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A little help from a newbie in the UK....So far on my 2 builds I've screwed the necKs down...but is there a better way to attach necks rather than all the way through the body? rea… Started by Andrew Christopher Deighton |
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Aug 5, 2009 Reply by Andrew Christopher Deighton |
TunersWhere can I get some decent (and cheap) tuners? I have a few spares sitting around but the posts are going to be about the same height as t… Started by havin fun |
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Aug 4, 2009 Reply by havin fun |
A little inspiration for the newbiesHey guys. I started building guitars about a year and a half ago. Before that, I had no experience with instruments whatsoever. I'm inclu… Started by Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars) |
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Aug 3, 2009 Reply by Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars) |
I Love the Blues, But.....I'm really interested in hearing CBG players who can play, say, rock and roll or heavy metal. I hear a lot of blues, and I LOVE the blues.… Started by Kevin M. Kraft |
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Aug 3, 2009 Reply by Brian Lemin |
Kid GuitarOK I bought a lap steel while waiting for me to be finished my build, then of course the wife wanted an acoustic so i went and bought her a… Started by Hip Bone Bellaire |
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Aug 3, 2009 Reply by Hip Bone Bellaire |
Elongated Photos ! whats going on ??????is it just me or has anyone else noticed that if you post a picture to a discussion page or another members profile page it gets elongated… Started by JUJU |
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Aug 2, 2009 Reply by Brian Lemin |
So we are a fishing site too??I notice that Google can't tell the difference between "bass" the instrument, and "bass" the fish. Though, I bet a bunch of us like to fish… Started by Dan Sleep |
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Aug 2, 2009 Reply by Dan Sleep |
CAN OF WIRESReally in need of info, i am wiring a biscuit tin guitar with fender pickup and volume & tone, should i insulate the controls & pic… Started by doug mason |
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HOPE SOMEOMEI hope someone here picks this puppy up: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250474109736&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Started by Paul Doug |
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Aug 1, 2009 Reply by Paul Doug |
Are there Rules within the no Rules?I'm sure this has been discussed here but it seems to me that if there are no rules to making CBG, which means "for me as soon as I pick it… Started by Hip Bone Bellaire |
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Jul 31, 2009 Reply by Doug Thorsvik |
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Are metal frets necessary?
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray yesterday. 8 Replies 1 Like
AI Search Query - Curious Answer
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Song lyrics for Steve's new song
Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. on Thursday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Crazed Fandango on Tuesday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods Apr 17. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design
Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 14. 6 Replies 2 Likes
crossover guitar.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies 3 Likes
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Tune up songs
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Duel output jacks
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
No Harmonics
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Camera suggestions?
Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
CBG site issues, continued.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar for the grandson
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies 1 Like
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