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Ray Stanis joined Mad Mike's CBG's's group

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A club for beginners who are building for the first time and need some support from each other as well as experienced builders who are willing to teach newbies the ropes. Welcome!See More

May 20, 2020

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Ray Stanis replied to David L.'s discussion Wiring diagrams in the group CBG wiring & electronics.

Mar 24, 2020

Ray Stanis replied to David L.'s discussion Wiring diagrams in the group CBG wiring & electronics.

"Thanks David.. I have been in the house for a month and weeks to go... Trying to wire up single coil in the neck position, piezo in the bridge, separate volume control for each one then a master tone control to the output jack.. My first build and…"

Mar 22, 2020

Ray Stanis replied to David L.'s discussion Wiring diagrams in the group CBG wiring & electronics.

"Trying to get a wiring diagram for a 3 way switch, 2 pickup, 2 volume pots, master tone pot to output jack.. Please help, my first build and it has been a pain... To much experimenting and lack of tools.. Essential tremor worse and hard to hold my…"

Mar 21, 2020

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Ray Stanis replied to Jack Brady's discussion Join the Discussion: To Put Finish on a Paper Covered Cigar Box... or Not?

"Maybe wipe on poly ( regular oil based poly cut 50/50 with odorless mineral spirits ) ... Or tru oil for gun stocks.."

Feb 21, 2020

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At 4:57am on December 29, 2017, Uncle John said…: Hi, Ray. I stared on CBGs a 60 and it has been fun. The teaching video that helped me and many others is knotlenny's cbg 101. Google it or find it on this page too under resources/ how to play. Best wishes.

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