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Working on a new neck design - thoughts?Hi all, I've been thinking recently about the design I use for my necks, which is currently neck-though, with a recess carved out. As I use… Started by Richey Kay |
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Mar 27, 2014 Reply by 14 buck bass (aka antonio) |
Adding a magnetic pickup: Should I brace the neck?Hi all I'm halfway through building my first 3 string CBG kit. I bought a Pre-Wired Magnetic Pickup Harness like this one http://www.cigar… Started by Ben Reed |
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Mar 15, 2014 Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague |
DIY Disc-O-ToneI am adding a piezo pickup from CB Gitty to a new build. I understand they can be hot sounding when not shielded, which brings me to my que… Started by Scott W |
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Jan 11, 2014 Reply by John Sawyer |
Guitar intonation problem.Trying to figure out is problem in intonation or frets.Neck is straight. Bridge is tune-o-matic. Using chromatic guitar tuner. 3 highest st… Started by Jantan ux |
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Dec 20, 2013 Reply by Will King |
How to choose pickup position ?Hello, I'm going to build my second cigar box guitar and i wanted to use a magnetic pickup this time (maybe hybrid with piezo too). I boug… Started by Nicolas Piegay |
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Oct 30, 2013 Reply by HOLLOWBELLY |
Built my own pickup winder - Works greatGot tired of looking for low profile jazz pickup to use on my CBGs. Decided to wind my own. I have seen the FlatPups ad think they are su… Started by Tom Drommond |
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Jun 11, 2013 Reply by Busyhands Slim |
Extending Piezo Pickup WireHello, Sorry if this sounds like a newbie question but I have been searching for info on extending the piezo pickup wires, not found anyth… Started by Edmund |
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May 17, 2013 Reply by Edmund |
Abby Retires: Legendary pickup winder Abigail Ybarro retires after 57 yearsfrom various sources - compiled/edited by Ted Crocker ---------------------------- Legendary pickup winder Abigail Ybarro retires after 57… Started by Ted Crocker |
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May 10, 2013 Reply by Busyhands Slim |
Piezo pick up placementThought I would share with y'all something that I think works pretty well with the piezo disk pick up from C.B. Gitty. I've always thought… Started by Gene Robinson |
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Feb 24, 2013 Reply by Gene Robinson |
Wiring Magnetic PickupI apologize if this is a basic and/or dumb question... I've googled and wiki'd and youtubed and searched the CBN forums for 2 hours now and… Started by Kristen Musgrave |
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Jan 11, 2013 Reply by Mark |
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Are metal frets necessary?
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crossover guitar.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies 3 Likes
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
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Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Tune up songs
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Duel output jacks
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
No Harmonics
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Camera suggestions?
Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
CBG site issues, continued.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar for the grandson
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies 1 Like
How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 21. 2 Replies 4 Likes
Trash Canjo
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