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Challenged to build a short 6 string CBG

I 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

5 Feb 1, 2010
Reply by Bluesdog

Shorty question

So i have a few petite boxes & want to make a mini 3 string. I was wondering what might be a good shorty scale length?-while still gett…

Started by Braxton Nagle

4 Jan 31, 2010
Reply by Roger Martin

Knobs and switches

   Can someone tell me what kind of "volume" knob I need to use for a pickup and a peizo....all seperate of course.  What is a pot? and wha…

Started by Jerryrig240

4 Jan 31, 2010
Reply by Jerryrig240

Or maybe I should just build something like this instead?

Flying V

Started by Dan Sleep

2 Jan 31, 2010
Reply by Dan Sleep

Stationary Truss Rod

Generally when I build a 4 String, I  put a steel bar in the neck, back-fill with epoxy, and top with a fretboard.  What do folks think abo…

Started by Phil Delpierre

3 Jan 31, 2010
Reply by Tim

First CBG pickup question

Hi all, I've been lurking here for a while (there's some really brilliant stuff on this site) without a reason to post but now I've stumble…

Started by Daan Koks

7 Jan 31, 2010
Reply by Daan Koks

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Started by Noisemaker59

0 Jan 31, 2010

advice on what to do about this box

Guys, need some advice on what to do with this box -- Punch Gran Puro Sesenta (same box as Sierra) . See pic. The issue is the logo on the…

Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates

12 Jan 30, 2010
Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates

surface mount 9v battery holder/mount ??

I want to install a surface mount 9V Battery holder on a CBG, simlar to the two on the bottom of this link:   http://www.guitarpartsresourc

Started by Dave Onastik

1 Jan 30, 2010
Reply by Tim

My latest build

I just finished a Cohiba 4 stringer for a friend. I put a piezo under the bridge, added a volume control and some strap buttons. I used the…

Started by Dan Sleep

7 Jan 30, 2010
Reply by Brendan deVallance

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