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Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes

Hi all!Have any of you built a cbg with a violin-style tailpiece, one that is fixed by a cord to a tailpin and essentially floats rather than being hard to the body? How did it work out? I'm building…Continue

Duel output jacks

Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Hi all!I'm in the planning stages of a baritone build, probably a fretless around 28", and I will probably use a PAF for the main pup, but might put a piezo in, too. So, my question is, has anyone…Continue

Tags: guitar, stereo, jacks, output, pickups

Best power tool for building?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Dec 11, 2023. 10 Replies 0 Likes

Apart from a Makita drill, a Dremel and a couple of chainsaws, everything I build is done with hand tools, mostly a few different saws and a Ferrier rasp. This isn't by choice, fwiw, I just don't…Continue

Back of the box or the lid?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Justin Stanchfield Dec 2, 2023. 8 Replies 1 Like

I just picked up a Perdomo box from CB Gitty and it is absolutely gorgeous! Dark stain, deep, resonant size and a contoured, ornate lid. But, that brings me to my question: As much as I like the…Continue

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Taffy Evans replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Cutting deep boxes in half in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"Hi, I would suggest cutting each side one at a time, and not pushing the whole box through in one pass. Make four individual cuts going just as deep as the side is thick. This way you can see the line you are cutting when lining up the blade, and…"

Mar 20

Aaron Green replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Cutting deep boxes in half in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"This is an interesting idea. I have very little experience (Just two builds), but I say just go for it. The handsaw thing might make it a bit wonky. You've probably already done it by now, if so... How did it turn out?"

Mar 20

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Mar 20

Taffy Evans replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Duel output jacks

"Hi, I have used this configuration on several guitars. They mainly consisted of the following setup. Magnetic pickup in the body. Piezo pickup c/w preamp fitted to the cone. 1 x Volume pot 1 x Tone pot. 1 x blend pot. 1x 3-way switch 1 x switch…"

Mar 8

Carl Floyd replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?

Mar 1

Taffy Evans replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?

"Hi Ray, you're too kind mate, thanks for the comments. Taff"

Mar 1

Southern Ray replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?

" This series of photos made me grin from ear to ear. You do fine work, Taffy."

Mar 1

Taffy Evans replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?

"Hi, thanks for the nice comments, Ray. I have finally finished the piece and it's fitted to the guitar, and more importantly, the customer is happy. He gave me the timber and I forgot to ask what it was. If you use this style of tailpiece you…"

Feb 25

Southern Ray replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?

Feb 25

Uncle Toad replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Duel output jacks

Feb 25

Uncle Toad replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Duel output jacks

Feb 25

Justin Stanchfield replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?

"Thanks!"

Feb 17

Justin Stanchfield replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?

"Thanks for posting this! I missed seeing it earlier, but that is exactly what I was wondering about."

Feb 17

Taffy Evans replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?

"Hi Justin, shown here is a tailpiece I have just finished making for a customer's guitar and fitting it to the guitar has caused me to try many different fitting methods. These wooden tailpieces are often found on upmarket custom arch-top…"

Feb 12

BrianQ. replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?

"A trapeze style tailpiece for an arch top guitar is screwed to the body, but a violin style tailpiece is secured with a cord around a peg & held in place by the pull of string tension? These kind of tailpiece’s aren’t used on flat…"

Feb 12

Justin Stanchfield replied to Justin Stanchfield's discussion Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?

"I've seen those, but never had a chance to try them out. I keep toying with the idea of building a cigar box cello, but I would probably just use standard tuners on it."

Feb 12

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