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TIP YOUR WAITERHey, guys. I don't know if you're aware or not but check this out:1. Shane is actually keeping this site going for all of us off of his o… Started by Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars) |
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May 10, 2010 Reply by Dan Sleep |
Sorry....Piezo QuestionOK, I have my piezo and I have my 1/4 inch jack (3 prong). What prong does the black go to and what prong does the red go to? Also, do I… Started by Douglas Eric Marsalis |
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May 10, 2010 Reply by Alan Roberts |
Ahhhh, Bloody HellSo I finished my first CBG (sorry no pics). Over all I am pretty happy, but had a few problems. I read that if you place the piezo in be… Started by Douglas Eric Marsalis |
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May 10, 2010 Reply by Keni Lee Burgess |
Resenator CBGI am thinking of making a Resanator CBG but have some questions first.I have a cd tin see attached pics,I was wondering if I need to make h… Started by Bryon Dodds |
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May 9, 2010 Reply by Ben |
My First CBGHey guys.. this is my first post...so please bear with me. Just wanted to upload the pics of my first CBG..Thanks for al the realy helpful… Started by BassKemist |
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May 8, 2010 Reply by BassKemist |
Are these instructions any good?Mainly I want to know if that whole eye-bolt set will work?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKg20Cg7gUA&feature=fvw Started by Charles Davis |
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May 7, 2010 Reply by Charles Davis |
Project given...A guy at work has given me his old project. He gave up on it as the tremolo split the wood. I plan on removing both humbucker pickups and u… Started by Tommy |
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May 7, 2010 Reply by Tommy |
FRETS CALCULATION!!! it's easier than you think!!!!multiply scale length by .9439mark your result.repeat.notes:- most calculators will let you simply press the = key and repeat for you!- you… Started by Crow |
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May 7, 2010 Reply by Crow |
equipment adviceup until now (15 builds) i have done all my work with hand tools on my lap and my shopmate bench - i have a dremel xpr400 and think i would… Started by rich gallagher |
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May 7, 2010 Reply by Shawn |
Help with DIY CB ampHey, I'm new and a not really a musician, but am trying.I'm working on my first CBG and want to make an amp for it. I know almost nothing… Started by Sean Stimac |
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May 7, 2010 Reply by wes carl |
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Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
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Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
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just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
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VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.
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CBG site issues, continued.
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Rainbow Stew (low budget cover on cigar box guitar) | Merle Haggard
"A new one for me Kale, and I like it! I always enjoy your CBG covers. Happy Sunday!"
AGP #533 - ''Beware of Wife''
"This one is definitely an attention getter Alan! I’m not brave enough to build one like this.…"
Rainbow Stew (low budget cover on cigar box guitar) | Merle Haggard
Happy Sunday folks. I've wanted to cover this 1981 Merle Haggard tune for a while and I decided today is the day. Here's a stripped down cover with nothing b...
On Top of Spaghetti: 3D Printed Cigar Box Guitar
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