Like most things CBG, there aren't really any rules, so whatever works, but I made one myself and here's my take: I built a three stringer, low E A D. Originally I used a piezo, like my "regular" CBGs, but it really sounded awful, unusable. A friend was dismantling a cheap bass he had and I managed so score a bass pickup, MUCH better. The other main thing is the pressure on the neck - my bass neck bowed quite a lot after a few months, I would do what you can to address this - perhaps a truss rod of sorts, or maybe a short scale? Mine is fretless, so intonation isn't a problem but the action is pretty high now up the neck. Another consideration, perhaps: I like to at least have a bit of a sound, acoustically, but not really achievable on a bass, unless you are using a suitcase or something!
Started by Trevor Stephenson. Last reply by Trevor Stephenson Sep 9, 2021. 2 Replies 1 Like
Started by tdq. Last reply by Taffy Evans Dec 31, 2018. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Mike. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 31, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Started by Mike. Last reply by Mike May 18, 2017. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Started by CRAIG K666. Last reply by CRAIG K666 Apr 18, 2017. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Bill Abela. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 22, 2017. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Taffy Evans. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Nov 14, 2016. 3 Replies 1 Like
Started by Carl. Last reply by Carl Jan 7, 2016. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Started by rob bryon. Last reply by Stuart Phillips May 19, 2014. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Penny Nelson. Last reply by Penny Nelson Jun 30, 2013. 5 Replies 2 Likes
Started by RUM SICK DAVE. Last reply by Darren Allard Sep 28, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Started by matt. Last reply by matt Apr 2, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Started by cam. Last reply by 1m1tsm0725xa7 Mar 8, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Posted by Vlad on March 6, 2024 at 2:32am 5 Comments 2 Likes
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 8, 2024 at 4:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
May 11, 2024 from 11am to 8pm – Speakeasy Grill
0 Comments 0 Likes© 2024 Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker. Powered by
Cigar Box Nation is presented by C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, your one-stop-shop for Cigar Box Guitar parts and accessories!