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All Discussions Tagged 'sound' (14)
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Tap TuningCan tap tuning be effectively applied to a CBG? The only thing I can see that might be done to effect the tuning of the soundboard is addin… Started by Ken I |
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Sep 18, 2018 Reply by Cause the Blue rat |
Amps & Effects - and their SoundI am new to amps but because i am going to buy one (see this thread) i started thinking about it, and i see there are so many possibilities… Started by Andreas Fischer |
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Jun 14, 2018 Reply by Andreas Fischer |
Sound Hole or No Sound hole?So my most recent build seems fine without a sound hole. After I put it together I gave it a play, and I just don't hear a need for the add… Started by Eric Davis |
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Feb 27, 2016 Reply by Eric Davis |
Medium sized sound holes? Having trouble finding them...So I've gotten some sound holes from Gitty, but I want a kinda in-between size that is hard to find. As you can see in the attached pic, I… Started by Mark Jeghers |
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Sep 3, 2015 Reply by Surly |
Red cedar roof shingle sound board?!Hi, I've spent the last few weeks researching CB Ukulele's looking at various sites, tutorials, videos, this forum etc... so have most of… Started by Danny Burton |
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Aug 9, 2014 Reply by jack bowers |
New Cohiba Red Dot - Sound Scoopthis is my latest build - a cohiba red dot box. after hearing the way it sounded with no hole in the lid, i just couldnt make myself cut in… Started by Chad McMillin |
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Jul 16, 2014 Reply by Chad McMillin |
Tin box guitar - Does it help to add sound holes?Last night I put together a quick build using an old "Canadian Club" gift box that my wife had been holding on to for a few years. I alread… Started by Greg Potts |
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Mar 30, 2013 Reply by Cigar Box Gus |
wood used to make your own box?Hey all, I am currently working on my first CBG. I built a soprano uke from a kit a few months ago, and then I started on a restoration of… Started by jesse |
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Oct 22, 2012 Reply by Maddog |
Saddle PiezoHi there Would it improve the sound from my CBG by adding a saddle piezo . I already have two disc piezos under the lid below the bridge or… Started by Ralph Love |
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Oct 3, 2012 Reply by Maddog |
sound hole placement, based on tuning fork testsCan't figure out how to see my posts on the resonator box group, so I'm reposting here. I've been testing my hand built box with a tuning… Started by David Ford |
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Nov 22, 2011 Reply by David Ford |
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Song lyrics for Steve's new song
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UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
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Busking Songs...
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Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design
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crossover guitar.
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Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
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
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