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Grounding the strings
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Fred Johnson Nov 11, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
While I wait for my mag pup to be delivered, I might as well ask another question. I am planning on installing a wooden bridge (although I can switch to a metal bridge). How would I ground the…Continue
CGB re-wiring question
Started this discussion. Last reply by Troy Oct 31, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I am swapping out a poorly installed piezo for a magnetic pickup. My questions are; Can i just wire the pickup in where the piezo was wired to the volume pot? What about grounding the pickup? Any…Continue
pickup questions
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rand Moore Nov 27, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I'm rebuilding a 3 string cbg and would like to upgrade the pickup from a piezo disk to a piezo rod or a magnetic pickup. Has anyone used the gitty bridge with the piezo rod combo? Any help would be…Continue
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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
Rand Moore replied to Troy's discussion pickup questions"Hi Troy,
Your inquiry has been viewed 60 times before, but no one has tried to answer it. So, you might try to clarify your question. What's a "gitty bridge"? Does "gitty" mean "guitar" or "C.B.Gitty"?…"
Michael Fred Johnson replied to Troy's discussion Grounding the strings"This wooden bridge has an earth strap under the peg holes"
Troy replied to Troy's discussion Grounding the strings"Thanks for all your help guys. I think I now have a plan for grounding.
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"I normally use a piece of bolt or some type of metal rod for the saddle so I drill a small hole in it and insert a wire through the bridge. Solder the wire in the hole in the saddle and it is concealed so you don't even know it's…"
Randy S. Bretz replied to Troy's discussion Grounding the strings"On my brickhouse build i used a brass rod as the string ground, i drilled a small hole in the end stuck the ground wire in and soldered it. On this build i made a rosewood burl bridge with a bone tip plus a bone nut which sounds great with the mag.…"
David L. replied to Troy's discussion Grounding the strings"You can ground them via the tailpiece - if you use a metal hinge for example you can run a ground to this, or if you are using the wooden through neck design you can add a metal plate on the underside that can act both as a grounding point to wire…"
Troy posted a discussionGrounding the strings
While I wait for my mag pup to be delivered, I might as well ask another question. I am planning on installing a wooden bridge (although I can switch to a metal bridge). How would I ground the strings if I go with the wooden bridge? ThanksSee More
Troy replied to Troy's discussion CGB re-wiring question"Thanks so much. I have a wooden bridge so I may attempt to ground the strings at the tail piece later. I'm sure I'll be back to ask how to ground the strings to the tailpiece later. Thanks again."
David L. replied to Troy's discussion CGB re-wiring question"Hi Troy,
Yes (assuming the magnetic pickup only has 2 wires). The piezo will have 2 wires (1 hot - to the pot lug and 1 ground- - to the back of the pot usually) so just solder the magnetic hot to the lug and ground to the back of…"
Troy posted a discussionCGB re-wiring question
I am swapping out a poorly installed piezo for a magnetic pickup. My questions are; Can i just wire the pickup in where the piezo was wired to the volume pot? What about grounding the pickup? Any help would be greatly appreciated.See More
Troy replied to Sean Rush's discussion Dumb first build question: Compensated bridges and scale lengths"Thanks Rand"
Troy added a discussion to the group CBG wiring & electronics.
piezo rod question
Hi, l'm rebuilding a 3 string that had a piezo dIsc installed. I want to install either a piezo rod or a wound pickup. Has anyone used the cb gitty bridge with the pre-installed piezo rod?See More
Troy posted a discussionpickup questions
I'm rebuilding a 3 string cbg and would like to upgrade the pickup from a piezo disk to a piezo rod or a magnetic pickup. Has anyone used the gitty bridge with the piezo rod combo? Any help would be greatSee More
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