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I picked this up from a local antique shop this morning. I knew I was taking a chance but I loved the vintage tweed look of this case.This measures 12" x 9.5" x 3.75". Once I got it home I pulled up a corner of the lining & found the frame to be wood and the faces to be cardboard. What would the outcome be if I used it for a CBG that has a Piezo in it. What about a magnetic pickup? I love the look but don't want to build something that sounds dead.

Thanks!

Todd



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I like it.... I did this as a reso


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Thats a real hobo guitar, if you leave it openable you can even put some clothes in there and hitch onto a freight car. : )

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It's a little short for a case don't you think?
-WY

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I think it looks cool. But will probably not be the strongest as a acoustic. I would stick with mag pups.

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That looks like it could be the start of something real sweet looking. Get a neck to match the shade of those lines across the case and i think it could be an awesome CBG.

I dont know enough about the technical issues as to getting it to sound good but i would of thought its possible to turn it into a kick ass sounding beast !!

Good luck

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AS thick as the wood is I'm not sure it would work acoustic, But have you thought about using it as the start of an amp?
It would probably have to be lectric to get volume. But it looks cool for SOMETHIN!

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FOOLS! Its a Bass Drum!!!

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I agree.....bass drum it is. But, not saying it could NOT be a cbg.....it would be really big to play though.....but hey......no rules!. Go for it if you feel the need and make it a cbg.

jim said:
FOOLS! Its a Bass Drum!!!

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I'm seeing vintage tweed amp.

Matt

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I agree an It looks good

Matt Towe said:
I'm seeing vintage tweed amp.

Matt

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It needs one of my big brass cones Yep!

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Go for it!!..
make a uke as well & keep inside...
haha like russian dolls...

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