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December 2019 Blog Posts (4)
Fresh Christmas Tune- Free Download Link
So here's a fresh blues-harp based Christmas tune. Merry Christmas and if you wish, have a listen, if you like, free download via GrrrRecords: https://tinyurl.com/w23oozf ; -Glenn Kaiser
Added by Glenn Kaiser on December 11, 2019 at 5:52pm — 2 Comments
New Diddley and Song for CBN Christmas Project too :)
So... lovin' this little one! -Glenn
Added by Glenn Kaiser on December 8, 2019 at 11:13am — 5 Comments
Feel like a kid again....why I build guitars
My workshop is, like most, a converted space, a small space: every machine I own is mounted on casters to allow for easy (?) rearrangement of things for a different hand or machine process. In this space I have also learned the discipline of demarcation; when a process is finished tools and supplies are returned to their designated storage drawer, spot or container and precious room is freed to permit another construction activity. I'm actually pretty good at it, having refined it through…
ContinueAdded by john w on December 3, 2019 at 7:30am — 3 Comments
Mag pickup help
I have a cb gitty delta 3 pole pickup harness wired to the jack. I tried to add a volume knob but im not getting any sound? Is it as simple as adding a knob to a piezo? Ive done that without a problem. Also how close to the strings does the pickup need to be?
Thanks
Added by Fantacone Box Works on December 1, 2019 at 1:26pm — 7 Comments
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