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String number and tuning questions from newbie

I'm in the process of building my first CBG after many years of playing the bass and 6 string guitar. I'm having a huge mental block in dec…

Started by Lee Ann

 4 May 24, 2010
Reply by Lee Ann

Could I hot glue some wood to a magnet?

           You think some wood would be cool hot glued to a magnet?....I guess I can just use a washer....I am just thinking about a pickup…

Started by Jerryrig240

 6 May 23, 2010
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Speaker Mount Suggestions?

I have a 2" Dia project speaker that I want to mount in a tight space in a CBG, and need suggestions.  The speaker has no mounting feet; it…

Started by Dave Onastik

 12 May 23, 2010
Reply by Tracy Kennedy

Advise on box type and neck wood

Just getting some stuff together to start my first build. I have access to a large variety of wooden cigar boxs and woods for the neck. I w…

Started by Jack Reed

 9 May 23, 2010
Reply by Tracy Kennedy

more piezo issues , imagine that

so i am working out the bugs on my first build , i re-set 2 frets that were a lil high . tested it with 2 homemade amps .  its humming . i…

Started by petey twofinger

 8 May 23, 2010
Reply by charles kimbler

Six string CBG - First build questions...

Hey everyone. I purchased a Karosa neck on eBay which is a nice handmade neck, but it's a little on the rough side for my liking to use in…

Started by Art

 7 May 22, 2010
Reply by David L.

Another question

OK, I've finished my first CBG and I made tons of mistakes that I've learned from and will make much better ones in the future. My question…

Started by Brian " BigB " Saunders

 14 May 19, 2010
Reply by Brian " BigB " Saunders

Finishing Up First Build - Any Advice Appreciated

Hello - Thanks for this cool site and all the helpful information.   I am in the process of finishing up my first cigar box build.  I chos…

Started by Matt Jones

 7 May 19, 2010
Reply by Matt Jones

pics of my first build

well the 14th fret (last one) is a mm too high on the bottom , only mess up when you play the low string past the 12th fret . so i have too…

Started by petey twofinger

 5 May 19, 2010
Reply by Crow

HUMMING PIEZOS

I read on here about wiring two piezos in series to change the tone and impedance and it definitely worked... but, I get quite a bit of hum…

Started by Clay Lake

 4 May 18, 2010
Reply by Clay Lake

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