"We'll see how it turns out. I'm waiting for the new fret material now. …"
#1 resource for Cigar Box Guitars, Free Plans, How-To, Parts & More!
Here is an Excelsheet I made calculating the fret positions for any string length (in centimeters)
Just enter the distance between the nut and the bridge in the yellow cell...
All measurements are in centimeters...
Have fun!
- Attachments:
Replies to This Discussion
-
Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on -
Thanks for sharing Erwin. I'll post my method soon, I call it "fret positioning for dummies" ha ha
Taff
-
Permalink Reply by Timothy Hunter on -
cheers for this. there are various websites that do this but it is always handy to have a tool that can work offline!
-
Permalink Reply by Tom T on -
Handy tool. BTW you can enter inches as well as cm and get an accurate calculation.
-
Permalink Reply by Janis Wilson Hughes on -
Thanks for sharing this!
-
Permalink Reply by Gary Stenzel on -
Thanks for this Erwin!
The Essential Pages
Site Sponsor
Recommended Links & Resources
- Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
- 3-String-Guitar.com - John "Red Dog" McNair's unique take on cigar box guitars and their history - lots of historic photos!
- The Cigar Box Guitar Museum @ Speal's Tavern - Shane Speal's Family Tavern and Cigar Box Guitar Museum
- The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.
Forum
Thin a top
Started by Mark Werner in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Mark Werner 9 minutes ago. 23 Replies 0 Likes
What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Jeff 'Bones' Reilly 3 hours ago. 88 Replies 1 Like
Taking CBG's to a festival
Started by Ted Stahl in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Wade 4 hours ago. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Turkey Roasting Pan Git
Started by Grandpa in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Grandpa 8 hours ago. 2 Replies 2 Likes
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly on Cigar Box Guitar! Latest viral video from Jerome Graille
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by Cause the Blue rat 18 hours ago. 6 Replies 5 Likes
Bass git fret question
Started by Grandpa in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Grandpa 20 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
suitcase amps
Started by bigmcgiv in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Paul Craig yesterday. 10 Replies 1 Like
Folk Outsider, 3-String Stephen LIVE at Gitty's
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by jeff Cadzow yesterday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Bass/lead hybrid resonator!
Started by Jamie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig on Tuesday. 7 Replies 1 Like
Need advise on cigar box lid securing with electronics inside.
Started by Arthur Putnam in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Alan Dillard on Tuesday. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Building cbg version of upright bass (sort of)
Started by Dejan Nišić in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Dejan Nišić on Tuesday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Wire splicing
Started by Jon trownson in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by JL on Tuesday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Regarding sound on the Roland Micro Cube GX...
Started by Snuffy Smith in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Timothy Hunter on Tuesday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Please post how to play (insert song here) video links
Started by Matt in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Dustin Aurand on Monday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
4 and 8-string ukes - upcycling an old acoustic guitar!
Started by Tim Hooper in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by jeff burgoyne on Monday. 32 Replies 6 Likes
Two more Diddley Bows; Cookie Tin Canjos
Started by JP Lace Master in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by jeff burgoyne on Monday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Threw the PICK away
Started by Jeff 'Bones' Reilly in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Dustin Aurand on Monday. 9 Replies 1 Like
Autumnal songs on CBG
Started by Dustin Aurand in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts on Sunday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Blade Runner Blues on CBG
Started by Dustin Aurand in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Cause the Blue rat on Sunday. 9 Replies 0 Likes
2017 Plumber's Challenge Winners
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by Paul Craig on Saturday. 14 Replies 1 Like
Blog Posts
Other's Thoughts
Posted by Jim_in_Tucson on August 17, 2017 at 3:30pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Starting a 5 string electric banjo
Posted by Kevin Wiley on August 8, 2017 at 7:38am 0 Comments 0 Likes
New album, with Cigar Box Guitars used of every track! Have a listen and let me know what you think...
Posted by bemuzic on August 5, 2017 at 10:00am 4 Comments 3 Likes
Padron ~ Cigar Box Pickups - For Padron Boxes
Posted by BeetleJuice! on August 4, 2017 at 7:00pm 3 Comments 2 Likes
The Billy Jones Story: ...the times and travels of an american bluesman.
Posted by billy jones bluez on July 31, 2017 at 10:03pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Latest Activity
Taffy Evans replied to Mark Werner's discussion Thin a top"Hi, did you get a more responsive top from this exercise as you wanted? Just one comment I would…"
Downtown Vinnie commented on Downtown Vinnie's video
Low Down and Mean.
" Thank, my brethren .........Foood ,glorious fooooood....yeah I dunno John.Im just glad I can…"
Jeff 'Bones' Reilly commented on Dave Lynas's photo
The new guy
"Neat can't wait to see ,I'm just going through the kids baby teeth we have to fit OTJ ."
Dave Lynas commented on Dave Lynas's photoThe new guy
"Got my jug dude running this afternoon. Spider Wire fish line and a lever on the hooey stick pulls…"
Jeff 'Bones' Reilly commented on Uncle John's video
R rated- kids close your eyes and ears. Unc Origianal - Little Darling.
"With a offer like that how could she resist you UJ ."
wes carl commented on Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear's video
Meet Connor the can, of the Clan Oil Can.
"Two is twice as good as three - getting slick there bud *****"
wes carl commented on Uncle John's videoR rated- kids close your eyes and ears. Unc Origianal - Little Darling.
"Practice you don't need no dang practice I like the one take rough no over dub stuff…"
CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles
Events
-
Shane Speal & the Snakes - Acoustic PA CBG Fest Kickoff
August 25, 2017 from 7:30pm to 10pm – Mudhook Brewery
0 Comments 0 Likes
Music
© 2017 Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker.
Powered by
