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 Alternative Gamba Frets?I have a bass gamba and the frets easily come untied with frequent aggressive scale work. Is there an alternative fret material you've used… Started by Greg Turner |
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Aug 3 Reply by Bluesheart |
New Canjo Build; It's a weird oneWhilst hunting for 12 string parts, I decided to build something a little different. This what I ended up with. Its basically a standard 3… Started by JP Lace Master |
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Aug 3 Reply by Bluesheart |
 Build ideas neededPicked this tin up for $1 nice drum sound from the clear plastic lid... diameter is 200mm/8" was thinking of a uke maybe not sure the lid… Started by Timothy Hunter |
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Aug 3 Reply by JL |
 The Build I HateWell it happened.. I have a build I can't stand.. thought about this for 2 years, I finally took the time to build it and BAM.. I can't st… Started by Hip Bone Bellaire |
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Jul 29 Reply by Cause the Blue rat |
 Gonna build a Heavy Metal guitar, here's the startHi, the metal part is the body, the neck is Silky Oak from a very old bedhead/leg. So lets get dug in. Taff Started by Taffy Evans |
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Jul 29 Reply by Taffy Evans |
Cigar box ukulele questionI'm building a ukulele for a friend out of a Johnny Walker box. It originally held 10 mini bottle of liquor but it's basically a cigar box… Started by Ducati Scotty |
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Jul 29 Reply by Kigar |
 Neck WidthOn my 13th build and wondering why I keep building 1&1/2 inch width necks for my 3-stringers. I would rather narrow them at least a q… Started by Bob Johnston |
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Jul 28 Reply by Bob Johnston |
Building my Uke bridgeHi, here are some pic's of the process in building my uke glue on bridges,cbg style. Although I have built ukuleles before, these are my f… Started by Taffy Evans |
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Jul 27 Reply by Taffy Evans |
 Making a DulcimerI have a big cigar box, which is too big for a standard CBG. It measures 26.5 x 11 x 5 inches - photo attached with wine bottle for scale.… Started by Diglydog |
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Jul 26 Reply by Dennis Goodinson |
 Numero UnoHello All, First post and first CBG. I've been lurking for a few months and I want to say thanks to everyone who has posted build ideas and… Started by Chris B-stock |
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Jul 25 Reply by Korrigan |
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Fretting
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Treble bleed?
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Favorite pickups and position?
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Amps
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Slides. Unable to try before buy, what to choose?
Started by Eliah Holiday in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Keith Huggins 12 hours ago. 23 Replies 1 Like
Review: Swamp Witch "Wesseh Tribute" Cigar Box Guitar
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What's on your workbench?
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4 string neck width
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VIDEO: The Flamethrower Organ
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VIDEO: Napolian Strickland & His Diddley Bow (Historic footage from Alan Lomax)
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. on Thursday. 1 Reply 1 Like
A DIY Kit for stompboxes?
Started by Eliah Holiday in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. on Thursday. 20 Replies 0 Likes
.50 Cal Shell Slide
Started by Troy Hall in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Troy Hall on Thursday. 6 Replies 5 Likes
Spokeshave: flat or round?
Started by Clint “Uncle Gus” Turpen in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Mark Prentice on Thursday. 13 Replies 1 Like
Video Premier: Hymn for Her "Blue Balloons"
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles on Thursday. 0 Replies 1 Like
2018 Pennsylvania Cigar Box Guitar Festival - Schedule and details
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles on Thursday. 0 Replies 2 Likes
I may not be a luthier, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
Started by Steve Holladay in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by JB on Thursday. 6 Replies 4 Likes
VIDEO: You Gotta Move cover by Jerome Graille
Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by Dave Lynas on Thursday. 2 Replies 2 Likes
VIDEO: Playing the Limberjack - Randy Cato demonstrates
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The most versatile but overlooked guitar pedal. Graphic EQ.
Started by Cause the Blue rat in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by BrianQ. on Wednesday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
How to electrify a harmonica for hands-free playing
Started by Dustin Aurand in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Tuesday. 12 Replies 0 Likes
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