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What to do?Ok. I'm trying to decide what to do with this guitar. The neck is twisted, and it will barely hold a tune. So what should I do? Use it for… Started by Michael Gajeski |
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Feb 3, 2010 Reply by Tim |
My latest build - Love the Chateau Real box.The "Pigcolator", it's made with a part from an old coffee percolator. I did a distressed finish and it turned out ok. I would type more o… Started by Randy Webb |
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Feb 3, 2010 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
Volume and tone potsI have two 250k pots that I want to use for a tone and volume control. Does the rating on the pot have any bearing on the size of the cap t… Started by Dan Sleep |
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Recommended Dremel Bit?I have a dremel tool and wondered which bit would be the best for making precise cuts in a CBG, such as F-holes or oval or rectangular cuto… Started by Dave Onastik |
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Feb 2, 2010 Reply by Dave Onastik |
Finished another buildI found these really nice Rocky Patel boxes, so I made this one for my neighbor, who bought it as a gift for his son. Started by Dan Sleep |
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Feb 1, 2010 Reply by Kenyon Whaley |
Fingerboard questionI am currently building a 4 string cbg with a precision bass pickup. I intend to try a bolt on neck so as to be able to adjust the angle ea… Started by Gibson |
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Feb 1, 2010 Reply by Dan Sleep |
screw on neck-will it hold up????i am putting 3 wood screws and glueing this,small 3 string dulci-scale neck,to this box.i am going to glue a support to the inside.will it… Started by O-DAD |
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Feb 1, 2010 Reply by Ben |
$1.99 fret saw(home brew)The first one I tried was to thick.Somebody mentioned using a hack saw for a fret saw, worked like a charm. The first one I used was to thick. I found a 32 tooth per inch saw… Started by Mungo Park |
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Feb 1, 2010 Reply by Nick |
Colorado BuildersHey, who is out there in the Denver Metro area? I am working on my first CB Ukulele. john Started by John Hopper |
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Feb 1, 2010 Reply by John Hopper |
Challenged to build a short 6 string CBGI have a friend who has challenged me (sort of) to build a 6 string CBG that is short enough to fit in the saddlebag of his Honda Goldwing… Started by Dan Sleep |
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Feb 1, 2010 Reply by Bluesdog |
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Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design
Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray yesterday. 6 Replies 1 Like
crossover guitar.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies 3 Likes
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Tune up songs
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Duel output jacks
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
No Harmonics
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Camera suggestions?
Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
CBG site issues, continued.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 2. 6 Replies 1 Like
Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar for the grandson
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies 1 Like
How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 21. 2 Replies 4 Likes
Trash Canjo
Started by Brad in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 19. 6 Replies 3 Likes
Do Measurements Matter?
Started by Jacob Shook in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 16. 10 Replies 0 Likes
There goes the property values...
Started by Southern Ray in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 16. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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