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long timeits been a long time since I was last on here. hope everyone is ok and safe through all this pandemic. not made a guitar for well over a ye… Started by john mackay |
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Dec 23, 2020 Reply by David Bowes |
Tool Story 1. How old is too old?Hi, I was looking at antique chisels online the other day and I was amazed at the prices some of them command. I went to my tool rack and p… Started by Taffy Evans |
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Couldn't fit a Christmas tree into our Parlor, so...........Fitted the Parlor's to the tree. Sort of. Have a good one Taff Started by Taffy Evans |
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Dec 16, 2020 Reply by Southern Ray |
Banjo Build contestI saw a post somewhere on this site about a banjo build contest, now I cant find it. I need to check the details again, can anybody show me… Started by Taffy Evans |
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Nov 21, 2020 Reply by Keith Rearick |
Nut to bridge lengthWhat are the nut to bridge lengths to Mike Or's fret patterns, and that is the "classic" 3-string CBG fret pattern and nut to bridge length… Started by Michael Andrew Wuyek |
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Oct 19, 2020 Reply by BrianQ. |
Hanging Tree Guitars: The Wood's 'Not Good, Not Bad, Not Ugly - Just Strange'A new book and museum exhibition celebrate the work of North Carolina luthier Freeman Vines. His handmade guitars are crafted from found ma… Started by Busyhands Slim |
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Oct 10, 2020 Reply by T-Gripped |
guitar quality checks for builders and buyersi thought i'd put together a guide for what to check out when buying a guitar of any type. I thought I'd post here to get some feedback on… Started by Max Dickinson |
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Sep 27, 2020 Reply by Max Dickinson |
LockdownNot sure what I would have done with myself without my CBG during lockdown. I’m too impatient to learn a full 6 string and too musically mi… Started by Toby Brewer |
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Aug 20, 2020 Reply by BrianQ. |
Religious images on guitarSorry Shane, Using "religious images" that you have found on guitars, is not acceptable to millions of people. I'm not a fanatic, but I fou… Started by Michael Caul |
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Aug 15, 2020 Reply by 3 String Blues |
Saving space in a workshop, this ones for Hooch.Hi hooch, I hope the light is getting brighter at the end of the tunnel for you. Anyway here's a workshop to aspire too, if you started ear… Started by Taffy Evans |
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Aug 6, 2020 Reply by Taffy Evans |
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3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.
Started by Tim Dvorak in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tim Dvorak 19 hours ago. 8 Replies 0 Likes
First licence plate build
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. on Tuesday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Pick ups and number plate cbgs
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers on Tuesday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
The entirely hypothetical encylopedic CGB design and construction book - a long post
Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Doug Thorsvik on Tuesday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T on Monday. 1 Reply 1 Like
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd on Saturday. 15 Replies 1 Like
Handy adhesive
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String noise
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers Mar 17. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Build this Wooden Kick Drum Pedal
Started by Rose Ericson in Feature Articles. Last reply by Slow Mick Mar 16. 35 Replies 11 Likes
What random stuff have you used for a bridge?
Started by Muddytone in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Ghostbuttons Mar 14. 16 Replies 2 Likes
3 string or 4? Trying to make a decision
Started by Nathan Binns in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Mar 14. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Redeemed myself after a dumb mistake!
Started by Hilo Greg in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Hilo Greg Mar 9. 4 Replies 2 Likes
My next creation,I’m hooked…I guess
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Mar 2. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Neck though corner
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Michael Fred Johnson Feb 28. 6 Replies 1 Like
Part 1 HUBCAP guitar build series!
Started by Taffy Evans in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Inspired by the pick axe guitar, the sledge hammer
Started by jonathan leslie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by jonathan leslie Feb 26. 6 Replies 2 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 25. 22 Replies 0 Likes
Vintage Hub Cap Guitar Build
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 24. 4 Replies 4 Likes
Considering wood tuners
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 17. 15 Replies 1 Like
Playing a bit!
Started by John B Treutlein in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by John B Treutlein Feb 12. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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The Fred BassJo, aka the Sore Thumb banjo
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WARNING ABOUT NON_APPROPRIATE ACTIONS OFMr James Pollard
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Instruments built by Slow Mick (aka Mikhail Yakunkin)
Posted by Slow Mick on February 28, 2023 at 9:05am 5 Comments 2 Likes
I bought a torsion rod for a mandolin and lost the instructions to cut into the neck. I bought the torsion bar from gitty.
Posted by Anthony adams on February 28, 2023 at 4:49am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Stereo recording with a looper pedal
Posted by Sean Jay on February 27, 2023 at 3:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
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