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Wiring advice please

Started this discussion. Last reply by J Lee Aug 12, 2014. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Attached is the diagram I've been using to help me solder in my pickups....all of which have had just 2 wires attached. Also attached is the latest pickup I bought....which has 4 (3.5?) wires.Can…Continue

Bridge position

Started this discussion. Last reply by Slow Slough Guitars May 26, 2014. 21 Replies 0 Likes

As a novice builder, I was advised that the bridge should be one third the way up the box. However, I'm seeing more and more beautiful looking (and sounding) cbg's on here where the bridge is amost…Continue

My new favourite tool

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Ok....someone has some explaining to do!How come there isn't a myriad of comments on here espousing the therapeutic value in the beautiful process of shaping a neck with a spoke shave?I bought my…Continue

Adding a volume pot

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Hi guysI've ordered one of these:…Continue

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