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My First Build for 2010

My first self-built CBG. Apologies for the poor picture quality.
It's a simple 3 string with 22.5 inch scale length using a piece of Oak for the neck.
Tuners donated by a friend who'd recovered them from a trashed electric guitar. Internally there are a couple of piezzo transducers wired in series.

I'm enormously proud of this simple CBG build which wouldn't have happened without the inspiration, information and motivation provided by the CB Nation.
I hope to add a little video of the box in action some time soon.

Thanks for the great info, tips and guidance and here's wishing all members of Cigar Box Nation an absolutely fabulous 2010.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Sleep on January 1, 2010 at 4:22am

Looks great!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Wichita Sam on January 1, 2010 at 4:35am

Nice first build... welcome to your next addiction!!!!

the best,

Wichita Sam

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Permalink Reply by Strolling Tone on January 1, 2010 at 5:14am

Thanks Iggy - Much Appreciated :)

Iggy said:

Looks great!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Strolling Tone on January 1, 2010 at 5:16am

I know what you mean. Everywhere I go I'm looking for boxes, timber and junk that I might use in a future build.
Great fun!
Cheers Sam.

Wichita Sam said:

Nice first build... welcome to your next addiction!!!!

the best,

Wichita Sam

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Permalink Reply by Dianne Woods on January 1, 2010 at 11:54am

Very nice.

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Permalink Reply by Strolling Tone on January 2, 2010 at 4:44am

Thanks Dianne -
I've had to make some modifications to overcome some buzzing since taking these pics.
Hopefully I'll get a little video recorded of this box in action some time soon.

Thanks for looking :)

Dianne Woods said:

Very nice.

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Permalink Reply by HENRY LOWMAN on January 2, 2010 at 5:57pm

Very, VERY nice, true to materials used, straight and to the point (lol)...now, with those piezos installed, it's time (as the MC5 would say) to KICK OUT THE JAMS!!! :-)

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Permalink Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on January 2, 2010 at 6:28pm

Brilliant!

-WY

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Permalink Reply by Strolling Tone on January 3, 2010 at 12:38am

Cheers Henry :)

HENRY LOWMAN said:

Very, VERY nice, true to materials used, straight and to the point (lol)...now, with those piezos installed, it's time (as the MC5 would say) to KICK OUT THE JAMS!!! :-)

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Permalink Reply by Strolling Tone on January 3, 2010 at 12:38am

Many thanks Wes. :)

Wes Yates said:

Brilliant!

-WY

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Permalink Reply by Bluesheart on January 3, 2010 at 5:58pm

Looks like a great first CBG. Love the background for the photo too!

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Permalink Reply by Strolling Tone on January 4, 2010 at 2:33am

Thanks Bluesheart - I learned a lot from this simple first build.
In the background are the doors to our garden shed - decorated by my talented girlfriend.
Glad you like them and thanks for your comment.

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