"Slim, they're just weedwacker wire with an aluminum clamp at the bottom loops. A lot cheaper than buying strings and seem to pretty durable once they set in with the tension. Let me know if you want more info that I used for…"
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NEED THIS GONE
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Myers May 6, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
1st six string i built around july last year. Sounds good and looks good from the front but the back…Continue
cbg bass guitar
Started this discussion. Last reply by Davey Gravy Mar 23. 17 Replies 0 Likes
What is everyone's experience with cbg basses? Also any tips and for building would be great.
Need ideas for a bridge
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Myers Dec 2, 2010. 10 Replies 0 Likes
What do some of you guys use for bridge in place of a blot. I'm just wanting to try new things.
Mandolin tuners
Started this discussion. Last reply by Diane in Chicago Sep 30, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone used mandolin tuners for a 4 string guitar?
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jamie bark replied to Mark Myers's discussion cbg bass guitar"I just finished my first 2 string bass and used an old wine box that held 3 bottles... decent acoustic sound, embedded a piezo disc in the bridge and it sounds great plugged in. Big box= big sound..."
Busyhands Slim replied to Mark Myers's discussion cbg bass guitar"What kind of strings are you using? I'm considering building a bass and thought I might try to get some Kala u-bass strings. But it looks like there are other alternatives. More info, please!
P.S. A cardboard box? Brilliant!"
Davey Gravy replied to Mark Myers's discussion cbg bass guitar"I made this cardboard box 3 string upright bass about a month ago and I love it! Not a cigar box, but still sounds incredibly full. I find the upright style to be a lot of fun for blues, bluegrass, rock and roll, pretty much any style of…"
Mark Myers replied to Mark Myers's discussion NEED THIS GONE"Thanks Sam I will take some more pictures that was just the only one I had when I posted. It is an old epiphone neck and it bolted on. It has a solid block at the front and back and small beam across the bottom to make it solid.…"
Wichita Sam replied to Mark Myers's discussion NEED THIS GONE"It will help you sell this if you give details like does it haved a pickup? what kind? How is the neck attached? Action? And pictures including front, back, down the neck closeup of body and headstock....
good luck...
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Mark Myers posted a discussionNEED THIS GONE
1st six string i built around july last year. Sounds good and looks good from the front but the back isnt so hot looking with some screws out of line and what not. Plays pretty good for having a huge bolt for a bridge. My room is filling up with guitars so just want this gone.$125? [IMG]…See More
Mark Myers replied to Matt Stluka's discussion desirable box dimensions for a 6 stringer?"I just started a 6 sting build and found a DON TOMAS box that is 10 1/2 x 6 and another DON TOMAS that is 10 1/2 x 8 and put them up against each other and cut out the center section of the now "big box". It is now a 10…"
Mark Myers commented on Redneck Recycling's video
how old is my geetars?
"I know for the harmony archtone the site that swapapple gave is excellent but even the people on there and their resources don't always agree on the same year a guitar was made"
Mark Myers replied to Andy Kirke's discussion I'm gerrin there"I only use tung oil now. gives it a great natural look. just make sure let it dry in between coats"
Mark Myers commented on Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw's photo
Back of neck (part shaped) and two planes
"Great idea. Ive always just used files and worked it. This could shave alot of time off my build times."
Mark Myers joined Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates's group
CBG Tabs
So you built your CBG and now you need something to play on it, right? Well, if you're not completely musically inclined or can't read traditional music, tabs are your answer. If you're like me, you read tabs and sometimes make them. Paste'em here.
Mark Myers replied to David Davies's discussion 6 string"Well you do need to reinforce the box. You need to make a nice solid piece that connects the neck to where all your pressure is going to be."
Mark Myers replied to Mark Myers's discussion cbg bass guitar"Yeah I always intended for a mag pickup. Im just going to find a bass for parts. Looks like I am going to be a pawn shop regular again."
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