Hi Guys
I have made several CBG's now and basically want to build a bass employing the same principals.
Question 1) Do you reckon I can use standard electric guitar machine heads - I figure they must work providing there is enough space to coil the bass strings (just about will suit me - I'm not building perfection here)
Q2) I am not using a truss rod or any form of artificial support in the neck - I have a nice peice of teak about 1 1/4 inch thick which, even when I shape, i am planning on keeping most of the depth - do you think the temsion on 3 standard electric guitar bass strings will be too much - should I opt for 2 - I would prefer 3 but don't want to put in all the work only to find it Bowed out
Any advise or experiences you have to shar - fire them my way
Andy
Tags:
1-Bass tuners ... the bass strings are bigger, need bigger holes. Yes you can drill out the holes, but then you compromise strength. ( But I'm sure it's been done)
2-I wouldn't use teak unless I was laminating it with something else. That said .....
I built a bass with an oak/poplar/oak laminated neck,no fretboard, left it thick ( 1" at the smallest ) and bow isn't a problem.
Shoot, built it. Worst case scenario, it don't work. Good news! You gt to build some more.
Teak neck, kinda thick, add a fretboard, 3 strings, bass tuners, and light gauge strings.
You be in bidniz.
Matt
I don't have a problem with the tonal qualities of teak ........ I just don't think it would be strong enuff w/out a trussrod.
Matt
Teak is one of the world's strongest and most stable woods. isn't that good for a neck? It can dull tools.
Don
Matt Towe said:I don't have a problem with the tonal qualities of teak ........ I just don't think it would be strong enuff w/out a trussrod.
Matt
Thanks guys -
I will purchase some Bass tuners - seems to be the way to go - although I am really cheap and writing this with gritted teeth at the thought of parting with the cash
Yeah have a go with teak if you get the chance - I'm not a woodworker either but I actually think it's easy to work with and the tone on the couple of CBG's I have made with it is really warm and mellow - even a bit Bassy
Don - I wa thinking up-right but wan't sure - think you have helped convince me. I will defo post some pics on how i get on (uless it goes completely wrong)
Don Thompson said:Teak is one of the world's strongest and most stable woods. isn't that good for a neck? It can dull tools.
Don
Matt Towe said:I don't have a problem with the tonal qualities of teak ........ I just don't think it would be strong enuff w/out a trussrod.
Matt
Really? I knew it had good lasting and waterproof (?) properties because of the marine use, but looking at the Janka wood hardness scale it comes in way belom oak, ash, etc.
btw- never worked with it ( not a wood worker), just using the almighty internet resouces.
Matt
Started by Bill Andy in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts 23 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Bill Andy in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Bill Andy 23 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Started by BrianQ. in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts on Tuesday. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 26. 8 Replies 1 Like
Started by Southern Ray in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 26. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Apr 25. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Crazed Fandango Apr 22. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods Apr 17. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 14. 6 Replies 2 Likes
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies 3 Likes
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Posted by Vlad on March 31, 2024 at 11:48pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Posted by Vlad on March 6, 2024 at 2:32am 5 Comments 2 Likes
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
May 11, 2024 from 11am to 8pm – Speakeasy Grill
0 Comments 0 LikesMay 30, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10pm – The Casual Pint of Huntsville
0 Comments 0 Likes© 2024 Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker. Powered by
Cigar Box Nation is presented by C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, your one-stop-shop for Cigar Box Guitar parts and accessories!