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String Action on a Slide Guitar?

Does string action matter on a slide guitar?  My personal preference is high action--1/8" at the nut and 1/4" at the bridge.  I did make on…

Started by Eric Davis

7 Aug 16, 2019
Reply by Ken I

Raising the nut action?

[TL:DR] bought an unexpectedly crappy cigar box guitar and need to figure out how to raise the action at the nut, preferably without removi…

Started by Kieran Anderson

25 Sep 16, 2016
Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague

Cigar Box Ukulele Bracing

Hi, Building my first CB uke and when I strung it the the action lifts signifcantly. The neck is bolted and glued and is firm as are the nu…

Started by Belfast Guy

10 Mar 14, 2014
Reply by Titch the Clown

Major problem with the action on my first build

Hey there - I'm having a major problem that is rendering my first CBG unplayable. I finally got the box glued to the neck, the tuners insta…

Started by Jenna

17 Aug 13, 2012
Reply by Kevin O'Connor

Set action w/ custom shims from cardstock

After Glenn Reither posted some tips on how he sets string action,    http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/break-angle-pros-and-cons?

Started by TwoShoes

6 Jul 15, 2012
Reply by TwoShoes

major problems with my uke. FIX MY NECK!

I have only just put on a discussion about trying to find strings for this ukulele because i thought i was on the home stretch. unfortunate…

Started by St Ginger

5 Apr 15, 2012
Reply by David L.

First build- I'm concerned that I might have tremendously high action

Hey, I'm new to the forums, but I've been lurking around the place for awhile in order to garner advice for my first build.   Anyway, I've…

Started by Ty Nordhausen

2 Jan 2, 2012
Reply by Dan Sleep

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