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Transducer feedbackI am geting some wicked feed back with the transduceres I am using....what can I use for sheilding...something cheap I can find around home… Started by Jerryrig240 |
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Aug 18, 2009 Reply by Jkevn |
bolting on a neck - Red Alert!The CBGers lament: Given it all to do again, I'd do things differently, but here we are. I've got my fiddle neck ready to install but just… Started by Diane in Chicago |
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Aug 17, 2009 Reply by Paul Doug |
? Help a newbieI've got a couple of boxes, but would love to hear some ideas re: what to build, 4 or 6 string and what scale length. Keep in mind I'm a be… Started by Michael Morris |
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Aug 17, 2009 Reply by Ben |
Neck connection to cigar box questionI was wondering, the portion of the neck that gets glued to the underside of the cigar box, has anyone tried scooping some of the neck out… Started by Michael Carnright |
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Aug 17, 2009 Reply by Dave Onastik |
drum/bass rhythm machineHi folks, got some cash to spend and wanting some kind of drum and bass rhythm machine that I can jam/practice guitar with and looking for… Started by smojo |
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Aug 16, 2009 Reply by Jerryrig240 |
C-28 (first build)Hi everyone! I posted some photos of my first build in an album on my page. It's a work in progress. I'm calling it a "C-28," because toda… Started by Jenny |
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Aug 16, 2009 Reply by Jenny |
I'm wanting to build a bass CBG any advice???For my next build I'm wanting to build a bass, but I have a couple of concerns. 1 - Will a piece of 2 x 1 oak be able to withstand the pre… Started by Tallman Ben |
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Aug 16, 2009 Reply by Tres Seaver |
How did you get here?I don't remember what I was lookin for when I saw a picture of a CBG and lost my grip on normalcy. I just know I was bitten and smitten and… Started by Jkevn |
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Aug 16, 2009 Reply by HOGS GRUNT |
Questions, Questions, Questions?!?I am beginning to build my very first Cigar Box guitar. I have almost all of the materials gathered but I have a few questions before I sta… Started by Jim138 |
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Aug 15, 2009 Reply by Darwin Gentry |
Just wanted to say a big thank you to all at the nation.Thanks to all of you for putting photo's of your wonderful CBG's on here. I've just lost my virginity, and built my first CBG, and now can'… Started by Tallman Ben |
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Aug 15, 2009 Reply by Darwin Gentry |
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Are metal frets necessary?
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Song lyrics for Steve's new song
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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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