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going outta my nut I have successfully replaced the tuning pegs on my CBG from uke pegs to machine tuners. But I am now having trouble with the nut. I love th… Started by Brendan deVallance	7	Sep 9, 2009 Reply by Will Carter
another new guy says hello Hi all, I have been lurking around awhile. I got around to posting pics on my page this morning. I'm going to try to make it to the fest in… Started by Regie	2	Sep 9, 2009 Reply by Paul Doug
Hi from a new member Hi all just picked up a cigar box and three foot of 1x2 hardwood to start my first CBG will keep you updated with progress regards Martin f… Started by martin reed	4	Sep 9, 2009 Reply by Paul Doug
ANOTHER LITTLE PIEZO QUESTION Piezo come in different sizes. The ones from Radio Shack are are what about 1" in dia. I just got some that are 3/4"dia. How does the diffe… Started by Paul Doug	3	Sep 9, 2009 Reply by Diydc
piezo pickup almost finished my cbg. and i am in the process of tring to get it electrified. i have had two go's at making a piezo pick up, and both tim… Started by william taylor	13	Sep 9, 2009 Reply by StarGeezers
Bowing of the neck I finished my first CBG, I know I know, I promised pics, still need to snap some. I did a lot of little corrections here and there to get i… Started by Jonathan	20	Sep 9, 2009 Reply by StarGeezers
Cutting Port Holes ok so what's the best way to NOT screw up the lid when cutting port holes Started by Hip Bone Bellaire	10	Sep 9, 2009 Reply by Hip Bone Bellaire
The Honeydripper I just saw this movie yesterday for the first time (it was playing on Showtime). What a cool flick this was. The movie wasn't a revelation… Started by Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars)	3	Sep 8, 2009 Reply by Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars)
Hangers - Part Two Okay, don't laugh but I found an answer that works for me. Every so often I get CBs that are too small to build CBGs out of. Well, as my wi… Started by Paul Doug	5	Sep 8, 2009 Reply by Jonathan
Newbie question: how does it look "under the hood"? hi guys, I am currently in the "cigar box fever", but I have one last question before building one: how does it look under the lid? I have… Started by Marsup Ecco	7	Sep 8, 2009 Reply by David L.