Neck, sound hole, strings and Bridge question. - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T01:18:54Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/neck-sound-hole-strings-and-bridge-question?groupUrl=class101&commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A3317249&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThank you everybody for the a…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-04-05:2592684:Comment:33172492019-04-05T02:45:28.499ZKOOL DOG HOOCHhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/WillBonner
<p>Thank you everybody for the advice. I have an old pancake Turner that I'm thinking about using for a tailstock for the strings and finishing nails for frets. Also considering springs for reverb (acoustic) any thoughts?</p>
<p>Thank you everybody for the advice. I have an old pancake Turner that I'm thinking about using for a tailstock for the strings and finishing nails for frets. Also considering springs for reverb (acoustic) any thoughts?</p> John Sawyer's advice is very…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-04-04:2592684:Comment:33172172019-04-04T23:35:26.441ZMadGomerhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/MadGomer
John Sawyer's advice is very good. If you play sitting down especially, I think that approach sets you up for a comfortable playing position too. I have a similar sized box, intending to build it as a resonator with a layout pretty close to what he's describing.
John Sawyer's advice is very good. If you play sitting down especially, I think that approach sets you up for a comfortable playing position too. I have a similar sized box, intending to build it as a resonator with a layout pretty close to what he's describing. 17” box And a floating brid…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-04-04:2592684:Comment:33171502019-04-04T20:06:27.642ZTim Pannabeckerhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TimPannabecker
<p>17” box And a floating bridge, mentioned by John ( great Bridge)</p>
<p>17” box And a floating bridge, mentioned by John ( great Bridge)</p> PS
Gibson style tale piece an…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-04-04:2592684:Comment:33171472019-04-04T19:55:38.848ZBlind Lemon Cellohttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BlindLemonCello
<p>PS</p>
<p>Gibson style tale piece and bridge. Bridge can be adjusted for height and each string for intonation. With the Mustache pup it is one of the best sounding axes in my studio.</p>
<p>PS</p>
<p>Gibson style tale piece and bridge. Bridge can be adjusted for height and each string for intonation. With the Mustache pup it is one of the best sounding axes in my studio.</p> There are multiple trade offs…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-04-04:2592684:Comment:33171442019-04-04T19:50:49.835ZJohn Sawyerhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JohnSawyer
<p>There are multiple trade offs you have to balance... </p>
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<p>With a bigger box, you don’t want the bridge at the edge of the box as it reduces the number of playable frets on the neck. At the same time, if you use a tailpiece at the end, if the bridge is too close to the middle of the box, your strings don’t have enough of a break angle (downward pressure on the bridge), and you end up with buzzing or low volume.</p>
<p>Personally, I like to put the bridge no further in than 1/3rd…</p>
<p>There are multiple trade offs you have to balance... </p>
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<p>With a bigger box, you don’t want the bridge at the edge of the box as it reduces the number of playable frets on the neck. At the same time, if you use a tailpiece at the end, if the bridge is too close to the middle of the box, your strings don’t have enough of a break angle (downward pressure on the bridge), and you end up with buzzing or low volume.</p>
<p>Personally, I like to put the bridge no further in than 1/3rd the box length, the strings 2-3 inches back.. if the strings mount too close to the bridge, it can be a problem.</p>
<p>Some of these considerations are mitigated by the type of bridge. Personally, I love a floating, banjo style bridge as you can set the intonation precisely. I don’t care for the neck through design I generally make ‘neck to’ the end of the box design, then drill holes for string ferrules through the box... (See my posted photos).</p>
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<p>Take a look at the photo gallery, and see what others have done. Lots of good folks here are happy to help, planning is the key to success, but don’t be too married to your plan as you discover problems, be ready to adapt,</p>
<p>Oh, make sure your fretboard is above the body. A common mistake is not leaving yourself room to pick the strings as they are too close to the lid. This is fixed either by raising the neck and fretboard, and/or angling the neck back a bit...</p>
<p>John</p> Thanks!
16X9X3.5
Banjo 26.5"…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-04-04:2592684:Comment:33170232019-04-04T19:30:14.620ZBlind Lemon Cellohttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BlindLemonCello
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>16X9X3.5</p>
<p>Banjo 26.5" scale</p>
<p>DeArmond vintage Mustache pup, 10K+ ohm.</p>
<p>Testarossa is a nasty girl!!</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>16X9X3.5</p>
<p>Banjo 26.5" scale</p>
<p>DeArmond vintage Mustache pup, 10K+ ohm.</p>
<p>Testarossa is a nasty girl!!</p> Awesome build what are the bo…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-04-04:2592684:Comment:33170182019-04-04T19:21:23.886ZKOOL DOG HOOCHhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/WillBonner
<p>Awesome build what are the box dimensions?</p>
<p>Awesome build what are the box dimensions?</p> If you can post a pick.
Pic…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-04-04:2592684:Comment:33169192019-04-04T19:10:45.838ZBlind Lemon Cellohttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BlindLemonCello
<p>If you can post a pick. </p>
<p>Pic of big box I built, maybe help you.</p>
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<p>If you can post a pick. </p>
<p>Pic of big box I built, maybe help you.</p>
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<p>Will, you are asking some good questions, some of your questions are a function of personal preference.</p>
<p>since I’m new I will say that, for you to be happy, your guitar needs to be setup, with a scale in mind. Meaning the distance between the nut and bridge, often 25” or 25.5”, in cbg’s.</p>
<p>Pit must be exciting to build your first Git, enjoy brother</p>
<p>Will, you are asking some good questions, some of your questions are a function of personal preference.</p>
<p>since I’m new I will say that, for you to be happy, your guitar needs to be setup, with a scale in mind. Meaning the distance between the nut and bridge, often 25” or 25.5”, in cbg’s.</p>
<p>Pit must be exciting to build your first Git, enjoy brother</p>