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Neck not completely through and then strings

Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Phillips Sep 2, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Well, i got myself a couple of beautiful older cigar boxes with wonderful artwork on them. I've been building sticks thru the box but if I go all the way, I cut thru some of the finer looking box…Continue

Through Body Necks: Contact with lid or no

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates Jan 31, 2012. 16 Replies 1 Like

I haven't built to many guitars yet and the ones I have have all been different. I've carved most all the necks but plan to make a few more traditional cbg's with the neck through the box. My…Continue

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Kimmer Olesak commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG

"Check your email for something cool, Diane. Kimmer"

Apr 7

Kimmer Olesak commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG

"Good start. Four of us got together in the basement and garage of my home for a meeting of the group yesterday. Lasted about 4 hours. We each had builds to share, questions, and unbelievably not one cocktail. Good thing cuz we were driving the…"

Apr 7

Kimmer Olesak commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG

"Just a reminder: Hey all in Chicago! I'm in Japan right now but was thinking about the April 6 get together. I've left it open for the whole day but if visitors want to be certain to see other folks rather than just me and my space, you…"

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Kimmer Olesak commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG

"The invite is for the whole day...whole day being 9am to 9pm. Come when you like, or coordinate a time when we are all here around the same time. Very open. Bring wood or boxes or ideas."

Mar 10

Kimmer Olesak commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG

"Chicago Cigar Box Guitar builders: April 6th, 2013 any one that would like to is invited over this-a-way for a meet up, building, a cocktail (stay away from the table saw, if you do), or just to swap cigar boxes. I'll be here building all day.…"

Mar 5

Kimmer Olesak commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG

"Glenn, May is a ways away but I'm good 3 or 4 myself. We could set something up for that date but I'm still hoping some folks want to get together April 5 or 6 as well. I've been cleaning up and have plenty of room for several people…"

Mar 4

Kimmer Olesak commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG

"Good point, David; more frequent meet-ups without necessarily having all at every one is a great goal. "

Mar 2

Kimmer Olesak commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG

"April 5 (Friday) or the 6th (Saturday) is good by me. Sunday I fly away again. Jump in y'all. Who wants to meet up. I'll host it....build or not, play or listen. I'll have the shop cleaned and ready, saws out in the garage, an amp in…"

Mar 1

Kimmer Olesak commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG

"The shop (okay, the basement) is pretty warm. Hot water heat in the building and the pipes keep it at a good working temp all winter. If I know folks are coming here for a meeting, I'll run the heater in the garage. Works great as long as I…"

Mar 1

Kimmer Olesak commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG

"I'm up for a get together, even if its a small one. My work schedule is brutal too but I have time here and there.I'm around this weekend, April 6th (Saturday), any weekend in May so far. Don't know why, but Im busy a bunch lately and…"

Mar 1

Kimmer Olesak replied to Jacqueline Mann's discussion Hello Nation :) in the group CBGs for Service Members

"Jacqueline First, thanks for all you are doing for our country and Afghanistan. While I don't have any ukeleles, I do have a four string guitar available right now. If your heart is set on a uke, well, I'm up for building one for you…"

Jan 20

Cigarbox Guy replied to Kimmer Olesak's discussion Donating guitars in the group CBGs for Service Members

"This is Cigarbox Guy in Texas, I have a couple finished that will be more than happy to find a home. I also feel we need to send a 9 volt amp with it to the boys plus the pick, the glass, and the patch cord. This way they are all…"

Dec 21, 2012

Kimmer Olesak replied to Kimmer Olesak's discussion Donating guitars in the group CBGs for Service Members

"Thank you."

Dec 19, 2012

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At 11:41pm on September 3, 2012, The Phrygian Kid said…: Ha when I saw ur pic was a thylacine I kinda assumed u Australian. Impressed u ever heard of em

At 11:15pm on September 3, 2012, The Phrygian Kid said…: Hi thanks for your kind words :)
I'm at ur service if ur ever misguided enough to believe it of any value. :D
All the best

At 11:58pm on November 6, 2010, Mister Scott said…: Sure, why not? Nice headstock carving... What do you use to shape it?

At 3:28pm on October 20, 2010, JUJU said…: This is a Four string with Beech veneered top

this is a three string with Padauk Veneer

this is a three string with Mahogany veneer

i sell them complete with the screws and conical springs as you see in the pics
4 string spacings are 10mm between centres and three string spacings are 13mm between centres

hope that helps

juju :)

At 10:35am on October 19, 2010, JUJU said…: Thanks for the friends invite - i'm glad to be your first
Welcome to the Nation (nut House ) lol!
hope to see you around !
juju :)