new cbg sound help - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-28T10:00:05Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/new-cbg-sound-help?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A682394&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noas of my last post i have cha…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-07-24:2592684:Comment:6823942011-07-24T05:18:40.485ZFat Fingers Grimhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/MarkLogan
as of my last post i have changed strings and bought a new amp and it sounds much better already. However i have noticed that the middle string is slightly lower and buzzes against the frets when trying to slide across all 3 strings, i have to be extra careful. generally much better though thanks. I'm still going to experiment with strings, but wanted to settle on amp first and take it from there
as of my last post i have changed strings and bought a new amp and it sounds much better already. However i have noticed that the middle string is slightly lower and buzzes against the frets when trying to slide across all 3 strings, i have to be extra careful. generally much better though thanks. I'm still going to experiment with strings, but wanted to settle on amp first and take it from there pop a pick up in there for…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-07-23:2592684:Comment:6819292011-07-23T23:15:43.215Zthe anonymous pickhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/theanonymouspick
pop a pick up in there for sure .
pop a pick up in there for sure . Can you still get inside? How…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-07-23:2592684:Comment:6819102011-07-23T22:31:35.421ZPrinter2https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Printer2
Can you still get inside? How about a layer of Duct tape or two on the backside to tame the tininess?
Can you still get inside? How about a layer of Duct tape or two on the backside to tame the tininess? piezo with just using my sons…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-07-15:2592684:Comment:6663052011-07-15T09:24:14.283ZFat Fingers Grimhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/MarkLogan
piezo with just using my sons practice amp. i've been looking on ebay 4 amp and trying to find reviews of any i might fancy (or afford ) but as i've only ever played acoustic instruments bit lost really gain reverb and base is about all i know. You seem to be the dude to ask ( i know you're busy good luck with the weekend ) i just think that like YeahDolt said about experimenting with different stuff i can chip away at it but any experience is much appreciated. If i don't come up with any…
piezo with just using my sons practice amp. i've been looking on ebay 4 amp and trying to find reviews of any i might fancy (or afford ) but as i've only ever played acoustic instruments bit lost really gain reverb and base is about all i know. You seem to be the dude to ask ( i know you're busy good luck with the weekend ) i just think that like YeahDolt said about experimenting with different stuff i can chip away at it but any experience is much appreciated. If i don't come up with any answers i might have to buy a couple of tickets , wrap up warm and drive up north on Oct festival. Cheers for the time What sort of pickup is is? Pi…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-07-15:2592684:Comment:6656582011-07-15T05:22:30.163ZChickenboneJohnhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/ChickenboneJohn
What sort of pickup is is? Piezo or magnetic?
What sort of pickup is is? Piezo or magnetic? yeah i'm off to my local guit…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-07-14:2592684:Comment:6652142011-07-14T16:06:42.873ZFat Fingers Grimhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/MarkLogan
yeah i'm off to my local guitar shop at the weekend, i know the tin sound and it being made of tin sounded a bit dumb but what i was really after was advice on getting round this, any ideas?<br />
ie cloth over sound hole, specific type of amp, strings anything and everything really.<br />
thanks YeahDolt i guess it's the nature of the beast
yeah i'm off to my local guitar shop at the weekend, i know the tin sound and it being made of tin sounded a bit dumb but what i was really after was advice on getting round this, any ideas?<br />
ie cloth over sound hole, specific type of amp, strings anything and everything really.<br />
thanks YeahDolt i guess it's the nature of the beast Are they new strings? New str…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-07-14:2592684:Comment:6641092011-07-14T09:14:30.761ZYeahDoIthttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/FriedChicken
<p>Are they new strings? New strings sound weird, sort of peak about 200 Hz and have a brassy sound. You might try bigger strings at lower pitch. I am still experimenting with strings and tunings. I can't seem to find something that I really like.</p>
<p>Are they new strings? New strings sound weird, sort of peak about 200 Hz and have a brassy sound. You might try bigger strings at lower pitch. I am still experimenting with strings and tunings. I can't seem to find something that I really like.</p> thanks chickenbone, it was bo…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-07-14:2592684:Comment:6640982011-07-14T07:55:52.995ZFat Fingers Grimhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/MarkLogan
thanks chickenbone, it was bought. i guess i'll just have play around with it the best i can. Change strings etc and buy a new one with hindsight later on. I managed to get a reasonable sound with full base and quite a bit of gain so it hasn't been a total loss. liked your vids i've seen btw, thanks for the help
thanks chickenbone, it was bought. i guess i'll just have play around with it the best i can. Change strings etc and buy a new one with hindsight later on. I managed to get a reasonable sound with full base and quite a bit of gain so it hasn't been a total loss. liked your vids i've seen btw, thanks for the help I think the reason it sounds…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-07-14:2592684:Comment:6638222011-07-14T06:08:54.415ZChickenboneJohnhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/ChickenboneJohn
<p>I think the reason it sounds tinny..is because it's made from a tin! You must remember we are talking about instruments made form "found objects", and they are what they are. Even after 350 builds, I still don't know with absolute certainty what they are going to sound like until I string them up...it the nature of the thing. Tins can make great guitars, but often they will be very banjo-ey with little sustain and a lot of treble.</p>
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<p>There's probably not much you can do with it…</p>
<p>I think the reason it sounds tinny..is because it's made from a tin! You must remember we are talking about instruments made form "found objects", and they are what they are. Even after 350 builds, I still don't know with absolute certainty what they are going to sound like until I string them up...it the nature of the thing. Tins can make great guitars, but often they will be very banjo-ey with little sustain and a lot of treble.</p>
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<p>There's probably not much you can do with it acoustically, other than put on heavier strings and tune it lower. If it's got a piezo pickup, that will make the tinniness even more apparent - they can be notoriously trebly. One way to get round this would be to install a magnetic pickup, as they are easier to manipulate the tone thru a decent amp, but the basic tone will still come through.</p>
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<p>Is this a guitar you've made or one you've bought - if it's an established builder they should be be able to help you.</p>
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