transformer pickup on the Broomstick CBG
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An easy way to make a pickup from a transformer. Part 2: Use

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Introduction Prerequisites. This is the continuation of the other post, “Happiness Does Exist! An Easy Way to Make a Magnetic Pickup“. Now it’s about the implementation of the idea of the DIY pickup from the transformer. Charger In the previous post, I said “spare transformer” to use, but I forgot to say where you can…

P-Bass Cigar Box Guitar

Cigar Box Guitar: Aesthetics Vs Functionality: Make a Choice

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Debate on Using Expensive Guitar Parts in Cigar Box Guitar. Few weeks ago there was some interesting discussion in the FB group “Cigar Box Guitar Builders“. Someone started it with the statement, kind of: “I don’t like the idea of using any expensive guitar parts on cigar box guitars.Because there were no expensive parts at…

Cigarbox Ukulele
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Cigarbox Ukulele: A Unique Twist on a Classic Sound

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This is about another “leftover” project. Cigarbox Ukulele.Time by time, while shopping for the cigar boxes I collect the small boxes if they are nice looking and free (my favourite price).I also had 3 tuning pegs and a 2′ poplar plank which left from the 6′ plank used in P-Bass Cigar Box Project It’s not…

Diddley Bow Close Up
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How To Build Your DIY Magnetic Pickup For Diddley Bow: Part 1

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Introduction: Did you know you can build a DIY magnetic pickup for your CBG or Diddley Bow for next to nothing? Magnetic pickups offer a warmer tone and higher output compared to piezo pickups, which are commonly used in these instruments. Materials: Broken headphones (free from friends or electronics stores) Magnet (from the headphones) Copper…