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Fretted My First CBG and the Intonation is Off...

Howdy Ya'll...I thought to make a 4 string, fretted CBG for my first build.  I thought if I could build this one then any 3 string I did su…

Started by Brian Revels

35 Oct 5, 2013
Reply by The Capo Kid

Newbie, just built CBG, having trouble tuning GBg

Hi all, I am a newbie. Just finished my first. Pics later. Even though the action seems a little high, I am having trouble getting the low…

Started by RJGRAPH (Eldridge CB Guitars)

13 Sep 5, 2013
Reply by John Sawyer

tuning and scale length?

hi everyone I'm new to building (on my 3rd right now) and I want to build a cigar box guitar in every tuning. I have my first 2 tuned to G…

Started by jojo mcelroy

6 Aug 24, 2013
Reply by jojo mcelroy

tuning pegs

Another question.....has anyone ever used violin/cello tuning pegs on a cbg? I kinda want to have that look for my next build.....do they s…

Started by rob bryon

13 Apr 23, 2013
Reply by rob bryon

Friction tuners in a classical style headstock?

I'm working on a ukulele and I've cut the headstock in a classical style but now the tuners have come in and I've realized I can't get them…

Started by wormil

2 Jun 15, 2012
Reply by wormil

sound hole placement, based on tuning fork tests

Can'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

44 Nov 22, 2011
Reply by David Ford

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

7 Oct 24, 2011
Reply by Len Davidson

noob question - Guitars, Strumsticks, & Frets

Hello all in the CBNation!   Okay, admittedly I am a noob, with all that the term entails. I tried to learn guitar as a kid and never got m…

Started by Mike Roop

33 Sep 28, 2011
Reply by Mike Roop

Template for tuning peg placement

Where can I find some form of template for where to drill my tuning peg holes? I have 3 seperate tuners, not the ones that are attached. I…

Started by J W

6 Nov 26, 2010
Reply by Dan Sleep

I Survived the Great DC Quake of 2010

OK...so maybe it can't be considered a "great" quake.  I know its a bit morbid, but an earthquake was on my "life list" of things to experi…

Started by Ben

4 Jul 27, 2010
Reply by Bob Harrison

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