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PickupsI am building my second CBG. My last one had a simple Piezo Transducer pickup from radio shack. Works fine, but next time I will encase it… Started by Travis "SlackJack" Woodall |
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Nov 16, 2009 Reply by Travis "SlackJack" Woodall |
Space or no space under Piezo; which sounds better?I am currently making a CBG, and the way I have cut the neck is shown in the cross section diagram. I plan on using a piezo pickup, glued… Started by Dave Onastik |
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Nov 16, 2009 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
Ok, Simple upgrade to my fret slot cutting jigI made a simple upgrade to my slot cutting jig today and it sure helps. I clued some 1/4" hardboard to the bottom so I could clamp it down.… Started by Paul Doug |
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Nov 15, 2009 Reply by Paul Doug |
Humidity - do I need a humidifier?Question.... I hear about how I should have a humidifier gadget for my guitar and again when I bought my ukulele. First, is that true? Gue… Started by John Nagy |
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Nov 15, 2009 Reply by Mark Werner |
To Zero Fret or Not to Zero Fret - that is the questionIs the use of a zero fret considered good or bad? Any thoughts??? Started by Will Carter |
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Nov 13, 2009 Reply by HENRY LOWMAN |
Alternative FretboardsDoes anyone have any experience using non-standard wood for fingerboards? For example, I know maple needs to be sealed... rosewood and ebo… Started by Nathan King |
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Nov 13, 2009 Reply by Al Allen (Hangten) |
Nice Amp KitI ran across this amp kit today and thought I'd pass it along. They use a TEA2025B Amplifier IC which is rated at about 5 watts @ 9 volts.… Started by BLY |
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Nov 13, 2009 Reply by Tim |
T shirt QuestionHi, I am keen to get an answer before they all disappear What size in inches is adult xl xxl xxxl - I tried to google it but the sizes give… Started by David L. |
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Nov 13, 2009 Reply by David L. |
Who actually smokes the cigars?Since I've contracted this incureable disease, cigarboxbuildingites, which seems common on this forum. I've been wondering something. How m… Started by Rev Mike |
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Nov 13, 2009 Reply by Tom Manno |
Drilling into a glass bourbon bottle?For the bourbon drinkers out there, I have an empty bottle of Woodford Reserve (mmmm, the best part was making it empty!). It's a square sh… Started by Tom Manno |
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Nov 13, 2009 Reply by Matthew Trello |
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crossover guitar.
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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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Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
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Tune up songs
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No Harmonics
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Camera suggestions?
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CBG site issues, continued.
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Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
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Guitar for the grandson
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Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
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