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Guitar string frets?Thinking of using some old 32 guitar strings as uke frets. Anyone ever tried? Or have any thoughts about it? Started by Jeff Shewmake |
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May 26, 2023 Reply by Jeff Shewmake |
Snake Oil Humbucker QuestionJust purchased a snake oil humbucker prewired for volume and tone control. The wiring harness does not have a ground wire. Do I need to run… Started by Jerry Draper |
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May 24, 2023 Reply by Taffy Evans |
Need Help on building a Hubcap GuitarI have been given a couple old hubcaps (rather heavy) which I want to build into 3-stringers. Many questions: 1. Is there an online tutori… Started by T-Gripped |
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May 7, 2023 Reply by BrianQ. |
Piezo disc installationIn most videos the piezo disc is sandwiched between the soundboard and the neck running through the box with help of hot glue. This means i… Started by Engblom |
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Apr 21, 2023 Reply by Taffy Evans |
OT: Modifying by sanding the bracingThis is a bit offtopic from CBG. I got a super cheap (70€) acoustic guitar with great intonation. I am trying to see how much I can improve… Started by Engblom |
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Apr 17, 2023 Reply by Engblom |
Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...Hi, here are the build photos in full. I'll let the captions tell the story. I cut all the text out to sav… Started by Taffy Evans |
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Apr 8, 2023 Reply by Tom T |
Guitar Pick-upsWhy are some pick-ups installed at an angle? When there are 2 pick-ups on a guitar, I have noticed that sometimes the second pick-up next… Started by Benny - W5TYZ |
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Apr 7, 2023 Reply by Benny - W5TYZ |
Handy adhesiveJust thought I’d let out a hint on an adhesive that’s worked for me well in woodwork,Gunsmithing and now in guitar building,it has a coup… Started by John B Treutlein |
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Mar 31, 2023 Reply by John B Treutlein |
3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.Try to decide what type of pick up to put under the bridge. Using a GittyBucker near the neck, was contemplating just a small peizo under t… Started by Tim Dvorak |
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Mar 23, 2023 Reply by Tim Dvorak |
The entirely hypothetical encylopedic CGB design and construction book - a long postI just bought a box full of CGB building books, and I must say I'm disappointed. I taught electronics, computers, and networking. I am part… Started by Infirmity Citrus President |
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Mar 20, 2023 Reply by Doug Thorsvik |
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Song lyrics for Steve's new song
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods 5 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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Are metal frets necessary?
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Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods Apr 17. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design
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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
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
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
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
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Song lyrics for Steve's new song
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