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First time builder.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bluesheart Aug 13, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
As the title suggests, i have never built a CBG before (i recently tried to build a diddley box, got a bit carried away by customization, now thats in a pile waiting for parts, i know right?) but i…Continue
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Josh Thompson replied to George Hitchon's discussion First time builder."Exactly like Thomas said above, I'm on my 11th build and I still keep learning newer, faster or better ways of doing things. It's all trial and error building them, you will find what way fits to how you want to build them, and…"
wormil replied to George Hitchon's discussion First time builder."Get a good book on acoustic guitar making and read it carefully. Much of it will not apply directly to a CBG build but you'll learn the why's and it will help you to avoid glaring mistakes.
This is the only one I've read but…"
David "Dr. Dave" Davies replied to George Hitchon's discussion First time builder."Don't start with your favorite box, as every build will be better than the last. No rules, other than learn from your mistakes. Welcome, and good luck."
Thomas Petry replied to George Hitchon's discussion First time builder."Welcome to the insanity George. Don't rush the process and don't try and build a total work of art the first time. Make your first build simple and have fun doing it and as you build make mental notes of what you would like to add to the…"
George Hitchon posted a discussionFirst time builder.
As the title suggests, i have never built a CBG before (i recently tried to build a diddley box, got a bit carried away by customization, now thats in a pile waiting for parts, i know right?) but i have recently sourced some cigar boxes. I have been noseying around the internets, watching the few youtubes i can find, and stumbled across this fine site several times. So i turn to you fine peeps to ask, if i wanted to build a semi professional looking CBG, what are the things i should be wary of?…See More
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