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1st build and how I did itI started building my Ashton VSG Torpedo CBG#1 on 2-10-10 and finished eight days later. As I had been wanting to make a stringed instrumen… Started by Rick Martin |
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Mar 2, 2010 Reply by HENRY LOWMAN |
First build DONE!!!!!!Well, for the most part it is! I still need to install the peizo, pot, and jack. Other than that I am going to lower the action a bit, but… Started by Christopher Call |
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Mar 1, 2010 Reply by Christopher Call |
Question!!!!!!!Ok, so I got the action down to about where I want it using a smaller bolt for the nut and replacing the bridge with an eye bolt! I also ma… Started by Christopher Call |
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Mar 1, 2010 Reply by Christopher Call |
Almost done with my first CBGHey there. Always wanted to build a CBG for as long as I can remember. Just now got down to doing it! Its about 98% done, and I am stoked!… Started by Christopher Call |
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Feb 27, 2010 Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars |
First time is always a charmOK here it is a 4 stringer, my first build, it was the great fun, despite the mistakes, what first build isn't.Maple neck, recycled gym flo… Started by Mungo Park |
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Feb 26, 2010 Reply by Christopher Call |
Swirl paintingHas anyone in this here site ever swirled painted a cbg? Just wondering if yall have even heard of it. Just needed to know your results..th… Started by brad smith |
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Feb 26, 2010 Reply by Christopher Call |
Cable tie fretsAfter watching the featured video today, I'm wondering if you can actually use cable tie frets on a non-slide guitar with reasonable result… Started by Michael Gajeski |
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Feb 26, 2010 Reply by Michael Gajeski |
dulci (strum) stickSo if wanted to build one of these it would be basically like building a regular 3 string CBG but I'd only fret the 0 2 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 po… Started by Tim Fleischer |
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Feb 26, 2010 Reply by Tim Fleischer |
#2 CIGAR BOX GUITAR 4 STRINGLatest build , four string with piezo for pickup , 25.5 scale. Oak neck and fret board , fret board colored to look like ebony. Guitar p… Started by Kenyon Whaley |
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Feb 26, 2010 Reply by Kenyon Whaley |
Check these guys out! Moreland & ArbuckleAnybody heard of 'em? They are out of Kansas, and have some really good sounds going on. Their latest album is set for Feb 2010 release, a… Started by Nathan King |
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Feb 25, 2010 Reply by ken farmer |
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crossover guitar.
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Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
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Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
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just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
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VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.
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Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
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Tune up songs
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Camera suggestions?
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CBG site issues, continued.
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Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
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Guitar for the grandson
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Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
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How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify
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Trash Canjo
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Do Measurements Matter?
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There goes the property values...
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