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Are there a set of plans for a six string Cigar box guitar?

I searched through older threads. I found a couple that could be helpful but the links did not work. I have the guitar neck of my first eve…

Started by Virgil Fiori

11 Aug 13, 2023
Reply by Taffy Evans

Quick Tips for Cheapskates #1

Quick Tip: Discount/Dollar stores are your friend, for everything… Spent a Dollar + tax for 4 = 2” Clamps, that’s cheap!

Started by BrianQ.

2 Jul 29, 2023
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Tuning Wuestion

I have a 3 string CBG tuned to open G. Digital tuner indicates it is in tune and intonated.  However, when I bar the 5th fret the tuner reg…

Started by Jerry Draper

13 Jul 22, 2023
Reply by Jerry Draper

Electric Delta 3-pole Pickup

Hi Working on my 3rd build. On my first I used this pickup from CB Gitty. Really liked the results so I am using another in this build. My…

Started by Michael Bowlin

7 Jul 21, 2023
Reply by Neeraj Pardhan

Evans solid body guitar.

Hi, The guitar that was played over in the video section is this one. Just to give those interested a better look. New Guinee rosewood body…

Started by Taffy Evans

8 Jun 30, 2023
Reply by Taffy Evans

Searching for Poor Man’s Guide Issue #2

I am searching for a copy of the Poor Man’s Guide Magazine, Issue No. 2. The one which details how Weesay Freeman built his guitars. If you…

Started by Tim Gratsinger

21 Jun 26, 2023
Reply by Tim Gratsinger

Guitar string frets?

Thinking of using some old 32 guitar strings as uke frets. Anyone ever tried? Or have any thoughts about it?

Started by Jeff Shewmake

5 May 26, 2023
Reply by Jeff Shewmake

Snake Oil Humbucker Question

Just purchased a snake oil humbucker prewired for volume and tone control. The wiring harness does not have a ground wire. Do I need to run…

Started by Jerry Draper

6 May 24, 2023
Reply by Taffy Evans

Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar

I have been given a couple old hubcaps (rather heavy) which I want to build into 3-stringers. Many questions: 1. Is there an online tutori…

Started by T-Gripped

24 May 7, 2023
Reply by BrianQ.

Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?

I searched "Ghost Pickup" and found a few entries from people who tried the Wicked Bucker under the box top. Apparently it was not particul…

Started by Tom T

6 Apr 21, 2023
Reply by David Kennedy

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