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volume potHow do you wire a volume pot to a piezo. Thanks Roger Started by Roger Morin |
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Jun 25, 2009 Reply by Slug |
Any Suggestions?For you experienced builders out there. I am wondering if anyone has any advice on how to actually get to the point of being able to sell o… Started by Jack Dudley |
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Jun 24, 2009 Reply by Jack Dudley |
Any Bass builders out there?Been building a few CBG's for family members that play. Got an uncle dying for one, he only plays bass and wondered could I build one of th… Started by Jkevn |
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Jun 24, 2009 Reply by Tyler Higdon |
Piezo Problem and my Cohiba 6-string projectGreetings from Finland! I am building a six-stringer from a Cohiba cigar box and a neck retrieved from a broken Eko acoustic guitar. This i… Started by Juho Juujärvi |
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Jun 24, 2009 Reply by Juho Juujärvi |
What are some effect pedals that you guys use??I'm huntin' for a good effect pedal and just curious what you folks like/use? I'm checkin out the digitech screamin' blues and the bad monk… Started by CMcG |
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Jun 23, 2009 Reply by CMcG |
CBG M.I.A.'sI thought it might be worthwhile to start a 'Missing-In-Action' discussion - in an effort to try and locate some of the CBG folks who never… Started by Kevin Sprague (Knotlenny) |
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Jun 23, 2009 Reply by Kevin Sprague (Knotlenny) |
How to ship a CBGAny suggestions on how to ship a CBG? I have no idea how to pack it to ensure it doesn't get destroyed, what kind of box, and which carrier… Started by Dan Sleep |
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Jun 23, 2009 Reply by Roger Martin |
Fiddle GurdyI know it is a little off topic, but I am working on a making a fiddle gurdy. Here is Dennis Havlena's link for it: http://dennishavlena.co… Started by Michael Carnright |
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Jun 22, 2009 Reply by Old Lowe |
soundboard/sounding board alternativesIn the DIY spirit I was wondering what soundboard/sounding board alternatives people have come up with and what results. I was brainstormin… Started by Michael Carnright |
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Jun 22, 2009 Reply by Michael Carnright |
How to download videos from the forum pleaseI have a programme called Moyea. It works on the videos you guys post occasioanlly, but what programme can I get to download all them (at l… Started by Brian Lemin |
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Jun 22, 2009 Reply by Brian Lemin |
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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?
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
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No Harmonics
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Camera suggestions?
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CBG site issues, continued.
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