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Been gone a while need some inspiration
Started this discussion. Last reply by james pobog Oct 29, 2019. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Have this old 6cyl valve cover that’s been hanging in my shop for several years. Thought about a lap steel but measurements make me think it would be too wobbly. It’s 27”L x 6”W x 4”Deep. Any…Continue
Shamisen build?????
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ted Crocker Jul 14, 2018. 2 Replies 1 Like
Morning all, been gone from here for a while working on other projects (4 wheel) lol. Any way have a friend that would like me to build a shamisen. I see where a few have talked about them but…Continue
Neck design ideas, need input!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg Bement Sep 20, 2015. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Using this old wooden popcorn bowl, top will be some old phonograph records. Not sure what to shape it like or just use an old 6string neck I have. Any unusual shapes come to mind?? Thanks
Advice on making a wooden banjo ring.... of sorts....LOL
Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg Bement Jul 31, 2014. 26 Replies 0 Likes
I am making a banjo of sorts to give to my local VW bug club to use in their silent auction. All the money goes to local children's cancer charity " Buggn' for a Cure".Any way I made the body out…Continue
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Greg Bement replied to Greg Bement's discussion Been gone a while need some inspiration
"Thanks Wayfinder, I'll try that. And Brian thanks for the pic, make me lean more to the lap steel as it would be so long in Guitar fashion. And was thinking more of using the valve cover open side up. Again thank you both."
BrianQ. replied to Greg Bement's discussion Been gone a while need some inspiration
"I have seen a few neck thru cbg’s & basses with valve covers, if you do go lap steel, you could always put rubber feet on bottom, I’m sure it wouldn’t flip if it was laying flat with downward pressure? "
Greg Bement replied to Greg Bement's discussion Been gone a while need some inspiration
"Plenty sturdy, just not sure what way to go with it. Height I’m thinking would make it to roll over while playing or am I over thinking it?"
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Been gone a while need some inspiration
Have this old 6cyl valve cover that’s been hanging in my shop for several years. Thought about a lap steel but measurements make me think it would be too wobbly. It’s 27”L x 6”W x 4”Deep. Any other ideas out there somebody would like to share with me? Or how to make work as a lap steel. ThanksSee More
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Cool build Greg. I added the pics to your posts. In the future, click the add photo icon to upload them and they will show up in the post
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- At 3:17pm on August 6, 2013,
Hi Greg, welcome to the Clubhouse!
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