Leaving the top free to resonate?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wild Rover Aug 7, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes

On my first build I secured the neck to the top, for simplicity, and so I could still open the bottom (back) of the box without de-stringing it (to work on the electronics).On the next one, I was…Continue

Nylon Weed Whacker Bass Strings

Started this discussion. Last reply by pi_r_squared Aug 6, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes

When I did my first cbg, it was a bass, using nylon weed whacker strings.  As a result, I have "a little" left over.…Continue

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Pickups-Cheap? or Junk?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars) Aug 11, 2010. 29 Replies 0 Likes

The last thing I want to do is take anything away from the folks on here who sell quality pickups.  But I stumbled across some of this stuff on ebay and wondered if anyone has ever tried it.  Is it…Continue

Glass-Top Box

Started this discussion. Last reply by Don Thompson Aug 6, 2010. 12 Replies 0 Likes

The cigar box on the counter at the local market is down to 3 Cohiba's left.  Nice box, but it has a glass top.  I thought about trying to use it for a build, not for any good reason, other than it…Continue