I have made 3-4 CBGs so far and I get the feeling that we are all in the same boat. Once you have made one you will always be on the lookout for materials for the next one and the one after and the one after that and hopefully always improving. And I haven't made a true Cigar Box version yet, because believe it or not cigar boxes are not easy to come by in Western Australia. So far one olive oil can, one biscuit tin one wine box, and one jewelery box.
I have only been playing for a few months so don't really have the experience to know what sound I am trying to achieve or prefer. I am actually quite happy if I can string a few notes together that sound vaguely like something that I have heard before.
Regarding strings.I have used strings that have been recommended to me in the past, but now want to purchase more. I have read much of the discussions about strings on the forum but don't have the time to read 400 pages.
Can anyone enlighten me regarding the string types. At C.B.Gitty the strings are described as "acoustic light" , "acoustic medium", "electric light", "electric medium". It is my understanding that pretty well all CBGs are electric. Why would I choose one over the other?
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In a nutshell, acoustic strings are not designed to react well with magnetic pickups. They are fine if using piezos for the pickup, since those respond to vibrations...not the disruption of the magnetic field above a mag pup. Electric guitar strings are made with different metals that respond better w/ magnetic pickups.
String gauge (light, medium. etc.) are by preference, mostly. Light strings are generally more on the treble side of the board, while heavier gauges will give fuller, deeper tones.
Thanks Scott
to take that a bit further, obviously you wouldn't use acoustic strings on a magnetic pickup but would there be any disadvantage of using electric strings on a piezo built.
Thanks for taking the time to respond. I guess the only way forward is to experiment until I know what I like.
regards Jeff.
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