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Building a custom CBG ... Wichita Sam # 268

Posted by Wichita Sam on March 25, 2011 at 12:12am in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

the slideshow depicts the steps to build a custom CBG. Worked with client on all design elements and materials selection... He got updates pics every day or two... Secret to a great build is good material selection and solid building skills... enjoy...

 

 

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  • Ron "Oily" Sprague January 6, 2012 at 2:39pm
    Sam,

    Thanks very much for the tuning info! I tried Open G, which seemed to stress the box top a bit, pulling it slightly out of alignment. Still sounded good, but man, that g2 string sure was strained to the breaking point. So I tuned it to an E9 variant that really caused the box to resonate! I'm still playing around with tunings, as #268 and I get to know one another, but I just wanted to let you know you have another proud and happy owner on your hands. I plugged it into a Pignose that I keep at my Mom's house in Houston when we visit, and it sounded great. #268 will be featured in a series of upcoming vids here on CBN, as I play it and a couple of other Christmas presents through my small amp collection.

    Happy New Year,

    Oily
  • Wichita Sam January 5, 2012 at 11:37pm

    Oily,

     

    I'm pretty sure it would be open G   GDgb... assuming the strings haven't been changed.... some builds just come together great.  This was one of them...

     

    the best,

     

    Wichita Sam
     
    Oily "Strat-O'-Nine-Tales" Fool said:

    Sam,

    Sean sold me #268 back in October. I just opened the box, since it was meant as my November birthday present, not a Christmas present ( my wife is pretty strict about not opening before the blessed event). Beautiful work, and the acoustic sound is incredible! Haven't plugged it in yet; was wondering what tuning you recommend for it, as it was detuned for shipment.

    Oily
  • Ron "Oily" Sprague December 20, 2011 at 9:01pm
    Sam,

    Sean sold me #268 back in October. I just opened the box, since it was meant as my November birthday present, not a Christmas present ( my wife is pretty strict about not opening before the blessed event). Beautiful work, and the acoustic sound is incredible! Haven't plugged it in yet; was wondering what tuning you recommend for it, as it was detuned for shipment.

    Oily
  • Wichita Sam March 31, 2011 at 6:42pm

    Thanks.... yes, I just got a reply for the proud owner... They are very happy... we've made a CBG disciple...

     

    Sam

    Bluesheart said:

    Sure makes that look easy!!! Great job you did for them, I'm sure they were thrilled.
  • Bluesheart March 31, 2011 at 4:41pm
    Sure makes that look easy!!! Great job you did for them, I'm sure they were thrilled.
  • Wichita Sam March 25, 2011 at 10:13am

    no problem,,, be sure to post some pics and ask for help if you get stuck... there's lots of searchable information, but if you catch me on a not so grumpy day ;-) , I try to answer your questions.

     

    the best,

     

    Wichita Sam

     

    Earl William Birth III said:

    Thanks for replying. I am just trying to get some ideas for my first build.I am going to start after I get all of my parts together.
  • Earl William Birth III March 25, 2011 at 10:07am
    Thanks for replying. I am just trying to get some ideas for my first build.I am going to start after I get all of my parts together.
  • Wichita Sam March 25, 2011 at 2:09am

    Earl,

     

    Thanks,  Fretboard is cherry repurposed from a custom home builder.... I ripped it and then resawed on a table saw.  A light sanding on the cut surface and left the finished side up... came out to about 1/2 a mm over 1/2 inch......

     

    the best,

     

    Wichita Sam

  • Earl William Birth III March 25, 2011 at 1:20am
    Great lookin guitar.What do you use for fretboard? Is it already that thickness?
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