CBG 6 String Question - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-28T17:18:11Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/cbg-6-string-question?feed=yes&xn_auth=noAluminum foil is WAY cheaper.…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-06-04:2592684:Comment:26156252016-06-04T02:11:02.163ZCause the Blue rathttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/CausetheBluerat
<p>Aluminum foil is WAY cheaper. : )</p>
<p>Aluminum foil is WAY cheaper. : )</p> Stew Mac now sells neck pocke…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-06-03:2592684:Comment:26153442016-06-03T17:08:30.447ZPaul Craighttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/PaulCraig
<p>Stew Mac now sells neck pocket shims with either 1 degree or 5 degree angles for fixing guitars. Good price too.</p>
<p>Stew Mac now sells neck pocket shims with either 1 degree or 5 degree angles for fixing guitars. Good price too.</p> I've built a few six stringer…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-06-03:2592684:Comment:26150532016-06-03T15:27:04.019ZTom Thttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TomTemple
<p>I've built a few six stringers and usually angle the neck just slightly (1~2 degrees). If I'm using a thru-neck, then I can trim a bit from the bottom end to get the angle. Shimming on the neck side would also work.</p>
<p>It doesn't take much angle to work and sure doesn't hurt anything.</p>
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<p>I've built a few six stringers and usually angle the neck just slightly (1~2 degrees). If I'm using a thru-neck, then I can trim a bit from the bottom end to get the angle. Shimming on the neck side would also work.</p>
<p>It doesn't take much angle to work and sure doesn't hurt anything.</p>
<p></p> I've worked on and have owned…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-06-03:2592684:Comment:26152172016-06-03T14:09:16.684ZCause the Blue rathttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/CausetheBluerat
<p>I've worked on and have owned a few guitars that came from the factory with shims under the neck. I've made one 6 sting. Used a factory made neck and stoptail bridge. Angled the neck using folded aluminum foil. Kept setting and reseting till I hit the sweet spot. </p>
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<p>I've worked on and have owned a few guitars that came from the factory with shims under the neck. I've made one 6 sting. Used a factory made neck and stoptail bridge. Angled the neck using folded aluminum foil. Kept setting and reseting till I hit the sweet spot. </p>
<p></p> For my licence plate 6 strin…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-06-03:2592684:Comment:26150402016-06-03T12:38:17.026ZMick Erglishttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/MickErglis
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<p>For my licence plate 6 string I had to have a break angle , due to using a tune o matic bridge and Bigsby tremolo. I just shimmed under the neck heel. With Tele and Strat hard tail bridges you don't need that angle , as those bridges can sit pretty low. I guess it really depends on the type bridge you decide to use.</p>
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<p>For my licence plate 6 string I had to have a break angle , due to using a tune o matic bridge and Bigsby tremolo. I just shimmed under the neck heel. With Tele and Strat hard tail bridges you don't need that angle , as those bridges can sit pretty low. I guess it really depends on the type bridge you decide to use.</p> I've made a few guitars that…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-04-21:2592684:Comment:25771152016-04-21T13:54:46.264Zdarryl kernaghanhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/darrylkernaghan
<p>I've made a few guitars that should be buried</p>
<p>I've made a few guitars that should be buried</p> Okay Darryl you are starting…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-04-21:2592684:Comment:25769342016-04-21T12:19:12.373Zdoggylv .https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/doggylv
Okay Darryl you are starting to talk the guitar playing talk, 'Rake', that's the thing you use in the yard, isn't it!
Okay Darryl you are starting to talk the guitar playing talk, 'Rake', that's the thing you use in the yard, isn't it! I'd let the bridge height dic…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-04-21:2592684:Comment:25767452016-04-21T01:12:10.050Zdarryl kernaghanhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/darrylkernaghan
<p>I'd let the bridge height dictate whether you need to set the neck or not,i like a bit of rake on my necks as it's easier to dial the bridge in,but if your using a pre made bridge,that should be your reference pont</p>
<p>I'd let the bridge height dictate whether you need to set the neck or not,i like a bit of rake on my necks as it's easier to dial the bridge in,but if your using a pre made bridge,that should be your reference pont</p> Yes JP, I was planning on usi…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-04-21:2592684:Comment:25767302016-04-21T00:05:53.359Zdoggylv .https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/doggylv
Yes JP, I was planning on using a hard tail bridge, I hadn't thought about this aspect of the build.
Yes JP, I was planning on using a hard tail bridge, I hadn't thought about this aspect of the build. by the way, here is one of my…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-04-20:2592684:Comment:25766932016-04-20T18:26:56.527ZJP Lace Masterhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JPLaceMaster
<p>by the way, here is one of my Six Strings with a 4 string neck as well.</p>
<p>by the way, here is one of my Six Strings with a 4 string neck as well.</p>