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jala replied to Paul's discussion CBG build

"If somebody could speak clearly, blind could read by passing the fingers over the letters, if you want a bridge into the back of the box, the distance from the diapason, it's calculated based on the box, and the fingerboard length she's…"

Mar 18

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Nov 22, 2011

Paul replied to Paul's discussion CBG build

"thanks, will look into getting a metric ruler and testing out the formula. paul "

Mar 7, 2011

Glaze replied to Paul's discussion CBG build

"Paul You want to lay out exactly where you will place your bridge with some room to be able to move the bridge around to adjust your intonation if need be. This is usually a very small measured adjustment from your measured 25.5 or 24.5…"

Mar 3, 2011

Dan Sleep replied to Paul's discussion CBG build

"Take a look at the beginner videos I have posted on my page here and see if that helps you at all."

Mar 2, 2011

MichaelS Country Boy Guitars replied to Paul's discussion CBG build

"Proper intonation can be had at any scale length, not just in the 24.5 to 25.5 range. Decide what scale you want then find a fret calculater on line, stewmac has one. Mark you frets properly and you will have no problem intonating it. Mine are all…"

Mar 2, 2011

Kevin O'Connor replied to Paul's discussion CBG build

"Paul, here is what I have found in building these guitars. You are right on the measurements that you posted, I, personally, build mine to a 25" scale, allowing for 25 and 1/8" for compensation. I made an aluminium scale that has very…"

Mar 2, 2011

Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw replied to Paul's discussion CBG build

"Hi Paul. There seem to be all sorts of theories about this and that and the most often quoted here is "no rules". That can be both an advantage and a disadvantage of course. People here have made fine CBGs with both significantly longer…"

Mar 2, 2011

Paul left a comment for mark "mudcat" quigley

"stumpy please see my latest request for help and if you can guide me in the right direction"

Mar 2, 2011

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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

Mar 2, 2011

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How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar

Playing tips and secrets. Tunings. Primal music theory.See More

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Classifieds and Swaps

A place to buy, sell, trade cigar box guitars and other related gear. Keep in mind that you can find most everything you need (and then some!) over at C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, your one stop shop for CBG and homemade instrument parts and gear!See More

Mar 2, 2011

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CBG build

Well I got all my parts and I am working on setting up the neck for my cigar box guitar. I have marked my box for neck placement and I am now looking at where the bridge will go on the box lid. I have read that for good intonation you should be between 24.5 and 25.5 inches from the nut to the bridge. In measuring this it does not look right. Looking at the neck it does not seem like there is enough room from the box where they meet to the nut for proper fretting. Help I am feeling lost,…See More

Mar 2, 2011

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