"Since most of the grounding is done to the back of the volume and/or tone pots, solder the wire to the back of one of those pots."
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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.
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http://www.alangoldblatt.com/"
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Stephen Stocker replied to Stephen Stocker's discussion Piezo elements in the group CBG wiring & electronics."Thanks guys, you all have been very helpful, I will try your suggestions and let you know how it turns out."
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My First CGB
Posted on January 17, 2010 at 12:44am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Well, the bug has bitten. I am in the process of making my first CBG. Hopefully it will turn out OK!
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- At 3:35pm on May 24, 2011, Diane in Chicago said…
- I'd love to see pictures of your teardrop fiddle! I am thinking of making the box for my next fiddle. I'd like to make is narrow enough to bring travelling, and the teardrop is a good shape.
- At 2:38pm on January 13, 2010,
Tres Seaver said… - Welcome aboard, Stephen! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBU, CBB, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.).
Most of all, have fun!
Tres.
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