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String size calculator I've been using the Acoustic Guitar String Size Calculator at wahiduddin.net to calculate string sizes for various scale lengths and tensio… Started by Uncle Fred	2	Aug 27, 2016 Reply by Uncle Fred
What Strings Do I Use For A 27" Scale Baritone License Plate Guitar Cigar Box Nation! I built the this 3-string license plate guitar with a 27" scale because that's what my son wanted. Neither one of us c… Started by Ernie	9	Mar 11, 2016 Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague
Looking for ideas re: DIY String Ball Ends I'm currently building a tampura - and have run into a slight challenge. My nut-to bridge length is right at 40" - so I need LONG strings… Started by Rex Smith	15	Apr 17, 2015 Reply by John Sawyer
String pressure crushing boxes. So, I have found that on some builds, after all the careful selection of boxes and doing what I can to insure good acoustic tone and volume… Started by Bluesheart	45	Dec 19, 2014 Reply by Jim Morris
String tension Hey guys I just finished my first build the other day and am So happy with the way it all went! I got so much enjoyment out of doing it and… Started by Kyle	5	Aug 4, 2011 Reply by swampapple slim
Four String Resonators Been wanting to build a resonator for a while now. Going to be ordering a reso kit off Ebay soon and was wondering if anyone has any advice… Started by Stevie Vaughn	13	Jan 20, 2011 Reply by Jim Mitchell
--* For Trade - Brand New In Box Akai Headrush E2 *-- Brand new in box Akai Headrush for Trade for a decent Fretted Three String CBG. This is the same pedal demoed by Smojo on this site. Reason… Started by Norm Fasey	6	Nov 6, 2010 Reply by Norm Fasey
Needing advice for my first 6 string resonator Hey im looking to build my first Resonator box guitar. I watched this video http://www.veoh.com/browse/videos/category/educational/watch/v1… Started by Tuskmountain	5	Nov 1, 2009 Reply by David L.
Stringing and string guages. I am a bit confused with the High, Low tuning compared to the string lengths of the CBG and the string gauge to use. I realize that there… Started by Brian Lemin	6	May 29, 2009 Reply by Brian Lemin

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Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?

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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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