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Guitar Rack Greetings CB Nation, I am looking for some free plans for a guitar rack. Want to build one as I am tripping over my builds and would like t… Started by Jim Booth	7	Feb 4 Reply by Jim Booth
Frank Proffitt style fretless banjo I made this one out of white ash and maple. I made the pegs from pear wood. I made the fingerboard from a motorcycle crate. I made the bon… Started by Lappy	7	Jun 19, 2021 Reply by Gerald Smith
Guitar kits Stewmac.com has some great 6 string guitar kits out. They have the Strat, Tele, SG, LP and LP Jr. kits and just recently added Little guita… Started by Paul Craig	10	Feb 10, 2020 Reply by Paul Craig
[QUESTION] Magnetic Resonator pickup choice (wickedbucker, floating jazz or hotplate) Hey y'all,I chose to ask this question here rather than the Reso Hangout forum, since I get the impression over there they are a little les… Started by Doc Helliday	3	Nov 19, 2019 Reply by Jerry Jordan
Cases for CBG's Where do y'all find cases for your CBG's? I'm thinking maybe gun cases modified inside. Started by Kevin Keating	20	Nov 17, 2019 Reply by Derek Rose
New Modular Guitar Check this out and say what you think about it.www.kickstarter.com/projects/boazinstruments/boaz-one-one-modular-guitar-50-combinations?utm… Started by Paul Craig	15	Aug 11, 2019 Reply by Paul Craig
Another new used guitar day! I picked up another Strat at the pawnshop for 79 bucks. Squier Bullet Strat by Fender. At that price, I couldn't resist. Problem is they ha… Started by Paul Craig	8	Aug 2, 2019 Reply by Paul Craig
Pickup question? Will a pickup made for a six string work on a 3 string cbg without modifying it? Started by KOOL DOG HOOCH	12	Aug 2, 2019 Reply by Denbo G
Anyone make their own picks? After reading an article about the humble pick, the history, various materials used, shapes, etc, and the predicted affect on tone, I deci… Started by Bruce Young	33	May 31, 2019 Reply by Bruce Young
Linnstrument Midi Controller www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LinnStrument--roger-linn-design-linnstrument-midi-performance-controller?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3250689695&… Started by Paul Craig	3	Feb 21, 2019 Reply by Paul Craig

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3 string or 4? Trying to make a decision

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My next creation,I’m hooked…I guess

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Neck though corner

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Part 1 HUBCAP guitar build series!

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Inspired by the pick axe guitar, the sledge hammer

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