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Cigar Box Basses Discussions (66)
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2 String Bass helpI am new to this CBG thing, have built several 3 stringers, and was wanting to build a 2 string short scale fretted bass. I have a Gibson E… Started by David Clark |
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Mar 6, 2013 Reply by David Clark |
4 string bass projectI want to build a standard tuned four string electric bass for art. This is my first cigar box instrument and despite the many hours of res… Started by Will Maldonado |
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Feb 10, 2013 Reply by Richard Sanabia |
Different sized boxes?Im planning on making a 3 string bass and have built guitars before, I was wondering if you needed a bigger box to get the right pitch. If… Started by Nando Dalva |
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Feb 3, 2013 Reply by eK |
2 string slide bass, bolt sizes for nut and bridge?Assuming a flat surface I'm wondering what diameter bolts to use for nut and bridge? Started by Brian |
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Jan 28, 2013 Reply by Brian |
Kala U BassHi all new here. I think the Kala U Bass would suit cbg basses. Polyurathane strings, 21in. scale.and piezo pickups. It's an awesome sound.… Started by the cigarbox table guy |
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Dec 19, 2012 Reply by Marmelade |
double, upright bassAny information welcome to build on double bass. Started by Marmelade |
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Dec 15, 2012 Reply by Chris |
Advice needed for first time bass buildI've been asked to build a five string type one bass cigar box guitar. I've built/played CBGs and Lap steels, but never a bass. In fact,… Started by OldNick |
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Dec 4, 2012 Reply by Marmelade |
Wanting to build a bassI have an old electric bass and I would like to make a two string bass out of it. Can it be done and how? I have it a part so what parts ca… Started by Randy Burks |
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Nov 9, 2012 Reply by Randy Burks |
Truss Rods??Good Evening all, Built my first CBG Bass guitar as a Birthday Present. I used rock hard maple for the neck. I have never used a Truss Rod… Started by John Peña |
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Oct 4, 2012 Reply by OldNick |
First Time Bass Build - Questions About Neck StrengthHi all, This is my first post on Cigar Box Nation. After building a pair of CB guitars (a 3 string and a 4 string) I've got a strong desir… Started by Peter Giulietti |
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Sep 7, 2012 Reply by Richard Sanabia |
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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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