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Can anyone give me any suggestions for Piezo placement for an electric washboard?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wade Aug 3, 2014. 10 Replies 0 Likes

I have tentatively hot-glued a rod Piezo to the back, where the washboard surface meets the edge piece of the frame, and it doesn't sound too bad. However, I've also got a disc Piezo, and was…Continue

Which side of box to use as soundboard?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Grease Stains Nov 24, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes

Hi all,After a too-long hiatus, I am about to start on several new builds. I've learned a lot from playing my previous builds as to what works well and what doesn't, and I'm hoping this new batch…Continue

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Question about magnetic pickups and strings

Started this discussion. Last reply by colin mcgrath Apr 14, 2011. 11 Replies 0 Likes

Hi, I am currently working on my second CBG build and plan on using an old Telecaster-style neck pickup in it. I've heard that bronze-wound acoustic guitar strings are the best choice for CBGs, but I…Continue

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At 1:47pm on July 9, 2011, darren brown said…: thanks for the comment .

At 8:15pm on July 6, 2011, Dazedlemonpie said…: thanks for the add ! I love the colorful one u made, am inspire to make something with a similar theme......hehehehehe....too little time..so much to do.

At 11:34am on June 8, 2011, JUJU said…: Hey Pinkie

Thanks for the friends invite and the comments on the Plank#8 and the Plank Video most kind of you mate :)

juju.

At 10:23pm on April 29, 2011, dogfinger steve said…: thanks for the comments Pinkie, i was gonna leave it fairly traditional looking but only had one hand of tuners left hence the cutaway headstock. and the tail piece...it just looked too big so the grinder came out, then i had a drill in my hand...i love building these things:0)

liking your builds, really nice work

steve:0)

At 4:50pm on April 20, 2011, rodney fruits said…: Thanks for the comment! ... Did you build the ones you have on yur page here? I likes them, very cool.

At 2:17pm on April 19, 2011, darren brown said…: the strings are dean markly electrics 10/52s the adg strings and the high e for the twin .thanks .db.