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Permalink Reply by Ronnie Retherford on December 29, 2009 at 6:21pm

What went wrong? Never uses an Eros box before. Pictures posted might help. There is a lot of building experience lurking around these pages.

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Permalink Reply by Outhouse Instruments on December 30, 2009 at 3:11am

I would guess that you did nothing wrong.
When building anything from reclaimed parts, you are at the mercy of the original builders quality.
Sometimes, some boxes just don't cut it. I have replaced 3 boxes on builds that I wasn't happy with and I've only built 12 CBGs. ( 1 I dismantled completely and started over!)

(But pics might help spot a potential problem)

Matt

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Permalink Reply by Roger Martin on December 30, 2009 at 4:09am

YA Matt,
I've built close to 300 of these things this year and out of that number only about 2 I was wasnt happy with.I built this 1 exactly like I do any other.I think it must be the box. The reason I ask for suggestions was I see the Ero's boxes used all the time and was wondering if it was something that builders using EROS boxes come across .And if so was there anything they do differently when using an Eros.
I build mostly acoustic to keep costs down for my customers and it seems that lectric is the only way to go.However I've found in my area that folks are not willing to pay the extra money for and electric.
I have 1 more Eros box and I'll build another, if it turns out the same way I probably wont build anymore using this box.

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Permalink Reply by Diane in Chicago on December 30, 2009 at 4:30am

Roger, my only guess is that the wood looks really thick on the pix I was able to find of an open box. Do you think that is the case? I don't generally use Romeo y Julietta or Juan Lopez or Partagas boxes for that reason.

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Permalink Reply by James Bush on December 30, 2009 at 10:58am

It's hard to tell about the box, we never tried one. If you need some inexpensive piezos let me know. I can work out a deal with you for bulk purchasing. check out my site
http://www.mojocbg.com James

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Permalink Reply by Jkevn on December 31, 2009 at 11:15am

I almost hate to ask...but, did you remove that green felt on the inside lid? (if it had that felt) That stuff is an instant muffler. I have used a lil windex to loosen the adhesive and removed it. I agree with Diane that the thickness may be your enemy when building acoustic. Those may be special candidates for piezos.....tho I'd not try to sell ya one. Good luck with it and let us hear...

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Permalink Reply by Roger Martin on December 31, 2009 at 12:30pm

LOL yep, everything I could remove from inside I did. But thats something I do with all builds.The CBG is in the shop, I'm home. Thinking it over tho ,I'm wondering if I got the box lid tight when I buttoned her up.If not that might explain the prob.

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Permalink Reply by Jkevn on December 31, 2009 at 1:08pm

I had to ask.....but I figured you did. Everyone I saw had that stuff. I haven't built an Eros box but a few like em. Let us know how it pans out.

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Permalink Reply by Roger Martin on January 3, 2010 at 11:15am

ok,I found the problem.Since I 1st noticed it didnt sound right due to time (xmass holidays) I had just pulled it out of stock until I had time to take a good look at it.Today I got it down and found that the lid of the box had pulled ever so slightly way from the bottom,almost un -noticeable,but still a bit loose.I tightened it up to where it should be and made sure it wont pull loose again ,and it sounds fine now.I'll check it again tomorrow and if its still ok, I'll put it back in stock.
I cant believe I missed it the 1st time.I guess when your trying to build 6 to 10 a week ,run a shop ,plus work a Real FULL TIME JOB ,you miss something now and then.I cant afford to "miss something now and then."
So its something I'll have to check now just before they go in stock from now on.
Thanks guys for the suggestions,it helped me sort out the problem and I wasnt even in the shop at the time.

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