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Latest build.....

Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Nov 4, 2023. 1 Reply

'Allo guys...First, I learned the flat pencil trick, and tried filing a nut. Worked out not too bad at all.So...the build it was for. I don't think I posted this pic, if I have, sorry. I don't…Continue

Aw, nuts......

Started this discussion. Last reply by Order99 Nov 6, 2023. 11 Replies

No, really. Nuts. Guitar nuts. Looking for a neck for a new build in my other thread, but having a tough time finding what I want. But then, I had a flash of inspiration. The neck I've found closest…Continue

Some thoughts needed....

Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 16, 2023. 3 Replies

Hello all. It's been a while...Some remember me, to others I'm new. Started building CBG's but skill set plateaued, and I shifted to building full size geets (see a couple pix below).I have access to…Continue

Hi everyone. Need some advice plz...

Started this discussion. Last reply by James Pobog Aug 19, 2022. 25 Replies

I'm baaaaack for a bit. Some might remember me, I've been gone quite some tims. Long story short, I moved from CBG's to making full size guitars, mostly T-style. Made about 15-20 of them, even sold …Continue

 

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Order99 replied to James Pobog's discussion Aw, nuts......
" Fret files are great,  cleaning files for  blowtorch tips are dirt cheap in a pinch...  But if you can't afford anything else-save your broken strings, cut them to about 6-8 inches, just big enough for your hands to grip or…"
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Taffy Evans replied to James Pobog's discussion Latest build.....
"Hey James, ya got to be happy with that, well done. If it gives you all that you want it's a winner. Taff"
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Latest build.....

'Allo guys...First, I learned the flat pencil trick, and tried filing a nut. Worked out not too bad at all.So...the build it was for. I don't think I posted this pic, if I have, sorry. I don't remember what I had for breakfast.It actually is not 100% done, but about 98%/ I missed a couple screw holes on the back, and I need to clean up the round over, because I'm leaving that bare, so it sort of looks like binding.This is NOT a direct copy of the MGB product, I looked around and found a parlor…See More
Nov 3, 2023
Diglydog replied to James Pobog's discussion Aw, nuts......
"If you don't fancy spending the cash on proper nut files, a set of nozzle cleaners is a cheap option. You effectively get a cheap set of tiny round files for not much cash. Good luck :-)"
Aug 20, 2023
Taffy Evans replied to James Pobog's discussion Aw, nuts......
"Ha ha James, I've been using the same flat pencil for over 25 years. 3 corner files may give a too-wide slot for some strings. some needle files will work and even a saw cut for others. But nut files are the best option. Taff"
Aug 18, 2023
James Pobog replied to James Pobog's discussion Aw, nuts......
"I learned the 'flat pencil' trick. Pretty cool..."
Aug 18, 2023
T-Gripped replied to James Pobog's discussion Aw, nuts......
Aug 18, 2023
Taffy Evans replied to James Pobog's discussion Aw, nuts......
"Google is your friend."
Aug 17, 2023
James Pobog replied to James Pobog's discussion Aw, nuts......
"OK, really don't want to, but I guess I gotta try cutting one. Can someone point me to a good tutorial?"
Aug 17, 2023
James Pobog replied to James Pobog's discussion Aw, nuts......
"Not sure I have that skill set/patients."
Aug 17, 2023
Carl Floyd replied to James Pobog's discussion Aw, nuts......
"I would say no.  The spacing will not be right.  Get some small triangular files & notch it."
Aug 17, 2023

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At 12:58pm on October 11, 2019, Ron Lutz said…

Hi James; thanks for reaching out.  Hopefully these comment will help.  Cool that you are building the baritone, it will surely be great. yes, I find the hollow body approach worthwhile although I am still experimenting with it. My effort is to have an adequate acoustic sound and still keep a relatively slim profile, so I continue to mess with different designs as I would suggest that you also do.  I even retrofitted a broken acoustic guitar with lap steel 4 string board on top and it sounded great.  just doing that gave me some more ideas.  As far as the A headstock I just visually laid it out with the angle hopefully keeping the string alignment reasonably straight.  I suspect there are templates on line by other builders, but so far I like the simplicity of what I am doing now although on a couple 4 stringers I have used a slanted 4 in a row configuration which I also like.  I did make a 4 string baritone lap steel from a water ski and tuned it to C. that works fairly well.  On those I also configure a resonator box to attach to the bottom of the ski, board, and so far have not used volume or tone.  using output jack only again to keep things simple.  Many of the players I build for are perfectly happy with that.  Less to go wrong electronically.  Hope this helps.   Nice to be able to communicate with other builders.  Write again with any other questions or thoughts.

Ron

At 3:28pm on October 10, 2019, BrianQ. said…

Here’s that info about the tuner measurements, the headstock template is in there, scroll down a bit? https://www.buildyourguitar.com/resources/lapsteel/index.htm

At 8:07am on September 24, 2019, BrianQ. said…
At 9:14am on September 13, 2019, BrianQ. said…

Saw this & I thought of you? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PHI2jaLzWfY

At 1:00am on September 8, 2019, Poorness Studios said…

I've enjoyed helping you with some of your builds. You've got some good ideas. I think you'll end up being a top notch builder. I sent a friend request too.

At 9:06am on August 26, 2019, BrianQ. said…

I feel you about the neck, that’s why I recommend Glenn’s video, he shows how super easy it can be if shown properly? Good luck on your builds ;)

At 8:42am on August 26, 2019, BrianQ. said…

James, you said you had failed at building a cbg some years back. Don’t know what plans you followed, but here’s  a video of the easiest way to build a cbg, he gives all the measurements, plus shows you how in real time? Happy building :)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pmzvfyOizV8&t=991s

 
 
 

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