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Everything 6 string and only six stringers...post yer stuff here...don't let it get lost in the random photo secition!

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Welcome to everything 6 string!

The Photo above is a super cool guitar!!!
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This is a place to post anything and everyting 6 string...plans, guitar shots and vids..

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I went out on a limb and built one.

Started by Joseph Andrew Devine. Last reply by Joseph Andrew Devine May 17. 16 Replies 0 Likes

Hi,Like I stated. I have built one. A strat neck, elec. and hardware of the same. Used a Rocky Patel cgb. I learned a lot, but now I have even more questions. In time I guess they will all be…Continue

Cigar box size for a 6 stringer?

Started by Loco. Last reply by OldNick May 15. 5 Replies 0 Likes

What's good everyoneI'm looking to start my first 6 string CBG. Wondering what is a proper size to use for this build. I wanted a good size cause I'm not a fan of small cigar boxes for 6…Continue

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Attaching a electric guitar neck to box?

Started by Loco. Last reply by GARAGE HERMIT May 15. 4 Replies 0 Likes

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 electric guitar neck my brother gave me. I took the guitar apart so I…Continue

My First 6 String

Started by Kevin O'Connor. Last reply by GARAGE HERMIT May 15. 10 Replies 0 Likes

I am very new with the 6 string thing, I have only built 3's and D-Bows so far. I am wanting to build a 6 string but find myself with a lot of questions. Do you guys use truss rods when you build the…Continue

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Comment by Mr.C on May 14, 2013 at 8:24pm: Working on my first six stringer from scratch no Bolt on have the neck ruffed out tapered down need to order a 16" radious block Gibson styl neck tune o matic bridge java box clad in a black vinyl looks kinda like gator skin

Comment by Scott aka Farmer Ted on January 9, 2013 at 7:16pm: One of four 6 stringers I've made...this one was for my brother in law this Christmas...and the box opens without taking off strings.

Comment by Ted Crocker on December 13, 2012 at 10:31pm: The Swamp Growler

Comment by Ron Brown on December 13, 2012 at 8:55pm: Hello all. I am new to the site and have been looking at all of you guy's CBGs you have posted and they look truly beautiful. I have a few necks, one off an old Austin Strat copy, a Fender Telecaster neck and then a Warmoth tele neck. I was just wondering where you guys find such classy looking cigar boxes? Do certain sizes do better than others? I am leaning toward two pickup configurations and really like the look of some of these wooden boxes and then some of the ones that have license plate tops. Any help would be awesome.

Comment by Mike Huber on May 14, 2012 at 7:52pm: Take a (empty!!!) Bible box..Add some parts from a trashed Framus..You get..The Bible Box Guitar!!!

Comment by Mike Huber on May 14, 2012 at 7:50pm

Comment by Shawn on April 10, 2012 at 9:17pm: Try guitar fetish. They are good cheap necks. Sometimes they have some in the clearance section sold as blemished.

Comment by moedecker on April 10, 2012 at 1:56pm: Hello Everyone,

I'm starting my six string exploration and I see most people have pre made necks on there builds. I was wondering if anyone knew of a site or other place where I could buy one. I'm trying to steer clear of ebay after finding out how rude they have been to some members here. Although I have looked at prices so I know what to pay for a neck. I am also checking craigs list and some local shops and just plain ol' word of mouth contacts. Believe it or not I am making a 2x4 neck as I write this but I think I'll use nylon strings on that one. I mean what do those guys in the 3rd world countries use on those oil can and gourd guitars? I'm all into the research now so any help guys would be appreciated, Thanks all-Steve

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on January 31, 2012 at 1:18pm: thankyou mr DG ! plays great too just like a good strat should...now to brush up on some old numbers (-;