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CBG assembly progress

Posted by Corbin on January 18, 2015 at 7:24pm in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

Well I got some more done on my CBG today after setting it aside the past week...

I still need to glue on the end part of the neck to make it thicker and to give me something to securely attach the body and neck together. I will also add a finger board to this build.

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Corbin February 8, 2015 at 9:11pm

Got my replacement Mag Pickup from Dan Sleep and cut a hole in the body top for the pickup... Dan does some really nice work and aims to please you with his product.
Corbin January 30, 2015 at 12:20am

Got more done....

I still need to notch the bridge saddle.

The stain I used on the finger / fret board is made from soaking #0000 steel wool in white vinegar and then was wiped on. I will top coat it with something to create a nice sheen to it.
Corbin January 25, 2015 at 6:40pm

Mounted the tail piece (still need to drill string holes) and cut my finger / fret board...

I am thinking of trying to use this sewing machine bobbin holder as seen in the above picture as the bridge with a saddle under it to raise it to the right height. I'm just not sure if it is to rounded on the top of it.
Corbin January 21, 2015 at 12:37am

Craved away the parts of the neck that don't belong in this build....

Yes I did some of the neck shaping with a Tomahawk
Scott aka Farmer Ted January 19, 2015 at 6:27am

So far so good, Corbin. Looks like your neck height is spot on, and with a fretboard added as you mentioned, the strings will have the right elevation for the bridge break angle, and if you have a mg pup in mind, a good clearance for that too. Good work.
- Corbin > Scott aka Farmer Ted January 19, 2015 at 12:43pm
  
  No mag pickup at this time, it will be 2 pezio pickups and maybe a mag later.
Corbin January 19, 2015 at 2:19am

Now comes the time of fun to shape it....