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All Discussions Tagged 'newbie' (10)
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Neck vs headstock using different wood depthsI'm a newbie at this so please be patient with me. I've been trying to make my own necks but my woodworking skills are a bit clumsy. I've b… Started by Bob Leon |
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Oct 29, 2020 Reply by Bob Leon |
Newbie lessons learnedMy first post here and I thought I would give my (sometimes painful) lessons learned on building my first 3 CBGS. I will do as separate pos… Started by Steve |
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Nov 2, 2019 Reply by Steve |
Newbie Question About TuningHi everybody, I'm not handy or crafty at all, and I know even less about guitars. So naturally I decided to build a cbg for my daughter. Mi… Started by Aaron |
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Aug 3, 2017 Reply by JL |
Anniversary gift - build or buy?Hi all! My husband is a guitar player (as a hobby), and I've pretty much bought him all the accessories he wants over the years. Our annive… Started by Stephanie Cartechine |
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Feb 13, 2017 Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague |
Almost Newbie - Eye Bolt Tuning PegsSlippage I am using an eye bolt with a washer either side of the neck. It is secured with a wing nut. Almost immediately after hitting the… Started by Mike |
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Mar 19, 2016 Reply by Mike |
Almost Newbie- string confusionI'm figuring this all out as I go, for I have never played a guitar or any other plucked string instrument. 1.Diddly Bow. I mostly built t… Started by Mike |
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Mar 14, 2016 Reply by Mike |
Newbie here with a couple questions!!Hi folks!! Well, my name is Sachi. I've been lurking for a couple of weeks but in the last couple of days i have started posting a little… Started by Sachi Weaver |
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Apr 29, 2014 Reply by Matthew Borczon |
Several newbie questions (Box/Neck and so on)....Hi Everyone! Had lots of fun reading through the forums. I have tried to find out all the questions reading up on it and searching the… Started by Vincent |
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Aug 23, 2013 Reply by Vincent |
new cbg sound helphi, my name is mark and from from uk and got my first cbg yesterday. The short question is, it tends to sound very light and tinnie so i wo… Started by Fat Fingers Grim |
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Jul 23, 2011 Reply by Fat Fingers Grim |
From cheap Target electric ... making a CBG?So a neighbor boy GAVE me his ill-treated, never used "First Stage" brand (like sold at Target) electric guitar, something of a Telecaster… Started by Corey |
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Dec 9, 2009 Reply by Corey |
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Aw, nuts......
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3 string or 4? Trying to make a decision
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Some thoughts needed....
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Are there a set of plans for a six string Cigar box guitar?
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Truss Rods. Needed?
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Tone switch
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Converting 3 string to 4 string
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Tuning Wuestion
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