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Hey, guys.  I don't know if you're aware or not but check this out:1.  Shane is actually keeping this site going for all of us off of his o…

Started by Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars)

 4 May 10, 2010
Reply by Dan Sleep

Sorry....Piezo Question

OK, I have my piezo and I have my 1/4 inch jack (3 prong).  What prong does the black go to and what prong does the red go to?  Also, do I…

Started by Douglas Eric Marsalis

 7 May 10, 2010
Reply by Alan Roberts

Ahhhh, Bloody Hell

So I finished my first CBG (sorry no pics).  Over all I am pretty happy, but had a few problems.   I read that if you place the piezo in be…

Started by Douglas Eric Marsalis

 6 May 10, 2010
Reply by Keni Lee Burgess

Resenator CBG

I am thinking of making a Resanator CBG but have some questions first.I have a cd tin see attached pics,I was wondering if I need to make h…

Started by Bryon Dodds

 4 May 9, 2010
Reply by Ben

My First CBG

Hey guys.. this is my first post...so please bear with me. Just wanted to upload the pics of my first CBG..Thanks for al the realy helpful…

Started by BassKemist

 11 May 8, 2010
Reply by BassKemist

Are these instructions any good?

Mainly I want to know if that whole eye-bolt set will work?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKg20Cg7gUA&feature=fvw

Started by Charles Davis

 8 May 7, 2010
Reply by Charles Davis

Project given...

A guy at work has given me his old project. He gave up on it as the tremolo split the wood. I plan on removing both humbucker pickups and u…

Started by Tommy

 13 May 7, 2010
Reply by Tommy

FRETS CALCULATION!!! it's easier than you think!!!!

multiply scale length by .9439mark your result.repeat.notes:- most calculators will let you simply press the = key and repeat for you!- you…

Started by Crow

 3 May 7, 2010
Reply by Crow

equipment advice

up until now (15 builds) i have done all my work with hand tools on my lap and my shopmate bench - i have a dremel xpr400 and think i would…

Started by rich gallagher

 4 May 7, 2010
Reply by Shawn

Help with DIY CB amp

Hey, I'm new and a not really a musician, but am trying.I'm working on my first CBG and want to make an amp for it.  I know almost nothing…

Started by Sean Stimac

 12 May 7, 2010
Reply by wes carl

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just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.

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