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first bass build

Started by Patrick. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 8, 2018. 6 Replies

Hey 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 is there one specific for basses?  Also, does the 3 or 4…Continue

looking for alternate tunings-

Started by Daniel Walter. Last reply by Ken Hutchinson Oct 14, 2017. 16 Replies

bass strings, either the ead, or adg.......thanksContinue

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

Just introducing myself from across the pond. Built a 4-string cigar box guitar now tackling a bass. Having great fun in learning and being able to practise skills required. Didn't realise how much…Continue

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Comment by Bob Lumpkin on September 18, 2011 at 7:59am
Up to you as long as you have room for everything & get your 34".  My 30" has a 5 fret overlap. Never play there anyway. Good luck with it.
Comment by Gary Williams on September 18, 2011 at 6:52am
I am building a 34" Bass does it matter how many frets overlap onto the body or does the amount of frets just depend on where your bridge is.
Comment by Ponkster on September 12, 2011 at 7:17pm
My Frankenbox bass build started off as a fretless neck - I just couldn't get to grips with it at all and  ended up last weekend putting frets on!
Comment by Bob Lumpkin on September 9, 2011 at 11:26am
Nice bass James! I replied to your comment yesterday but I don't know where it is. The fluers are painted & yes the Indian girl has a sister. I use her in my next pic.
Comment by Ponkster on September 7, 2011 at 7:51pm

looks great Bob - what was the box from?

It,s hard finding boxes big enough for full scale basses.

 

Comment by Bob Lumpkin on September 7, 2011 at 4:56pm

Sorry, I'm still trying to learn this computer stuff.

Bob

Comment by Bob Lumpkin on September 7, 2011 at 4:53pm
Here's my first Cigar box bass.
Comment by Gary Williams on August 27, 2011 at 9:30pm
I know it should be right not wright but its early morning here in the South Wales UK
Comment by Gary Williams on August 27, 2011 at 9:28pm
Cheers LC theres alway someone out there with the wright answers
Comment by L C on August 27, 2011 at 5:00pm

 

http://www.stewmac.com/FretCalculator

 

I used this calculator for my cigar box bass. Scale length 34 inches and 21 frets.

 

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Started by Will T. Last reply by Murdoc_420 Jul 16, 2016. 3 Replies

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Started by Mike. Last reply by Mike Jan 6, 2016. 8 Replies

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Started by Bobby Fields. Last reply by Bobby Fields Dec 11, 2015. 3 Replies

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Started by Piht Bull (Delta Dawg Guitars). Last reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted Apr 23, 2015. 23 Replies

bass frets...

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