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Split fretboard?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Doug Sep 1, 2009. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone done this?I'm planning a CB Uke, using parts from a junker Concert size Ukulele. It joins the body at the 12th fret and has an extension over the body with two more frets.I want to use a 5…Continue
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Rickshaw Ron left a comment for Dave V"Thanks for your input on string height. I really like your photos. Shows a novice like me the possibilities for neck attachment. Something I'm still strugglin' with in my mind."
Dave V replied to Rickshaw Ron's discussion String height for chording and sliding in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"It's possible of course, but it's sort of a "happy medium" when it comes to string height. A very low action makes it difficult to slide without bumping frets, and a high action is hard to fret without intonation problems and…"
Dave V commented on Randy S. Bretz's group Dulciworld"Whether you have a Strumstick or not(I have two), you'll still have a nice collection of 3 string arrangements. They're arranged in typical Dulcimer style tuning which works well for any 3 stringer."
Dave V commented on Randy S. Bretz's group Dulciworld"I guess you'll find out soon enough. How's the break angle from the nut to the tuners? It almost looks like there won't be enough downward pressure to prevent buzzing. Otherwise it looks great! I wish I could build one that looked…"
Dave V replied to Roger Martin's discussion Any suggestions for,,,,,,,"The TSA has regulations now that help you get instruments on the plane with you. If it works for guitars and cellos, it should be cinch for something like a CBG.
Or...
Depending on construction, you can make it a "takedown" model and…"
Dave V replied to Bill Lewis's discussion CBG Boxes"I like rectangular boxes (not saying square ones are bad, I just don't care for the overall look), about 8-9 inches wide. Height and depth don't matter as much to me as they're mostly the same. With that width, I have enough room to…"
Dave V replied to Al Allen (Hangten)'s discussion Homemade Stains"I found the article that I was talking about. You can read it here:
http://www.popularwoodworking.com/article/Ebonizing_Wood/"
Dave V replied to Al Allen (Hangten)'s discussion Homemade Stains"I thought I just read about ebonizing here just less than a week ago. It works because the iron mixture reacts to the tannins in the wood. This isn't like a surface finish, the wood actually turns dark making it suitable for high wear areas…"
Dave V commented on Shane's group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"I made a CB Ukulele out of a 5 Vegas box which has the curves very much like your Charatan box. It looks like the side to side dimensions are a bit short, so you might just consider going across the flats.
Unless you're doing a through-neck,…"
Dave V replied to John Nagy's discussion Gluing fretboard to the neck. in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"Usually doing the frets first has a tendency for the fretboard to "back bend" from the stress of the frets being wedged into the wood. I would think this would make it difficult to glue properly. I've always seen the fretboard glued…"
Dave V replied to Buffalo John's discussion glueing on a fret board in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"I'd stick with Titebond. There's no real stress on the fretboard so anything will do, but as long as I have it available I might as well use it."
Dave V commented on Shane's group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"It almost sounds like your wires are reversed. The hot side of the pickup to ground and ground wire to the input. It should buzz when you touch the end of the jack, not the other way around. If the cold solder thing doesn't fix it, I'd…"
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- At 5:49am on August 1, 2010,
Dianne Woods said… - Happy Birthday, Dave. I hope you have a great day. Great build.
- At 12:43pm on December 17, 2009, Rickshaw Ron said…
- Thanks for your input on string height. I really like your photos. Shows a novice like me the possibilities for neck attachment. Something I'm still strugglin' with in my mind.
- At 4:09am on September 20, 2009,
SmokeBoxBlues said… - Hi Dave,
Thanks for your instructions about how to apply the tung oil, I hope it works with me! I'll try it!
Fernando.
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