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Is there a "music file" store? The Nation keeps all the photos and videos which members upload, but i cant find a similar "store" for the audio files that are uploaded.… Started by Brian Lemin	0	Sep 11, 2009
Setting the neck What are some ways to set the neck angle on a through neck CBG? I am using a zero fret nut and the action where the neck joins the body is… Started by Mad Dog Madda	9	Sep 11, 2009 Reply by Dave V
Microtonal scales for CBGS???? Hey guys while we are on the subject of odd stuff - indian microtonal fretboards...any ideas? I hear there are 45 or so notes to the indian… Started by Will Carter	8	Sep 11, 2009 Reply by Brian Lemin
Photo Posting Idea I think one of the most useful things we can do to help newcomers and novice builders (actually I wouldn't mind seeing it too) get started… Started by Doug Thorsvik	13	Sep 11, 2009 Reply by Doug Thorsvik
I THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD BUY I just got this off e-Bay. Total with the shipping sa $26. Makes them little less than $3. each. That's a lot better than I get at the loca… Started by Paul Doug	19	Sep 11, 2009 Reply by Kurtisthall
sticky stain problem Stained a neck the other day and either got carried away or the humidity was too much. How can I fix the sticky stain? The box/neck are alr… Started by Kurtisthall	5	Sep 11, 2009 Reply by Kurtisthall
What size Cap do I want If I wanted to roll more highs to ground, would I use a .03 or .04 Capacitor? I am thinking a .04 would give me more bass tones out, but wa… Started by R Johnson	2	Sep 10, 2009 Reply by David L.
Tone Question I've built 4 CBG's to date, and on a couple of them I notice when the slide is moving up the fretboard (say 12th fret and above), that I he… Started by Phil Delpierre	8	Sep 10, 2009 Reply by Tres Seaver
Frets? Is there a chart or something to buy that shows fret placement and spacing? Started by Kevin Morgan	2	Sep 10, 2009 Reply by Diane in Chicago
The Box As a newcomer to this crazy phenomenon, I just have to wonder....is there any limit to what you can use for 'the box'? Does it have to be p… Started by Dale Feicke	3	Sep 9, 2009 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates

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Are metal frets necessary?

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Song lyrics for Steve's new song

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Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design

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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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Duel output jacks

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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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