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Resonator Uke - String selection question One thing I really like about building CBG's is that there are so many small steps where you can take a break. Some of them encourage you t… Started by Greg Potts	6	Apr 17 Reply by Mungo Park
6 stringers - attaching a electric guitar neck to a cigar box? What's good everyone? Wondering how to attach a neck to a cigar box..not a handmade neck I know how to do that..my neck is from an electri… Started by Loco	5	Apr 9 Reply by Josh Thompson
anyone got thoughts on string afterlength? I was looking for pearls on the net and found this: http://www.lutherie.net/afterlength-scale.html So Dude calls the strings on the non-bu… Started by TwoShoes	9	Sep 30, 2012 Reply by ChickenboneJohn
Major problem with the action on my first build Hey there - I'm having a major problem that is rendering my first CBG unplayable. I finally got the box glued to the neck, the tuners insta… Started by Jenna	17	Aug 13, 2012 Reply by Kevin O'Connor
Set action w/ custom shims from cardstock After Glenn Reither posted some tips on how he sets string action, http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/break-angle-pros-and-cons?… Started by TwoShoes	6	Jul 15, 2012 Reply by TwoShoes
Electric 3 String Cigar Box Guitar with Gibsy-Style Tremolo on ebay It´s beautifull!!! have a look ! regards Started by Marc Hase	0	May 29, 2012
major problems with my uke. FIX MY NECK! I have only just put on a discussion about trying to find strings for this ukulele because i thought i was on the home stretch. unfortunate… Started by St Ginger	5	Apr 15, 2012 Reply by David L.
Balalaika I know it not a cbg (and a bit communist) but I found a balalaika (Russian guitar)in a local charity shop that need a little TLC. Being cur… Started by Darren Gosling	10	Feb 12, 2012 Reply by Ice Bob
Inexpensive three string slide CBG for sale right here! Check it out: http://www.ebay.com/itm/230708991669?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_606wt_1196 Started by KK Dirty Money	0	Nov 27, 2011
distancing problems between strings and fretboard. Hi all, ive just completed my first CBG and after a SERIOUSLY botched job i have ended up one string short, a neck lower then the lid of th… Started by Caibo	3	Sep 1, 2011 Reply by Caibo