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Homemade Truss Rod QuestionsHey all. I was hoping to build a 6 stringer on my next build, and would like to make my own truss rod for the build. I am sure there are… Started by Douglas Eric Marsalis |
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Nov 1, 2010 Reply by Michael Fred Johnson |
Yo 6 string buildersI was wondering what most of you use for the neck; (1) The usual 1 x 2(2) Something larger like a 1 x 4(3) Do most of you put truss rods in… Started by Douglas Eric Marsalis |
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Aug 19, 2010 Reply by Dave Onastik |
Tuner Peg ConundrumHi, This is my first post but I am so glad to be here. Anyway, I just bought a 3 string Robert Johnson style CBG with a mahogany broomstick… Started by Roger Harris |
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May 10, 2010 Reply by Roger Harris |
3 string slide basshey yall, will post pics soon as i have them and add a link to the reply but i just finished a new build last night and fine tuned it today… Started by NoxTerran |
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Mar 31, 2010 Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars |
Three guitar strings - bulk (help!)Hey all,I'm a shop teacher. My class is building a variation of cigar box guitars. I need to find nylon G-D-G or D-A-D strings in bulk. For… Started by jeremy lee |
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Feb 26, 2010 Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars |
My first three string CBG ...My first attempt to a three string CBG . I used a EDGE box , I don't think it is the best box to use as far as sound . It sounds a little d… Started by Kenyon Whaley |
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Feb 14, 2010 Reply by Laurie Lee Campbell |
String Tension!double neck cbghello cigarboxnation! i have just built my first cbg and i had a pretty decent problem. i planned on making a 6 string cbg, i reused a guit… Started by Erik Chavez |
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Jan 5, 2010 Reply by Erik Chavez |
3rd G String is always crackingHi all, I did my first build last week and I am very satisfied with the result so far... pics will follow soon. But I have one problem. I… Started by Skull Box Mojo |
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Dec 31, 2009 Reply by Jkevn |
string gauge calculatorI've been looking for one of these! Handy if you are aiming for a specific tuning and don't know what strings to start with. http://www.st… Started by Diane in Chicago |
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Nov 24, 2009 Reply by Matt Philip |
Scale Lengths, etc. GroupI just started a new group for all things related to Scale Lengths, String Gauges, and how it all relates to tuning. It seems like with so… Started by Ben |
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Song lyrics for Steve's new song
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Busking Songs...
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crossover guitar.
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Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
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Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
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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
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Duel output jacks
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No Harmonics
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Camera suggestions?
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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
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
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