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Cigar Box Basses Discussions (66)
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Cigar box a little differentThis is a proto type cigar box bass full scale with removable / interchangeable body "wings " Features a piezo with hi mid and low adjust w… Started by Phil Farabough |
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Nov 10, 2018 Reply by Phil Farabough |
first bass buildHey folks. Thinking of building a CBG bass and I have a question or 2. Does it matter what kind of magnetic pickup I put in it? I mean i… Started by Patrick |
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Nov 8, 2018 Reply by BrianQ. |
looking for alternate tunings-bass strings, either the ead, or adg.......thanks Started by Daniel Walter |
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Oct 14, 2017 Reply by Ken Hutchinson |
Building my 1st Cigar Box Bass with Cerrywood box and tiger stripe maple neckJust introducing myself from across the pond. Built a 4-string cigar box guitar now tackling a bass. Having great fun in learning and being… Started by Mark Wood |
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Mar 27, 2017 Reply by Mark Wood |
Bass build helpi need the complete plan for a smaller bass build, around maybe 30" can anyone help me. i need to know things like should hte bridge be… Started by Ro'Nique Staley |
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My first bass buildBrand new to the site, wanted to show my latest build, a long scale fretless 2 string bass. Started with a Tabak box, fully braced, then cu… Started by Bryan Putnam |
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Dec 2, 2016 Reply by Richard Haas |
Building my first bassHi All - Been a long time since I posted as I've been busy just building CBGs and having a good time. These are all your basic 3/4 x 1 1/2… Started by Henry S |
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Nov 30, 2016 Reply by TN Twang |
fingerboard question(s)My next bass project (and electric upright fretless bass), like my first one, is primarily red oak it's just easy to find the pieces I nee… Started by Euraquilo |
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Nov 1, 2016 Reply by Fomhorach |
3 string bass questionsHey folks, new to the group and to cigar box instrument making, but not to creative homemade instrument making. I'm building my first ciga… Started by Euraquilo |
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Oct 31, 2016 Reply by Euraquilo |
3 String Cigar Box Bass Guitar PartsAnyone have a good suggestion on what to use for a bridge on a 3 string cigar box bass guitar? Looking for ideas / suggestions / pics / any… Started by Will T |
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Jul 16, 2016 Reply by Murdoc_420 |
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Discussion Forum
Cigar box a little different
Started by Phil Farabough. Last reply by Phil Farabough Nov 10, 2018. 10 Replies 0 Likes
first bass build
Started by Patrick. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 8, 2018. 6 Replies 0 Likes
looking for alternate tunings-
Started by Daniel Walter. Last reply by Ken Hutchinson Oct 14, 2017. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Building my 1st Cigar Box Bass with Cerrywood box and tiger stripe maple neck
Started by Mark Wood. Last reply by Mark Wood Mar 27, 2017. 2 Replies 3 Likes
My first bass build
Started by Bryan Putnam. Last reply by Richard Haas Dec 2, 2016. 15 Replies 4 Likes
Building my first bass
Started by Henry S. Last reply by TN Twang Nov 30, 2016. 11 Replies 0 Likes
fingerboard question(s)
Started by Euraquilo. Last reply by Fomhorach Nov 1, 2016. 6 Replies 0 Likes
3 string bass questions
Started by Euraquilo. Last reply by Euraquilo Oct 31, 2016. 18 Replies 0 Likes
3 String Cigar Box Bass Guitar Parts
Started by Will T. Last reply by Murdoc_420 Jul 16, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Does a fretless bass require a radiused fingerboard?
Started by PKB. Last reply by Euraquilo Jun 21, 2016. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Bass strings??
Started by jeffrey ross. Last reply by jeffrey ross Mar 25, 2016. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Magnetic vs Piezo pickup
Started by PhilUSAFRet. Last reply by Murdoc_420 Mar 25, 2016. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Weed eater strings and tuning.
Started by Poppy. Last reply by Murdoc_420 Feb 29, 2016. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Bass Uke string question(s)
Started by Lane Martin. Last reply by Where's Uranus? Jan 7, 2016. 6 Replies 1 Like
Looking for 2 string bass plans
Started by Mike. Last reply by Mike Jan 6, 2016. 8 Replies 0 Likes
UBass strings
Started by Bobby Fields. Last reply by Bobby Fields Dec 11, 2015. 3 Replies 0 Likes
1st time builder, bass uke, is this plausible?
Started by Jared. Last reply by Hilo Greg Aug 17, 2015. 14 Replies 0 Likes
First bass build got a few questions .
Started by Piht Bull (Delta Dawg Guitars). Last reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted Apr 23, 2015. 23 Replies 0 Likes
bass frets...
Started by john mackay. Last reply by john mackay Feb 4, 2015. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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