Cool bus. It has a lot of room.
It seems that just about every auto manufacturer in the 70's used the same low grade steel that just rusts away. Haha American auto makers cars were well known to have bad rust problems around the fender…"
"Buyer's always right. Then another buyer will pickup the other one. Haha"
"Hi Paul..
we've talked before.......would really like to get involved in your blog, so much good stuff.......question: why do the new "postings" not show up at the top? do i have to drill down to page 94 to see them.? doesn't…"
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- At 9:41am on June 15, 2019,
Andries D. EKER said…
Thanks Paul Will do ! just like in many cases the hunt is nice'r than the kill! relocating these old songs and lyrics takes you to places and people that you never think about ,but verry much enriches your world and way of thinking ! be reading you !
- At 8:30pm on June 13, 2019,
Hi Paul Thanks for the info on that timeless niffty lady Ruth Etting there are some nice recordings from her on the tube so the titel of the song is as old as 1913 ,my titel is the same but my lyrics are still verry differend in relation to the ruth song all thow those lyrics are pretty cool themselfs thank you Paul for the input and efford appriciated !! bee reading you !
- At 12:31pm on June 12, 2019,
Thank you kindly for your vote & Like i trased the song back to Elvis presley
but thats not the song i sing in this version ,the theme is the same but the words are mine, who is that early blues guy that you credit this song to ?
Greeeettssszz A.D.
- At 6:34pm on September 23, 2018,
Thank you for your Like of approval ! Appriciated Greeettsszzz A.D.
- At 2:12pm on July 6, 2018,
Thanks for the like there paul ! appriciated!
- At 4:57am on June 28, 2018,
Hi there Paul Thanks for the Like ! appriciated! good wall full of smooth gits !in the picture show !
- At 6:59pm on May 8, 2018,
Thanks for the Like Paul ! Greeettsszz A.D.
- At 6:12am on May 8, 2018,
Beetlejuice! said…
Ok, thanks and anytime!
- At 2:25pm on April 15, 2018,
Hello there Paul ! Thanks for the Comments! Glad you liked it !
- At 8:05am on March 11, 2018,
Thanks! There is more to it then the eye meets!
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Truss rods in lap steel?
Started by Henrik Jørgensen in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Henrik Jørgensen 4 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
The Doctor method for applying a neat, even layer of glue to small parts
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What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Lonman 20 hours ago. 1167 Replies 8 Likes
Frets and fretboard
Started by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Jerry Jordan yesterday. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone own one of the Lace CBGs?
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Trueing up fingerboard timber
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What Neck Shape do u use or like?
Started by Andries D. EKER in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Andries D. EKER yesterday. 31 Replies 2 Likes
Perma grit sandpaper
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A pair of tambourleles!
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Large unadorned , square corners, silverware box, free
Started by gordon barnes in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Keith Rearick on Sunday. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Garage Sale Silvertone, Amp-in-case...lucky me.
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Fret Sides Dressing
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Slide off decals
Started by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner on Friday. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Getting more out of your fretted three string CBG.
Started by Cause the Blue rat in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Cause the Blue rat on Friday. 15 Replies 0 Likes
30.5" scale lay-out help needed please!
Started by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner on Thursday. 20 Replies 0 Likes
Break angle for bridge
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Day 3: Elephant Canjos (again)
Started by JP Lace Master in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Jul 17. 0 Replies 1 Like
Day 2: folding Travel Diddley Bow
Started by JP Lace Master in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by David L. Jul 17. 3 Replies 1 Like
Day 1: Whiskey Tin Diddley Bass
Started by JP Lace Master in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by JP Lace Master Jul 16. 6 Replies 1 Like
Vertically challenged? Can't drill a 90 degree hole!
Started by Will "KOOL DOG HOOCH" Bonner in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Jul 15. 27 Replies 2 Likes
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Getting ready for next build
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What wood is this?
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Overpriced cigar box in antique store?
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apology
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Gatton Two piece license plate box
"I will post part two where I play it electric later. It has two 27mm piezo discs wired parallel…"
Gatton Two piece license plate box
Part one of the Dave Gatton License plate box guitar. This is the acoustic demo. Part two will be the electric demo. http://www.davegatton.com/guitars-for......
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