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Regular tuners for a bass CBG ??
Started this discussion. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Oct 29, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
First post, and I'd like to thank all the forum members here for the information they've shared. Thanks!Each winter me and my daughter (11yo.) do shop projects. Keeps here off the pc and TV and…Continue
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Busyhands Slim replied to Thomas Douglas's discussion Regular tuners for a bass CBG ??"The problem is that bass strings (also expensive!) are way bigger in diameter than regular guitar strings, so they're not going to fit through the holes in the tuners.
How about making a baritone, instead? The strings are heavier than a…"
Thomas Douglas replied to Thomas Douglas's discussion Regular tuners for a bass CBG ??"Here's a couple me and the kid wrapped up after my Sunday afternoon nap today, along with an amp we put together.
I kinda screwed up the bottom f hole cutout on the top one, but it's not too bad.
Probably the only parts I used that…"
Thomas Douglas posted a discussionRegular tuners for a bass CBG ??
First post, and I'd like to thank all the forum members here for the information they've shared. Thanks!Each winter me and my daughter (11yo.) do shop projects. Keeps here off the pc and TV and gives up some quality time. I digress. About a month ago a friend sent me a couple Seasick Steve cd's. I'd never heard of him so was on youtube watching some videos and the kid walked by and goes "Hey, Dad! Let's make some of those cool guitars!" I googled info, landed here, and we've knocked a…See More
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