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Three string guitars Discussions (33)

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MorningCan any kind person out there help an old guy out.I have been strugling to learn a song from you tube,I have a little of the tab don…

Started by Mal Chilvers

4 Apr 13
Reply by Mal Chilvers

John Denver

Does any of you guys play John Denvers songs on a three string Mal(UK)

Started by Mal Chilvers

1 Feb 13
Reply by jamie bark

string gauges

                Comment by Mal Chilvers3 hours ago           Delete Comment I am making a 3 string fretless resso with  23" scale lengthwit…

Started by Mal Chilvers

4 Dec 5, 2012
Reply by Slowpaw Steve T

Cohiba

I recently bought a Cohiba box  pictured to the right,thinking it would make a great 3 string C B G ,Now let me explain,I live in a retirem…

Started by Mal Chilvers

8 Sep 25, 2012
Reply by Jay Caughron

Through the box VS on top of the box necks

Hi all..So i've run across some pics of CBGs where the 1x2 neck is mounted to the top of the box rather then through the box...I've persona…

Started by Mike Huber

7 Sep 2, 2012
Reply by BeetleJuice!

strings

all new to me the 3 string cbg,  mine came with ,  18 / 24/ 32 / gauge strings , any advice  please on string gauges  , most welcome 

Started by alan hepple

4 May 2, 2012
Reply by BeetleJuice!

3-string cigwhaa-box guitar

Thought you 3-stringers might like this... http://youtu.be/e8orqFIK_L0

Started by Michael Tinker

2 Apr 18, 2012
Reply by Garrett

Piezo help

Ladies and Gentlemen I recently finished my first CBG. I put in the Gold Nugget Piezo pickup w/volume pot that I got from CB Gitty. I'm pl…

Started by Ed McCormack

4 Feb 25, 2012
Reply by Ed McCormack

Help make an album...

Apologies if you've already heard about this, but I'm trying to raise support to make a new album.    The album will feature cigar-box acti…

Started by Michael Tinker

1 Dec 13, 2011
Reply by Kevin M. Kraft

truss rod, when is it necesasary?

I am tinkering with the idea of using a truss rod in the future but am not sure of the indications when to use one. Based on the research I…

Started by Lonman

2 Oct 25, 2011
Reply by Lonman

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