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New Boxes - New RouterDecided to throw these both in one post.... But I got some new toys today! Yay me! A bunch of boxes.... And a router to cut rounded back… Started by Randy Webb |
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Jan 15, 2010 Reply by Outhouse Instruments |
I hit the jackpot!!In my latest foray to the cigar store, I found a baker's dozen of really nice boxes!! I wish it wasn't so cold here in Florida now, I can't… Started by Dan Sleep |
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Jan 13, 2010 Reply by Nick |
Working slow , but showing progress.With the temps in the teens I'm only out in the shop a few minutes at a time, but I have been getting something done. Dulcijo - complete… Started by Outhouse Instruments |
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Jan 13, 2010 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
Diddly bow whammy barAnyone have a good idea for a diddley bow whammy bar? I know that you can bend the board and get the effect, but what about someting with a… Started by Jerryrig240 |
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Jan 12, 2010 Reply by John C Predmore |
Need A Large Cohiba BoxI want to make a nice 6 string. I have and old stew mac tele neck and enough parts. I can't seem to score a nice box locally. Any help here? Started by Niles Galloway |
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Jan 12, 2010 Reply by Roger Martin |
Noisey tin boxI have recently completed a 3 string using a tin box body. As a pickup I bought an ebay special which is one of those devices used to elect… Started by Sherb |
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Jan 12, 2010 Reply by RL Mott |
Hi from Galloway, ScotlandHello! So heartening to find a community interested in the same things as me. I am a keen guitarist, amateur builder and blues obsessive!… Started by Gibson |
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Jan 11, 2010 Reply by Roosterman |
angled PickupI have noticed people having the pickup at a angle (non peizo), my thinking is that it is so the pickup is under the strings if the pickup… Started by Mungo Park |
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Jan 11, 2010 Reply by JIM SAVAGE |
Zero fretI am thinking of making one of my builds a zero fret model, and having the bridge not be notched as well. Is there a down side to not havin… Started by Dan Sleep |
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Jan 10, 2010 Reply by Ben |
My First Build for 2010My first self-built CBG. Apologies for the poor picture quality. It's a simple 3 string with 22.5 inch scale length using a piece of Oak fo… Started by Strolling Tone |
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Jan 10, 2010 Reply by Strolling Tone |
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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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Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
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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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