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U Bass help

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Morris Sep 7, 2018. 3 Replies 0 Likes

When in need of info go to the nation.Need info on building a 4 string cigar box bass.I'm thinking a uke size with 20" scale and am going to use ubass strings. I need to know what kind of pickups to…Continue

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Third LPG Build 25" scale, box and neck are poplar wood.

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""Very Very Nice Duane", have built quite a few "Segmented Builds", and like most home made Box Bodies, not technically a Cigar Box in the mind of the "Purists", but to my mind they in the Cigar Box Style of building,…"

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"awesome build"

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"Thanks Bob, and yes kinda was the whole background reason for the build."

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"Beautifully made . Really like the wood grain and I assume that the tree / leaf designs and fret markers are poplar related."

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"Sweet! I like the offset."

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