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6 stringers - attaching a electric guitar neck to a cigar box?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Josh Thompson Apr 9. 5 Replies 0 Likes
What's good everyone?Wondering how to attach a neck to a cigar box..not a handmade neck I know how to do that..my neck is from an electric guitar neck my brother gave me. I took the guitar apart so I…Continue
Should I install a pre amp into my cbg/cbu's? advantages and disadvantages
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dr X Apr 6. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Wondering the advantages and disadvantages.. I recently purchased a pre amp.. Same mode Gitty sells on his website. 7475R I think is the model.I have a CBG and two CBUkes and was thinking of…Continue
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GARAGE HERMIT replied to Loco's discussion Attaching a electric guitar neck to box? in the group 6 string CBG's"look at my pic's , might give you some idea's,"
GARAGE HERMIT replied to Loco's discussion Cigar box size for a 6 stringer? in the group 6 string CBG's"24 1/2" (what i usually use) scale length you'll need a box atleast 12" long,"
Greg Potts commented on Loco's group Canadian CBG"The leaf's defeat last night was a bitter pill, but with spring seeming just hours away I am sure we'll get over it.
As for wood, I have been buying oak and maple 1x2s at Home Depot for necks and getting boxes for $4 each at a local cigar…"
"Saw the game last night as well.. To all my fellow Leaf fans.. It was a he'll of a ride!"
Marcus Darwell commented on Loco's group Canadian CBG"Hi
Didn't realize that there is a Canadian group on CBN. Condolences to Leafs fans."
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Were Canadian CBG makers can talk CBG topics and share ideas and photos and vids.See More
"Same if you have some 9x11 boxes Let us know. I live in Canada but you could ship to my sister in-laws as she is coming to visit me in July . et me know as I'm very interested. Are the solid wood or plywood? What general sizes for you ha e and…"
"As much as I am a fan of the blue jays I changed the clubs logo.. I feel it's more fitting.. If you guys have a better design let me know and we can vote on it."
OldNick replied to Loco's discussion Cigar box size for a 6 stringer? in the group 6 string CBG's"I've built a few 6 strings, electric, electric/acoustic, and classical.
12 x 8 is a size I like, but I've built a 14x8.5 box in one case, and used a 10 x 7.5 cigar box for the classical.
Check out my photo albums if you want…"
"Ya looks like I'll have to find a new cigar store cause the one I went to before for my first build only sold plywood boxes with covered paper on them..I too prefer the solid cedar ones. I'll look at the antique stores that's a good…"
Todd Clarke commented on Loco's group Canadian CBG"Go to your local cigar shop and ask. Tell them you plan to build a guitar out of it and I'll bet you get a few. I like to find old cedar boxes in antique stores, they can be a tad pricy but the tone of a cedar box is really great !!!"
"Wondering where you all get your cigar boxes from.. Looking for some nice solid boxes to build my first 6 string electric
Loco"
"Good question OldNick.... I forgot to mention... No it will be an electric."
OldNick replied to Loco's discussion Cigar box size for a 6 stringer? in the group 6 string CBG's"Is this going to be an acoustic instrument?"
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2nd Build - Day THREE
Posted on October 26, 2011 at 3:14pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Today's Plan
- Cut 1/2 circles in Headstock to allow for Tuners
- Changed plan of having a 1/4" Poplar soundboard to using 1/8" Birch Plywood instead. This came from wanting a thinner soundboard to get more vibration in the tone of the…
2nd Build - Day TWO
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 8:15pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Todays To Do List:
- Cut and Glue Heel
- Cut and Glue Headstock Extension
- Cut Neck to 14th Fret Position
- Carve Neck…
2nd Build Begins - Day ONE
Posted on October 24, 2011 at 11:00am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I started my second build last night.
I picked up the following materials
Poplar : 1/4"x8"x4'
Poplar : 1/4"x2"x4'
Poplar : 1/4"x3"x4'
Poplar : 1"x2x4"
I cut the desired lenghts that I wanted to make. Which was a box with
7-1/4"x10"x3"H
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ContinueComment Wall (11 comments)
- At 10:25pm on April 12, 2013,
Reeds Taylor said… Some good clean work there Loco....nice work
- At 6:53am on April 10, 2013,
Steven Reiter said… - Yes you will have to cut f holes to get any acoustic sound. Without holes it will not produce much sound.
- At 11:23pm on April 2, 2013,
Gadsden Guitars said… Thanks for adding me Loco, and thanks for the kind words. I'm flattered you find my work inspiring. Yes I do sell guitars, email me and we can talk about it. gadsdenguitars@gmail.com
Eric
- At 6:50pm on March 30, 2013,
Yellowbelly Flatt said… Thanks for the friend request Loco.
- At 12:53pm on December 17, 2011,
Bear said…
Great sounding ukes of yours, Loco! Thanks for the comments and friend request, too!
- At 12:42pm on October 28, 2011,
George Callihan said… - Oh yeah, Loco I will post pictures. I haven't assembled yet so will snap a few and post!
- At 12:29pm on October 24, 2011,
Careless John said… Cheers Loco, Ben made my 4 stringer and tuned it DGBE, so Ill take it down to DGBD 1st, but will experiment and let you know how I get on with things.
JC
- At 9:51pm on October 21, 2011,
Uncle John said… - Good deal!
- At 8:20pm on October 21, 2011, Uncle John said…
Loco,
I and some others have the best success on videos by joining youtube(free). Uploading there and embedding to the nation. I am no computer expert, but ask if you have trouble.
- At 7:23am on October 14, 2011,
Juha K said… Thank you very much for the comment.
-Juha
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