Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T13:26:13ZJames Beardhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JamesBeardhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/364470911?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/cbgitty/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=3s7cwue0vaip6&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSticker removal?tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2021-08-27:2592684:Topic:36592642021-08-27T17:59:43.391ZJames Beardhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JamesBeard
<p>I have a box that has the remnants of a sticker. What is the best removal method?</p>
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<p>I have a box that has the remnants of a sticker. What is the best removal method?</p>
<p></p> HOBO FIDDLEtag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2019-10-31:2592684:Topic:34013092019-10-31T19:37:49.719ZJames Beardhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JamesBeard
<p>I just finished building a hobo fiddle from a kit and it turned out really well. This one has the nylon strings. I was wondering if anyone has built one and installed steel strings and if so what guage would work for the higher pitch. </p>
<p>I just finished building a hobo fiddle from a kit and it turned out really well. This one has the nylon strings. I was wondering if anyone has built one and installed steel strings and if so what guage would work for the higher pitch. </p> CBG Tune-O-Matics?tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-12-28:2592684:Topic:32631282018-12-28T01:23:22.663ZJames Beardhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JamesBeard
<p>Up until recently, I have used tuneomatics on my builds. A simple mod by removing the first and last saddles to accommodate a 4 string guitar. I just screw the bridge down without thumbwheels or the wooden base. Fits a flat top nicely without any mods to the wood or box as you would a telecaster.</p>
<p>Anyway, I thought there should be a 4 saddle tune-o-matic floating around so I spent a whole night googling for one. I saw some bass versions but the measurements proved to be too large…</p>
<p>Up until recently, I have used tuneomatics on my builds. A simple mod by removing the first and last saddles to accommodate a 4 string guitar. I just screw the bridge down without thumbwheels or the wooden base. Fits a flat top nicely without any mods to the wood or box as you would a telecaster.</p>
<p>Anyway, I thought there should be a 4 saddle tune-o-matic floating around so I spent a whole night googling for one. I saw some bass versions but the measurements proved to be too large for a CBG. Then I came across a forum for mandolins, Mandolin Cafe I think. And they were discussing electric mandolins and tune-o-matics and saw this. They are not for sale though and the luthier who made them is not interested anymore due to medical and family reasons.</p>
<p>I was wondering if perhaps one day, if CB Gitty will make the perfect tune o matics for CBGs. The market is open right now and no one else is making them. Could be an opportunity for you. </p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/535435140?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/535435140?profile=original" class="align-full"/></a></p> Pure and Simple kittag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-05-01:2592684:Topic:31120532018-05-01T12:34:55.145ZJames Beardhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JamesBeard
Finished my first CBG kit from CB Gitty.<br />
I'm pretty impressed with the quality and ease of building.<br />
The instrument is a blast to play too.<br />
My wife and I were taking turns on it and practicing riff from<br />
Shane Spiel's YouTube videos.<br />
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Are CBGs the new crack? Cause I feel like I'm addicted.
Finished my first CBG kit from CB Gitty.<br />
I'm pretty impressed with the quality and ease of building.<br />
The instrument is a blast to play too.<br />
My wife and I were taking turns on it and practicing riff from<br />
Shane Spiel's YouTube videos.<br />
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Are CBGs the new crack? Cause I feel like I'm addicted. Plezo pickuptag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-02-29:2592684:Topic:25313192016-02-29T13:37:54.226ZJames Beardhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JamesBeard
I think I have a plan to snug this Gitty piezo bar under a brass bridge/saddle.<br />
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Thing is I'd like to epoxy it all under their for easier install and permanintness.<br />
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Anyone think it would dampen the pickup?
I think I have a plan to snug this Gitty piezo bar under a brass bridge/saddle.<br />
<br />
Thing is I'd like to epoxy it all under their for easier install and permanintness.<br />
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Anyone think it would dampen the pickup? How to wire 3-way Toggle Switch? (Item #50-029-01)tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-12-06:2592684:Topic:13407412012-12-06T05:23:13.970ZJames Beardhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JamesBeard
<p>I just bought a 3-Way toggle switch from C.B. Gitty and looked at the wiring diagram that he has on his website. Way too complicated for me to figure out.</p>
<p>Can anyone simplify the wiring for me please?</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>kieta</p>
<p>I just bought a 3-Way toggle switch from C.B. Gitty and looked at the wiring diagram that he has on his website. Way too complicated for me to figure out.</p>
<p>Can anyone simplify the wiring for me please?</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>kieta</p> Ground looptag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-10-31:2592684:Topic:13033672012-10-31T01:55:28.821ZJames Beardhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JamesBeard
<p>Hi all,</p>
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<p>I'm new to the forum. I've found this and CB Gitty because I like to create/modify most toy instruments and CB Gitty seems to always pop up when I am looking for parts.</p>
<p>My first question is about proper grounding. I've been using 20mm and 27mm piezos hooked up to either a longer jack (with endpin) or a standard mono jack, soldering the black and red leads where they should go. I can never seem to get rid of a 60 cycle hum. I've even tested it with alligator…</p>
<p>Hi all,</p>
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<p>I'm new to the forum. I've found this and CB Gitty because I like to create/modify most toy instruments and CB Gitty seems to always pop up when I am looking for parts.</p>
<p>My first question is about proper grounding. I've been using 20mm and 27mm piezos hooked up to either a longer jack (with endpin) or a standard mono jack, soldering the black and red leads where they should go. I can never seem to get rid of a 60 cycle hum. I've even tested it with alligator clips to see if I am doing something wrong. It seems like I'm missing something.</p>
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<p>I'm pretty sure it's not my solder joints and I've checked different cables and jacks. When I touch the metal part of the jack, the hum goes away (and I am the ground), so what can I do differently?</p>
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<p>Thanks for any advice,</p>
<p>Jonny</p> I'm soldtag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-09-02:2592684:Topic:12315032012-09-02T19:43:06.995ZJames Beardhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JamesBeard
<p>Two day delivery & on a holiday weekend at that....wow! You made my day! Thanks & looking forward to more dealings..Great service!!!</p>
<p>Two day delivery & on a holiday weekend at that....wow! You made my day! Thanks & looking forward to more dealings..Great service!!!</p> Thank you!tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-06-24:2592684:Topic:11477642012-06-24T01:38:28.564ZJames Beardhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JamesBeard
<p>My order arrived today. Very fast and I loved the little set of instructions that were included with my tuners. THANK YOU!</p>
<p>My order arrived today. Very fast and I loved the little set of instructions that were included with my tuners. THANK YOU!</p> Chrome mini humbuckerstag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-01-18:2592684:Topic:9495722012-01-18T04:40:08.991ZJames Beardhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JamesBeard
<p><span>I'm loving C.B. Gitty! I bought the chrome humbuckers and wondered if anyone had found mounting rings that fit these? They are about 1 1/8" X 2 5/8. </span></p>
<p><span>I'm loving C.B. Gitty! I bought the chrome humbuckers and wondered if anyone had found mounting rings that fit these? They are about 1 1/8" X 2 5/8. </span></p>