Hi Mike,

Update, our trip to Halifax in early April is unfortunately cancelled. So if you're still planning a trip to Cape Breton, give em a shout and we'll figure out a meet up, okay? Cheers.

Hey Mike,

Just missed ya in chat Wednesday afternoon. Yeah, no not likely coming to Hfx this week due to weather &schedule. But more likely in early April. Saw your comment, and of course can meet ya at the Esso if you're passing thru to Cape Breton. Can gimme a call (902) 872-2840

Hi and thanks! I am only making a few pickups at a time, they are here

http://acme-guitar-pickups.blogspot.com/

thanks for asking, John

I looked at the site...for Keith's...I saw the large wooden boxes...are those what you mean for amps?

Hey Mike, good to hear from you

If your going to add a piezo pickup to your cgb lap dulci...cut a slot and use a rod piezo, they can be cut shorter. I would just add wings to either side of the slot, drop in the rod and add a bone saddle.

Under the fretboard

No experience with speakers for pickups, but have read numerous posts that suggest it can be done. Since it is small, placement seems simple. But too close to the sweet spot, and it may be too harsh. Too far from it and it may sound dampened.

Seems the neck is a fine place to put it

http://handmademusicclubhouse.com/photo/for-mike?context=user

This one I used a forsner bit to make spots for the two discs...but I have done same to a slat of wood (walnut or other hard wood) as a bridge, then place a saddle on top of that

Hi Mike,

I haven't put two piezos in two different locations (one at bridge & one at neck). When I use two disks, they go side by side right, either inside the piece of wood I use as a bridge, or inside the box right under to bridge location. I think I have a pic that shows what I mean.

Also, always on the hunt for 1/4 inch stock for fretboards

Lucky guy, Mike, going to ECH to shop for goodies n bits. Gotta get there myself to have a look around and spend some $$.

I'm always on the lookout for strips n bits I can use for laminating, like 5 pc. bodies/headstocks, etc. in darker woods like walnut, since I use maple alot, the color contrast is nice.

Enjoy, and I'll look you up next time I'm coming to Halifax.

Hey Mike,

Just wanted to give a huge thanks for the Elmar pickup...and for the visit. It's great to meet another builder face to face and talk shop. Really impressed with your J. Daniels guitar. I look forward to getting together again, maybe next time I'm down in Halifax.

I'll be sure to put that pup to good use, and happy to return the favor, for sure.

Take care and have a safe trip home Wednesday.

Sure Mike, just send message thru here or fted25@yahoo.ca

Looks great. Good to discover another cbg builder in Nova Scotia.