"IMHO is a supporting argument for blend pots. If you NEED two pickups... Well a blend pot can do the job of two volume pots. And a switch. Too many controls on a guitar is ugly in my opinion, although once it approaches the absurd it can become…"
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Tone Pot Issue - master luthier electricians needed - WY
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates Oct 13, 2011. 18 Replies 1 Like
Interesting thought here... CBN as an historic influence
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard G Caudill Sep 9, 2011. 7 Replies 3 Likes
CBG Stand for festival sellers
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates Aug 3, 2011. 6 Replies 2 Likes
"... it's a stick in a box not a Stradivarius." Chickenbone John
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Shane replied to Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates's discussion Volume pot as a blend"As a professional performer, I'm starting to favor a bare minimum design: one pickup, one volume knob. If you want to get fancy, maybe ad a tone...but it's not necessary. The reason is that my hands start flying around and tend…"
The Phrygian Kid replied to Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates's discussion Volume pot as a blend"*you need two 10 cent diodes here or at the extremities, (100% one pickup, the other off) you'll be bleeding the lot to ground ie both off ;)
Also be sure to use a 'balance pot' or in the centre both pups will be on less than…"
jabes replied to Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates's discussion Volume pot as a blend"thankyou .,i have a few blend pots i bought in a grab bag of bitz at a boot fair...plenty of pups too... thanks again"
Ted Crocker replied to Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates's discussion Volume pot as a blend"A little late to this discussion. Maybe I'm just old school, but I prefer independent controls of both pickups - on/off and vol/tone of each. That gives you the ability to control the output and tone of each one - and blend each as…"
David L. replied to Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates's discussion Volume pot as a blend"Hi Jabes,
Blend pot wiring
then to the output run another wire to the tone pot (cap value as per your preference)
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jabes replied to Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates's discussion Volume pot as a blend"has anyone got a wiring diagram for this? 2 single coil pups with blend pot and tone ...please?"
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CBG Tabs
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.
CBG Tabs
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.
imsotall joined Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates's groupCBG Tabs
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.
Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates commented on Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates's photo
AFKB6 Full on
"My bad all, the green (+) went to the tone pot(s). Each pickup had a 3-way switch that went to its own tone pot."
Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates commented on Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates's photoAFKB6 Full on
"Dahhhhhh, well. Not as bad-ass as your creations I know! Ive seem them.
Thank you tho.
-Wy"
Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates commented on Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates's photo
wiring 2 split humbuckers, 2 I/0/I switch, blender, 2 tone pots, 1 vol
"Hmmm, thought I went to the blender pot first. Oh well. No worries. Pup to Tone to Blender."
Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates commented on Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates's photo
Controls outside
"I uploaded a pic of the front side with the bridge. See this album. Also the wiring of the switches."
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Yet Another Fret Calc (Spreadsheet) - SAE and Metric
Posted on December 30, 2012 at 10:00am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Fret Calculator with compensation - SAE and Metric
Here is a simple spreadsheet I made. Again, there are MANY online and this is but one more. I did include a 1/32" nut-to-first compensation as many of us use this trick. Keeps the 1-3 frets from being sharp. Also lower the strings at the nut so the notes…
Continue Festival CBG stand plans
Posted on August 2, 2011 at 2:30pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Ya'll
I had a great idea to make a stand for CBGs when you take to festivals. These fold flat, and tho only hold 3 CBGs, are very effective and will be quite handy. I will post a picture of the plans and the Google SketchUp (you can download the viewer or the app -- its free).
Full on shot…
Continue New Ink
Posted on July 3, 2011 at 9:28pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
Gots some new ink this weekend.
No matter what happens to it, I'll always have it with me.
This one is one I…
String Spacing Calculator
Posted on March 31, 2011 at 2:28pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Recently I came across this article online where this guy uses a caliper and calculations to measure the optimum, equidistant string spacing using the neck/nut width, the string gauges and number of strings, the 'margin' on either side of the first and last string and then does a specific calculation to arrive at the spacing.
Its not complicated but I made a spreadsheet and have an example of what to do and how to use:…
Continue CBG Kit templates
Posted on March 21, 2011 at 8:30am 4 Comments 0 Likes
Below are all the templates I have created for the Cigar Box Guitar kit: Download all of them. There is also a Quick Start guide if you want to make a simple CBG from the kit.
Main Kit Instructions - KitInstructions.pdf…
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Comment Wall (295 comments)
- At 12:39pm on October 10, 2011,
John Sims said… - Been busy man! More to come soon! Hope all is well...
- At 12:23am on September 22, 2011,
StarrCBGs(Donovan) said… Hello from Starr SC thanks
- At 11:35pm on September 20, 2011,
Henry Strat-o-varius Lowman said… - Hey, Wes! I reposted the "AUGUST" video on the site, and here is the You Tube link.
- At 11:32pm on September 20, 2011, Henry Strat-o-varius Lowman said…
- At 11:30pm on September 20, 2011, Henry Strat-o-varius Lowman said…
- At 4:54pm on September 19, 2011,
Gabe Beilfuss said… - Pauls is still there and busy as ever.
- At 2:00pm on September 14, 2011,
Skeet said…
- Yea, I made em all myself. I'm from North Augusta by the way. I mostly just play in my man cave. Sometimes I'll get with a band and play harp at their jam sessions.
- At 12:48pm on September 11, 2011,
Jerry L. Fields said… - If I should decide to take on another project I'll definetly get in touch. Thanks for the offer of help. My maiJn interest comes from watching a friend who lives in Easley who has built several they really look interesting and who can resist the quality of a handbuilt instrument even if it ends up as a display piece. I would give you his web address but he is not connected to the net Thanks Again Jerry
- At 12:45pm on August 20, 2011, hikingonthru said…
- Thank-you! Would love to know a source for a good set of plans to make a cardboard dulcimer. My oldest son (in elem school) would like that to be our next project together.
- At 11:02am on August 12, 2011,
Galen Lee Walker said… - Thanks for the welcome Wes. The fishin great round here, I'm more of a black bass guy. Love the area, been here 9 years. Take care.
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