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Guitar Toys, Guitar Amp Plans

Posted on March 2, 2010 by admin

Replaced the strings on my Telecaster. I had DR 11s on there, switched back to D’Addario 10s. Despite the DRs having hex cores, I can’t tell a difference in the sound, and the decreased tension by going to a lighter … Continue reading →

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Building a Balsa Violin, pt 0

Posted on February 8, 2010 by admin

I know. I’m certifiably insane. The guy who came up with this idea and implemented it has a) roughly 45 years experience building violins b) has roughly 45 years experience building performance rowboats of similar design and c) comes from … Continue reading →

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Cutting F-holes for instruments

Posted on February 5, 2010 by admin

I came across this excellent (if not dry and boring) video on cutting F-holes for your instrument (be it violin, as is in the video, or cigar box guitar). Some things to note here: He uses a transparency type material … Continue reading →

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