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Tuning Wuestion

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jerry Draper Jul 22, 2023. 13 Replies

I have a 3 string CBG tuned to open G. Digital tuner indicates it is in tune and intonated.  However, when I bar the 5th fret the tuner registers a D cord instead of a C chord. Anyone know how to…Continue

Snake Oil Humbucker Question

Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans May 24, 2023. 6 Replies

Just purchased a snake oil humbucker prewired for volume and tone control. The wiring harness does not have a ground wire. Do I need to run a ground wire to the strings? If I do, which component…Continue

DYI Box

Started this discussion. Last reply by John B Treutlein Feb 4, 2023. 12 Replies

Plan to make an 8x12x2 cherry box. 1/4” thick sides and 1/8” sound board and back. My question is will the 1/8” thick solid pieces split or crack over time? If so, can it be prevented?Continue

Piezo feedback

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jerry Draper Oct 1, 2022. 9 Replies

Recently finished my 1st CBG. I cannot play a lick (yet) but my neighbor says it sounds great. I installed a Junior Disc-O-Tune piezo according to Gitty’s instructions (attached to the top under the…Continue

 

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Jerry Draper replied to Jerry Draper's discussion Tuning Wuestion
"Sounds great with what little I can play."
Jul 22, 2023
Tom T replied to Jerry Draper's discussion Tuning Wuestion
"Glad you got it sorted. Now, how does it sound?"
Jul 22, 2023
BrianQ. replied to Jerry Draper's discussion Tuning Wuestion
Jul 22, 2023
Jerry Draper replied to Jerry Draper's discussion Tuning Wuestion
Jul 22, 2023
BrianQ. replied to Jerry Draper's discussion Tuning Wuestion
"G will always be G, no matter how it’s set, but if you’re confused about how to use your tuner, then go back to the default chromatic setting, this covers c d e f g a b c respectively & is less confusing? Look for a video that shows…"
Jul 21, 2023
Jerry Draper replied to Jerry Draper's discussion Tuning Wuestion
"All basic measurements are correct. Made a discovery. Digital tuner was set to G because I am using open G strings. When I changed the tuner setting to C (chromatic) everything is in tune and I get a C chord at the 5th fret. How should the tuner be…"
Jul 21, 2023
Jerry Draper replied to Jerry Draper's discussion Tuning Wuestion
"Individual notes read D, G, D. Nut may be too high. Using 1/4” threaded bolt on fretted neck. String height is 3/32 at 1st fret and a hair over 1/8” at 12th fret. (1st string). Tuner indicates strings are in tune when open and fretted…"
Jul 21, 2023
Tom T replied to Jerry Draper's discussion Tuning Wuestion
"Going back to basics usually identifies issues. My apologies if these are things you've already done. 1. Measure from the nut to the 12th fret. This should be exactly 1/2 your guitar's scale length. 2. Measure from the nut to the bridge.…"
Jul 21, 2023
BrianQ. replied to Jerry Draper's discussion Tuning Wuestion
"Fretted or fretless? Your nut may be too high? If not confirm that your scale length is correct? If your using a bolt for a nut, then measure from the middle of the bolt where the strings touch? FYI a guitar tuner can register that the strings are…"
Jul 21, 2023
Jerry Draper replied to Jerry Draper's discussion Tuning Wuestion
Jul 21, 2023
Ghostbuttons replied to Jerry Draper's discussion Tuning Wuestion
"If it’s a floating bridge instrument the first thing I would check is if the bridge is located correctly. Make sure it’s twice the distance from the nut as the 12th fret is."
Jul 21, 2023
Ghostbuttons replied to Jerry Draper's discussion Tuning Wuestion
Jul 21, 2023
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Tuning Wuestion

I have a 3 string CBG tuned to open G. Digital tuner indicates it is in tune and intonated.  However, when I bar the 5th fret the tuner registers a D cord instead of a C chord. Anyone know how to correct this? Strains are Southbound .042W, .030W and .022w.See More
Jul 20, 2023
Taffy Evans replied to Jerry Draper's discussion Snake Oil Humbucker Question
"Hi, that's an interesting reason to leave out the earth wire, not everybody grounds to the strings, I thought it was a necessity unless using a low impedance pickup. How do those folks stop the hum that happens when the strings are not…"
May 24, 2023
BrianQ. replied to Jerry Draper's discussion Snake Oil Humbucker Question
"If it’s a metal tailpiece, I like to anchor the wire between the tailpiece & body, right where it screws into the end of the box? Wrapping the wire around the screw works good too? The reason companies don’t include a separate string…"
May 24, 2023
Jerry Draper replied to Jerry Draper's discussion Snake Oil Humbucker Question
"Guitar is incomplete. Have not installed the humbucker. I assume the answer to my 1st question is that I need to ground the harness."
May 24, 2023

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