"Both Lowes and Home depot carry 1 X 2's they have maple oak and sometimes Hickory. they also have 1/4" X 2 pieces I use for the fret boards. Hope that helps"
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3 string blank tab sheets
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague Apr 9, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Wondering if anyone has access to 3 string blank tab paper. I am trying to note some of the songs I'm working on.Continue
Japanese type instrument
Started this discussion. Last reply by robert jones Mar 10, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I am thinking of building a Japanese type instrument, 3 strings and wondering if anyone has tried to get the oriental sound. The tuning might be BEb or possibly CFc. I saw the group Yashida Brothers…Continue
2 string bass building
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan Sleep Dec 9, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I have built 4 CBG's and I want to try something new. I have a small box and would like to put together a 2 string bass. Questions: what scale...what strings...tuning... neck length. Any thoughts and…Continue
Nut shaping from a bone nut blank
Started this discussion. Last reply by Marcus P. Clarke Nov 1, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I am finally getting ready for a nut and would like some advice on shaping notching and installing the nut. Any great ideas i bought some bone nut blanks...Peter
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Marcus P. Clarke replied to Lennox Gavin's discussion Where to buy hardwood? in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101Marcus P. Clarke replied to Tom Baugues's discussion String vibration at nut in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"I agree that the string slots are to sloppy. I have had the same problem but since I bought some nut files the problem has all but disappeared."
Marcus P. Clarke commented on BeetleJuice!'s group Three string guitars"killer tune nice job you guys"
BrianQ. replied to Marcus P. Clarke's discussion long shaft 1/4" guitar jack in the group CBG wiring & electronics."Yes , the lug that touches the tip of the guitar cable is the positive(Tip), the other one is like a switch(Ring) you don't need that one if you're not running a battery in the circuit,which is the middle connector, U just need the ones on…"
Marcus P. Clarke commented on BeetleJuice!'s group Three string guitars"I have built 4 strings 3 strings uke's and a couple of 2 strings but in the end the 3 stringers are so fun to sing along with and fun and easy to play. That will be my builds from here on out..."
wayne niswander replied to Marcus P. Clarke's discussion long shaft 1/4" guitar jack in the group CBG wiring & electronics."M.P. I solved this problem by using a Teley insert, worked great. Probably the same as a jack plate but neater."
Michael Recchione replied to Marcus P. Clarke's discussion tuning a 4 string in the group How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar"I'm just building my first 4-string now - a short-scale (470 mm scale, or about 18.5 inches), which I will mostly tune GBDg, sometimes G Bb D g. This is like taking an open D tuning and capoing at the 5th fret. I play my 6-string that way…"
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tuning a 4 string
I have built several 3 strings and find the EBe tuning good for my voice.I just finished a 4 string and want to tune it EBe and wonder what the 4th string would be. EBe? any ideas would help and what gauge string should I use.See More
Randy S. Bretz replied to Marcus P. Clarke's discussion long shaft 1/4" guitar jack in the group CBG wiring & electronics."Or use a jack plate, like this one i make for my builders sets"
Chris Thomas replied to Marcus P. Clarke's discussion long shaft 1/4" guitar jack in the group CBG wiring & electronics."There are plenty on eBay to choose from, I had the same problem and overcame it by putting a small nut and bolt with the right sized washer either end and gently tightened to squeeze the box wall enough to allow the jack to protrude through. I also…"
Marcus P. Clarke replied to Marcus P. Clarke's discussion long shaft 1/4" guitar jack in the group CBG wiring & electronics."I have a vintage cigar box, however the end is to thick for even a long shaft 1/4” jack. I bought one with long threads but it is a stereo jack. Since the piezo only has 2 wires (+ and grnd.) the stereo jack has 3 connections. I found the grnd…"
C. B. Gitty (Ben) replied to Marcus P. Clarke's discussion long shaft 1/4" guitar jack in the group CBG wiring & electronics.Marcus P. Clarke added a discussion to the group CBG wiring & electronics.
long shaft 1/4" guitar jack
I need to get a 15mm long shaft 1/4" jack. I have found an old cigar box with the box end about a half inch. I don't want to drill a relief hole into the box. Just wondering if anyone knows a place to get a jack with about a 15mm shaft.See More
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- At 6:01pm on November 20, 2012,
travis aaron haffron said… - Do you have a picture of the inside of your guitar so I can see how the neck Is atached to the body
- At 12:43pm on November 21, 2011,
Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw said… Hi.
I have just sent you an email. I hope if makes sense. Regarding uploading photos, which window are you in when you want to upload photos? Most discussion windows have an "Image" icon similar to a word processing program.
All the best.
John
- At 8:32am on November 17, 2011, Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw said…
Hi Marcus.
I think we all have to play around with nut and saddle height to start with. So far I always put a temporary nut and bridge on just to check how it feels and then make final ones. It would be good to see some photos of your work.
All the best.
John
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