"Actually, and i am no musician either, probably the most precise thing to do would be to calculate the fret positions starting from the scale of your guitar.
There are many online tools to calculate the fret positions in a precise way, so i'd…"
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My first CBG!!!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim LaFave Sep 7, 2012. 25 Replies 1 Like
I put strings on it yesterday.It's not as refined as it could be, but i'm happy with it's rough look. I didn't use any finish on it, because i liked the feel of the wood so much as as was working on…Continue
Greetings from a new member
Started this discussion. Last reply by the anonymous pick Aug 20, 2012. 3 Replies 1 Like
Hi there!!!After lurking around and gathering info for some time, i thought i might as well join the forum.I just finished my first CBG today, so i'm rather excited. Plans for the next one are…Continue
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Tim LaFave replied to gabr1's discussion My first CBG!!!"Congratulations on your first build ... once you start, you can't stop! It's going to be hard to sleep, what with burning the "midnight oil" working on them, plus all those "free radical" ideas that will keep running…"
gabr1 replied to gabr1's discussion My first CBG!!!"I recorded what should be my version of number of the beast (Zwan version)...
As it turn out, the main problem is the computer mic. It sucks. I used an Olympus digital voice recorder i had, placed it next to the box, and it sounds much better,…"
gabr1 replied to gabr1's discussion My first CBG!!!"That would be great! I have no experience whatsoever with recording, so it would be useful to hear from anyone who does"
rusty case replied to gabr1's discussion My first CBG!!!"Oh Gosh!
:-)
I hope to learn how to make a recording of my CBG's... so I been reading a whole lot about audio and recording live bands and acoustic and mixing and DAWs and .... golly, it goes on forever!
One thing I've…"
gabr1 replied to gabr1's discussion My first CBG!!!"Thanks, that's something to think about for the next one. As a matter of fact, you are right about the vibrations travelling along the neck a lot, they feel rather strong. But i'm guessing that might not be too bad, as the piezos are…"
Ron "Oily" Sprague replied to gabr1's discussion My first CBG!!!"Very nice looking first build. The faux mag pups look kewl. They also may be a partial reason why you're not getting much volume while amped (although the main one is likely the lack of a preamp to boost the piezo signal). Here's how…"
Sumner McLain replied to gabr1's discussion My first CBG!!!"I really dig the washer soundhole trim. very cool bridge/tailpiece too.
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gabr1 replied to gabr1's discussion My first CBG!!!"Thanks, that's good avice for sure. It's true, a CBG is an instrument that doesn't really ask much of you if not to be played when there is a free moment to relax."
rusty case replied to gabr1's discussion My first CBG!!!"Oh Gosh!
as I get closer to the river styx I can appreciate better how fortunate it is to have work, and help people with their needs.
Perhaps that's why I have taken such a fancy to the CBGs... homebuilt, and utilitarian, perhaps coarse,…"
gabr1 replied to gabr1's discussion My first CBG!!!"Thanks!
I have been really busy, so there was no time for my cbg.
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rusty case replied to gabr1's discussion My first CBG!!!"Your CBG looks great and sounds excellent!
Good work!
It's been a few weeks now, since your post... gonna post a new mpeg file soon? :-)
Best
rc
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