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Marty O replied to Craig Cox's discussion restring resonator in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"Use an A, D and G String and then tune the A to G. This then tunes the CBG to a G chord (1st 5th Octave). For a banjo tuning of G B D you could use an A, and 2 x D strings. Tune the A string to G, a D string to B and keep the other D string…"

Oct 10, 2012

Marty O replied to Howling Dick's discussion Measuring from the nut in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"I think moving the bridge would cause things to go out of tune if you are using actual frets as each fret would be displaced by whatever the thickness of the bolt is. Any other thoughts people?"

Oct 3, 2012

Marty O replied to Howling Dick's discussion Measuring from the nut in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"I often use bolts and I always allow roughly half the thickness of the bolt as part of the fretboard length. So to accommodate this I have to take away a little of the fret board (half of the bolt width) on the first fret spacing."

Oct 3, 2012

Marty O replied to Pascal's discussion soundboard? in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"The aluminum will give you a more metallic sound and the wood would be much warmer. I think that by using both materials you would end up with a great guitar either way. Make sure that the aluminum is not too thin as the wight of the bridge/strings…"

Jun 2, 2012

Marty O commented on Isaac's video

indie music for cbg and harp

"Simple but it built so nicely...loved it."

Mar 23, 2012

Marty O replied to Mike Whisenhunt's discussion Greenhorn question in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

"I have always found electric strings easier to fret than acoustic strings due to them being lighter."

Jul 12, 2011

Marty O joined Shane's group

Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

This group is for discussing the basics of CBG building for newer builders - where to start, what to do, common pitfalls, tips and techniques.Keep in mind that new builders can find other great informative articles on CBG building, as well as most of the parts you'll need, over at C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply!See More

Jun 8, 2011

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Marty O liked Shane's group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101

Jun 8, 2011

Marty O is now a member of Cigar Box Nation

Jun 2, 2011

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