"In the $45-$55 range. All were acoustic 3 stringers. I based the price on the quality of the tuners and whether or not they were fretted. "
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New Build
Started this discussion. Last reply by ED (Bad Finger) May 30, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I'm working a new guit with a very small Punch box. Because of the small size I was thinking of doing a one or two stringer. Any suggestions on which strings to use?Continue
Sold One!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lonman May 10, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Sold a guitar this morning. The buyer tuned and played it before leaving, it was the first time I have heard one of my builds played. I thought it sounded pretty good.Continue
Big Joe Williams
Started this discussion. Last reply by Clock The Wolf Dec 21, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Was listening to "Front Porch" on XM radio to day and the dj played a song by Big Joe Williams. He said that Williams played a home made 9 (yes,9) string guitar. Does any have any knowlege of this…Continue
Alternate fret material
Started this discussion. Last reply by Crimson Toad Dec 4, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Just finishing up a build, and ran out of Gitty fret mat'l. I could just order more, but I want to try something different. Any suggestions? Continue
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William McCauley commented on Habanera Hal's group Sell Those Puppies!"I have sold some (3) on c-list, but, I have found the price needs to be "reasonable", (You can translate that to cheap, if you want). The buyers all seemed happy with what they got and I got paid in cash."
William McCauley commented on Shane's group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"I cut a 1/4" (+/-) deep "relief" in the neck for the length of the box top. The top of the box does not touch the neck at all. I do it the same with thru neck and non thru neck builds. Any bracing is attached to the ends of the box…"
William McCauley commented on Shane's group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"I make a first cut (to mark the location) with an X-acto saw and a machinist's square and then open them up with a "Shark Saw"pull saw. Available at Lowe's, not expensive. "
William McCauley replied to joshua weiss's discussion Looking for fret boards"Woodcraft also has stock suitable for fret boards. Internet and retail stores."
William McCauley replied to joshua weiss's discussion Looking for fret boards"Try Grizzly Industrial (grizzly.com). Their catalog has a section of luthiers supplies. "
William McCauley commented on Shane's group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"Jamie, just a thought, that oak board could have an internal split running lengthwise. I bought one like that at Lowe's one time. I found when I started sawing the board."
William McCauley replied to Brendan deVallance's discussion Exotic woods"Find a "Woodcraft" store, they have a pretty good selection of exotic woods. A word of warning, be careful cutting and sanding these woods (or any wood, for that matter). They can and will play HELL with your sinuses and respiratory system…"
William McCauley replied to Joe Bowers's discussion First build."Very nice build. You can't go wrong with the blue punch boxes. "
William McCauley replied to zombieCat's discussion Cigar Box With Masonite Lid"I have found that Forstner bits do not like to cut fiber board. I use a hole saw in my drill press. "
MichaelS Country Boy Guitars left a comment for William McCauley"I only get the feedback thru etsy, but I can't see how an e mail would hurt. "
William McCauley left a comment for MichaelS Country Boy Guitars"I sold one on Etsy, thru my son (he is more knowledgeable than me on that kind of stuff). He asked if I wanted the buyers e-mail to follow up on the sale. "
MichaelS Country Boy Guitars left a comment for William McCauley"I get feedback from my sales, all good so far. I have not followed up to far after the sale though. Are you an etsy seller also?"
William McCauley left a comment for MichaelS Country Boy Guitars"
Do you do any follow up with the customer on your Etsy sales?
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sound holes
Posted on June 15, 2010 at 3:25pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
how big should the sound holes be? several small ones or one big one (1/2 to 3/4 inch)
Comment Wall (14 comments)
- At 8:54am on July 21, 2012, MichaelS Country Boy Guitars said…
I only get the feedback thru etsy, but I can't see how an e mail would hurt.
- At 12:26pm on July 15, 2012, MichaelS Country Boy Guitars said…
I get feedback from my sales, all good so far. I have not followed up to far after the sale though. Are you an etsy seller also?
- At 11:03am on May 25, 2012,
Michael Fred Johnson said… As a fellow old fart you will appreciate pressures of time and understand why the hut has only been completed 4 months before the 66th
- At 12:17pm on October 9, 2011,
Hippy Chip's guitars said… Good to see another "mick" building the good stuff. hope you enjoy your new toys as much as I do, Good luck
HIPPY CHIP
- At 11:31am on October 9, 2011, Hippy Chip's guitars said…
- I am going to post my first video right now---a little hillbilly lookin' thing that I have to keep for myself!
- At 3:03pm on October 8, 2011, Hippy Chip's guitars said…
the "big dog is 11x20x3. The neck is solid maple. the fretboard is bolivian mahogany. the box is redwood frame with aromatic cedar for the soundboard and bottom,redwood bracing, and custom bridge and tailpiece.It is fretted at 26 inches. I haven't quite figured out what strings to use yet, but I think it needs some fat ones to bring out the tone.
- At 8:25pm on July 26, 2011,
Uncle John said… - Hey, William! Thanks for the comment on my grand daughter's video. :)
- At 6:32pm on October 2, 2010,
Mark Lillo said… - No I have not used finger joints. I just miter the corners and glue it up. I don't feel the need to brace anything, they are quite solid once they are glued up. The top and bottom of the box has a rabbit joint that the top and bottom fit into.
- At 12:46am on October 1, 2010, Mark Lillo said…
- Hi, thanks for the comments on my walnut build. Yes I did build the box for it. I build all my boxes.
- At 2:12pm on July 9, 2010,
Eric Townsend said… - Oh man, just thought -- are you suing your slide right? remember to use your middle and/or first finger to mute the strings behind the slide. otherwise you get that weird dual note ringing that can make everything sound out of tune...
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