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Clean boxes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates Jan 21, 2010. 9 Replies 0 Likes
H i y'all. I am now on my 13th instrument , lots of great fun and sore fingers doing them.Some I have given away as gifts,keeping most.I have been using wooden boxes so far (the type with hinges and…Continue
String problems
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wichita Sam Dec 23, 2009. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Hi y'all. Im really picking up a great deal of useful infoand enthusiasm from the site ...But Ive got this problem that wont go away .I have now made 5 or 6 CBGs and a couple of Uke,s.Although Im not…Continue
Tent ferrules and inlays
Started this discussion. Last reply by Clive Palfrey Nov 24, 2009. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Hi'yall , can anyone tell me where to get the small ferrules for the sound holes in guitars and ukes ?I am already using the larger curtain rings but need to get something smaller, also what are…Continue
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Clive Palfrey replied to LeSaMilano's discussion UK Cigar Box Documentary in the group The Brits are coming"Helo Lesley, sounds like a mighty interesting project you are going on..You must contact Chickenboe John..
I became intersted in cigar box guitar making in....hold on ....cant quite remember .Certainly within the last year and certainly after seeing…"
Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates replied to Clive Palfrey's discussion Clean boxes"Well if you are referring to how to keep them clean during the build, I have a great tip I learned here. First off, read the tips under the Secrets of the CBG underground group.
Second, Cover the box in cling wrap (cellophane such as Saran Wrap or…"
Clive Palfrey replied to Clive Palfrey's discussion Clean boxes"Hi Pete good to hear from you.i think the label adds something ,but not if its huge.
Clive
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ChickenboneJohn replied to Clive Palfrey's discussion Clean boxes"On paper boxes I always leave the health warning stickers on, the ones in the UK have such tenacious adhesive they ruin the paper if you try peeling them off..I have had people specifically ask me for a guitar with a "Smoking Kills"…"
Peter Taylor replied to Clive Palfrey's discussion Clean boxes"I am with you on the clear acrylic , works great as long as box is clean too... i still recon the worst part is removing the "No Smoking , cancer stickers from the paper boxes, the ones in Australia cover almost half the bloody box..have to be…"
ChickenboneJohn replied to Clive Palfrey's discussion Clean boxes"I use the ordinary auto gloss lacquer..but not from Halfords - I buy it from the local DIY or auto shop, as it's about 1/3 price.
John
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Clive Palfrey replied to Clive Palfrey's discussion Clean boxes"Thanks Chickenbone..Im presuming a matt laquer..Im using a gloss laquer (Halfords ) for the rear of the necks.I have been inspired since the visit to the inaugral meeting in Birmingham last year.
i spend many a happy hour "a whitlin'"…"
ChickenboneJohn replied to Clive Palfrey's discussion Clean boxes"Just work neat and clean, give 'em 2 or 3 of light coats of rattle can acrylic spay lacquer before assembling everything to keep them looking clean. Be very sparing with the lacquer, otherwise it will soak right thru' the paper and cause…"
Clive Palfrey posted a discussionClean boxes
H i y'all. I am now on my 13th instrument , lots of great fun and sore fingers doing them.Some I have given away as gifts,keeping most.I have been using wooden boxes so far (the type with hinges and printed logos ). I am about to start on boxes covered in decorated paper with paper hinges etc.Is there a trick to keeping the boxes clean ?Good on y'all CliveSee More
Wichita Sam replied to Clive Palfrey's discussion String problems"This is a way to work around the problem which is a sharp edge on the hole in the tuner... easy fix... better is to properly dress the hole by camphering it with a nice bevel, no sharp edge...
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Ricky Martin replied to Clive Palfrey's discussion String problems"I had a real problem breaking strings until a friend showed me what I was doing wrong. I put the string into the tuning peg and started tuning and snap. He told me to wrap the string aroud the peg a couple times before inserting it through the peg.…"
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String spacing ?
Posted on October 7, 2009 at 8:36am 4 Comments 0 Likes
Hi all , really new to CBG making . Now on my second guitar and was wondering on string spacings for 3 strings across the fretboard.Do I centre the middle string and devide the distance to the edge or space the outer strings close to the edge ? My fret boards are 2" wide.
Thanks y'all..
Clive
Thanks y'all..
Clive
Birmingham CBG Event
Posted on October 5, 2009 at 11:59am 0 Comments 0 Likes
To all at the first CBG event ,a big thank you ,especially Chickenbone his wife and all who helped organise it.I was apprehensive about going ,but was certainly glad I did.
What a great day , couldnt stop for the evening event ,but heared it was great.Maybe next time....
Im an avid fan of music,play bass (a little ) but enjoy my new hobby ,making CBGs.I picked up loads fv helpful tips and it was really great seeing other CBGs.
I was particularly impressed the lap guitar made by… Continue
What a great day , couldnt stop for the evening event ,but heared it was great.Maybe next time....
Im an avid fan of music,play bass (a little ) but enjoy my new hobby ,making CBGs.I picked up loads fv helpful tips and it was really great seeing other CBGs.
I was particularly impressed the lap guitar made by… Continue
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 4:07pm on January 20, 2010,
Dakota Don said… - thanks Clive that was a fun build
- At 5:29pm on October 5, 2009,
Tres Seaver said… - Welcome aboard, Clive! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBB, CBU, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.)
Most of all, have fun!
Tres.
- At 5:28pm on October 5, 2009, Tres Seaver said…
- Welcome aboard, Clive! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBB, CBU, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.)
Most of all, have fun!
Tres.
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