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Cigar Box Ukulele Discussions (125)
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bracing for my first bolt on neckSo I want to try a bolt on neck and am wondering how much bracing and where does it all need to go. I have seen several options but am not… Started by Matthew Borczon |
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May 27, 2014 Reply by gary sheldon |
Solid Body MicroTeleHere are some pictures of the solid body electric uke I just finished. 1.5 inch thick mahogany body and hard maple neck with maple finger… Started by Bruce Ferrero |
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Apr 7, 2014 Reply by Bruce Ferrero |
Setting bridge location on ukehowdy all, this is my first uke, ive been having fun with my first jumping flea. i usually build cbg's so i set the bridge tune slide the… Started by 14 buck bass (aka antonio) |
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Feb 26, 2014 Reply by 14 buck bass (aka antonio) |
Solidbody ukeI've never built a solidbody anything, but I'm working on a solid ebony uke right now and I'm all for advice and tips and ideas. Will I get… Started by Better Trees |
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Feb 26, 2014 Reply by 14 buck bass (aka antonio) |
My first CB Uke or CB Tenor G and fretted no less!!!I have just finished my Uke or Tenor Guitar - I tuned like a guitar using a Baritone Uke set of strings. It is for my grand daughter.Any ti… Started by jawbone |
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Feb 18, 2014 Reply by PhilUSAFRet |
Electric versus Acoustic ukulele?Howdy folks, The consensus by builders of the CBG is that 'Electric' is the way to go. (The vast majority of CBGs are electric.) The commer… Started by Keith Stanford |
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Jan 27, 2014 Reply by Zeb |
Introduce yourself and tell us a little about your uke!Before building one I had never even playe a tenor ukulele before but as a guitarist realised I could use some of my chord shapes so it wou… Started by Andy Stone |
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Nov 7, 2013 Reply by Steve Gent |
STRINGS?I am a CBG maker who is going to start my first CBukulele. What are some types of 'strings' that I should consider buying? I believe I rea… Started by Keith Stanford |
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Oct 24, 2013 Reply by Titch the Clown |
IntonationI want to put a stationary bridge one the face of the ukulele I am building. Do I need to be concerned about "intonation" if I put the bri… Started by Paul Doug |
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Oct 2, 2013 Reply by terry harris |
Steel String guages for 17" ukeHi folks, I built a 17" scaled resonator uke but it keeps breaking nylon strings, and they don't stay in tune well. I was wondering if an… Started by Greg Potts |
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Sep 11, 2013 Reply by Old Fingers Green |
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Discussion Forum
Ukes For Gand kids
Started by Rupe Power. Last reply by Sal Monella Nov 11, 2022. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Gitaulele
Started by Brown Water Jerry (Rice). Last reply by Kigar Mar 21, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Semi-Uke Kit Build
Started by Brian Revels. Last reply by Brian Revels Oct 6, 2017. 8 Replies 1 Like
ideal narrow of the box?
Started by jose garcia paredes. Last reply by Kigar Sep 3, 2017. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Steel string advice sought for a chronic head scratcher (me)
Started by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear. Last reply by Bob Johnston May 1, 2017. 10 Replies 0 Likes
(CB) U bass help
Started by Kigar. Last reply by Ronald Whitford Apr 6, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes
String choices: nylon vs. steel
Started by Lane Martin. Last reply by gary sheldon Dec 3, 2016. 5 Replies 0 Likes
MDF Box Ukes
Started by Scott W. Last reply by Kentucky Mojo Nov 4, 2016. 7 Replies 0 Likes
My Brothers Christmas Present
Started by George Fitzgibbon. Last reply by George Fitzgibbon Oct 26, 2016. 6 Replies 0 Likes
CBU Avo Uvezian Tenor Uke
Started by Kigar. Last reply by Greg Thompson Jul 8, 2016. 5 Replies 2 Likes
Triangular Concert Uke
Started by Kigar. Last reply by Greg Thompson Jul 8, 2016. 4 Replies 5 Likes
First Build
Started by B. Kirkwood. Last reply by B. Kirkwood Apr 13, 2016. 2 Replies 2 Likes
Assembly Order
Started by B. Kirkwood. Last reply by B. Kirkwood Mar 29, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Neck length
Started by B. Kirkwood. Last reply by gary sheldon Mar 29, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
reversed tuners on a uke - advise wanted
Started by Kigar. Last reply by gary sheldon Feb 23, 2016. 3 Replies 1 Like
New to Uke!!
Started by jeffrey ross. Last reply by Habanera Hal Feb 17, 2016. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Great little video!
Started by Wade. Last reply by rusty case Feb 7, 2016. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Fretboard attachment
Started by gary sheldon. Last reply by rusty case Feb 7, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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