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All Discussions Tagged 'tuners' (10)
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EASY TO BUILD CIGAR BOX GUITAR: AN UNCLE CROW STYLE CBG IN ONE HOUR!!Today we're going to have a step-by-step cigar box guitar building class! The total time to build is about one hour, not including the in… Started by Crow |
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Dec 22, 2019 Reply by Edward McCarthy |
Electric Upright BassI am going to build an upright bass. Does any one have plans or information that may help especially with scale length, tuning machines, us… Started by Coppa Penny |
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Oct 9, 2019 Reply by Timothy Hunter |
Tuner key lengthHello again.... well here's a huge surprise....I ent to test fit the sealed tuners I got from CB Gitty and they don't seem to be long enoug… Started by Rickyboy |
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Apr 27, 2016 Reply by Greg Thompson |
Need help installing tunersI am building my first CBG and have just received my tuning pegs so now I am ready to work on the headstock. I got Gibson style 3x3 tuners… Started by Michael Puckett |
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Jun 24, 2014 Reply by Slowpaw Steve T |
Making baritone cbgI´m making 28.5 scale 4 or 5 string 16 fret baritone cbg. Neck is mahogany and ash laminated together. For the maple fingerboard I measured… Started by Jantan ux |
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Jul 28, 2012 Reply by Jantan ux |
ukulele tuners-are they OK for a CBG?Can ukulele tuners be used for a CBG? Meaning, are they strong enough to hold the low string without it backing itself off under tension? … Started by Trevor Bohay |
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Mar 17, 2012 Reply by Clock The Wolf |
Strumstick tunerHi from the UK I'm about to build my first strumstick and would like to use the McNally headstock design (simple to make) but does anyone… Started by Bird |
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Mar 12, 2012 Reply by Order99 |
Zither tuning pins??Has anyone used Zither tuning pins for a cbg? If so how did it work out. They seem to be pretty cheap to buy. Started by soulpatch29 |
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Oct 24, 2011 Reply by Len Davidson |
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 |
Eye bolt tuners... as if there haven't been enough questions about them so far...I am considering using eye bolt tuners on my next build. Can I use my cheap-o drill press to drill through an eye bolt? What type of bit sh… Started by Michael Gajeski |
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Jan 16, 2010 Reply by Andy |
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Song lyrics for Steve's new song
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AI Search Query - Curious Answer
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UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
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Are metal frets necessary?
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Busking Songs...
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods Apr 17. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design
Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 14. 6 Replies 2 Likes
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?
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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Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
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Song lyrics for Steve's new song
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