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The guitar is complete,except for strings,outer shell for the case done.Worked a couple of hours on the inner bottom half of case,installing guides,dividers n such before I start padding and upolstery.Pics to come.See More
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pezio question
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Woods Aug 27, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
On my fourth build,and I plan on using a bar type pezio for the first time,how is everyone mounting them?Are you mounting them on the inside of the box,or outside?Any and all help will be appreciated.Continue
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mike mccaw commented on mike mccaw's blog post Number 4"Electronics going in the box,trying to get it ready to seal/poly before all the rain off of the huricane gets here late tommarow,all that moisture in the air runs finishes.
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Jim Woods replied to mike mccaw's discussion pezio question"I cut a kerf in a strip of wood leaving about a 1/16 wood at the bottom. The rod piezo goes nicely in the 1/8" kerf with a wood or corian strip as a saddle fitting over the piezo . I notice a definite advantage for the rod piezo sound…"
Wade replied to mike mccaw's discussion pezio question"
I built and glued this one around the piezo with scraps of ebony. The piezo is under the maple piece."
Greg Roberts replied to mike mccaw's discussion pezio question"I used a 1/8" brass nipple for my bridge and glued it in there with silicone and put brass caps on and it sounds great
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/my-favorite-so-far"
Ron "Oily" Sprague replied to mike mccaw's discussion pezio question"Check out Randy Bretz' bridge / rod piezo / saddle combos. Basically, he makes a slot in his Spectrawood bridge deep enough to hold the rod piezo, then puts a buffalo bone saddle directly atop that. The bridge has a tiny hole for the wire to…"
mike mccaw commented on mike mccaw's blog post Number 4"All my electronics came in this week for the guitar,neck was mouted yesterday,and two halves of the case built this morning.It's all going pretty smoothly(it's scary)"
mike mccaw replied to mike mccaw's discussion pezio question"I've seen a few st up like that,but will the strings eventually cut into the pezio and ruin it like that?"
"ive even used them as the actual bridge a few times. they work by picking up the vibration of the string so the more direct contact the better"
"i generally mount them as close to the strings as possible, if you can, directly under the bridge so that the two are touching"
mike mccaw posted a discussionpezio question
On my fourth build,and I plan on using a bar type pezio for the first time,how is everyone mounting them?Are you mounting them on the inside of the box,or outside?Any and all help will be appreciated.See More
mike mccaw replied to jim ryan's discussion Printable Cigar box Art"I go to google images,and search cb art,when i find what I want i copy it on my printer,adjust it to the size i want,then cut it out.simple elmers glue on the back,and let it dry completely before you seal it with poly,or spar,it works very well.I…"
"Great idea Mike, I too have been thinking about a case for some of my builds. I never really thought about using it for may harps as well. The amp idea sounds pretty cool too. Keep us posted on the new build and the case, Ive seen a couple of nice…"
mike mccaw posted a blog postNumber 4
Started on a new build about two weeks ago,another 3 stringer with what I hope has a distressed/used finish on the wood and metal parts.Since my son has laid claim to my first CBG I built,this one will be for my own use.As a additional challenge,I'm gonna attempt to build a case for it as well,a first for me.If all goes well,the case will also house my harmonicas,and have a built in amp,we'll see...:)…See More
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still pushin' on...
Posted on November 23, 2012 at 11:20am 0 Comments 0 Likes
The guitar is complete,except for strings,outer shell for the case done.Worked a couple of hours on the inner bottom half of case,installing guides,dividers n such before I start padding and upolstery.Pics to come.
Number 4
Posted on August 19, 2012 at 10:22am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Started on a new build about two weeks ago,another 3 stringer with what I hope has a distressed/used finish on the wood and metal parts.Since my son has laid claim to my first CBG I built,this one will be for my own use.As a additional challenge,I'm gonna attempt to build a case for it as well,a first for me.If all goes well,the case will also house my harmonicas,and have a built in amp,we'll see...:)…
Continue coming anlong
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 9:47pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Boxes almost complete,necks fitted,getting closer.
New build...the TWINS
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 10:15am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Started building a couple of CBG's for my niece and nefew,I call them the Twins,even though there will be some differances in the two.Both will b traditional three string,with maple tops,as always with my builds,the boxes are hand made as well.…
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- At 11:26am on September 22, 2011,
Keni Lee Burgess said… Thank you Mike for joining my group. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Please check out my instructional video CDs:
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