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My first build

I don't know how I got here but i'm having a great time. The build is going well. The neck is a Gibson 24 5/8 scale. I guess its about halfway through. Tuning pegs bridge and piezo pickup and electronics. I'm thinking these are the critical parts of the build. They will effect how the CBG sounds. Is there any tips or head up the nation could give me. I know this sound vague but any advice wound appreciated. Thanks Will

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Permalink Reply by The Phrygian Kid on April 12, 2012 at 6:43pm

You're doing great on your own. All the material is here just keep at it. If I was gonna give you any more advice at all it's this, forget the piezo til next time, focus on making em as loud as you can get em without electrics..
That necks a nice bit of wood well done

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Permalink Reply by JUJU on April 12, 2012 at 6:55pm

yep your doing a grand job so far well done it's looking sweet :)

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Permalink Reply by Moon on April 12, 2012 at 6:58pm

Looking very good there Wil.

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Permalink Reply by Lonman on April 12, 2012 at 7:21pm

well done. I especially like the box

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Permalink Reply by will d on April 12, 2012 at 8:17pm

Thanks for the inspiration. Phrygian Kid I like your advice. How do you make them as loud as possible?

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Permalink Reply by The Phrygian Kid on April 13, 2012 at 6:06am

With practice :D

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Permalink Reply by Lester Harper on April 13, 2012 at 10:34am

Go to CB gitty or Ted Crockers website and order a pick up from him he will get you what ever sound you want the man is really smart when it comes to wiring and pick ups