Intermediate building tips and tricks forum

Correctly locating the bridge saddle

Started by MBliss. Last reply by smilingdog1 Mar 15. 1 Reply 0 Likes

I thought this might be a great presentation for aspiring builders, with tips and ideas for anyone learning to locate and intonate the bridge saddle. Continue

Tags: Intonation, Saddle, Bridge

Adhesive Removal

Started by Habanera Hal. Last reply by Lisa Kprinkle Feb 27. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Most cigar boxes available to us have various labels glued to them - a tax stamp, bar code, pricing label, or the dreaded "Smoking Kills".  When I want to remove these on a wooden box, I usually just peel 'em away and finish the job by rubbing the…Continue

To Scarf or Not?

Started by Habanera Hal. Last reply by colin mcgrath Feb 27. 10 Replies 0 Likes

As I understand it, a scarf joint is used to angle the strings to prevent them from jumping out of the nut: this is why Fender and other manufacturers use string guides on straight headstocks.I did a scarf joint on my first CBG and have done…Continue

Cohiba box, thick top

Started by Chuck Dubman. Last reply by Jim burt Jan 6. 16 Replies 0 Likes

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Beginner Neck Making, with fretting!

Started by Micky Kay. Last reply by Joe Bowen Jan 3. 2 Replies 1 Like

A video of me making my necks....<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/j8zpplLMksk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Continue

Trimming a soundboard for my upright bass

Started by Wade. Last reply by jamie bark Jan 1. 4 Replies 0 Likes

 Hey all, building an upright bass out of a large drawer. Making the soundboard out of the thin plywood skin of an old hollow core door. I don't really want to use a router to make the top flush with the box. What do you suggest to get a nice edge…Continue

To Brace or not to Brace

Started by Chris Cusimano. Last reply by Jason Johnson Apr 17, 2012. 9 Replies 0 Likes

Hi,I am planning my next build.3-string, red oak neck with scarf joint, 24.5 scale,  bone nut and saddle, rod piezo mounted under the saddle.Question,What are the effects of bracing the underside of the box lid.Is it worth the effort ?Also is adding…Continue

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6-string pickup for a 3-string

Started by Chris Cusimano. Last reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars Mar 18, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Hi There,I'm on a new build with a question about pickups.I'm building a 3-string electric, can I use a 6-string pickup for that.If so, is my string placement "between the dots".If not, what are my basic options.Thank you for your input.chrisContinue

hard to play

Started by Billy Heintz. Last reply by Bluesheart Mar 18, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes

HI , ive built a couple of cbg,s now , they look pretty good , but they are very hard to finger and make them sound right , and when you get up around the 12 fret they dont sound quite right , i dont know if its something iam doing wrong , or its…Continue

Correct String Wind on Tuners

Started by Linda. Last reply by Linda Feb 7, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes

I have built a few cbgs and I am noticing some strings are wound counter clockwise and some clockwise.  Which is best?  Also when you order right handed tuners does that mean they are placed on the back right side of the guitar so when you turn it…Continue