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Intermediate building tips and tricks forum Discussions (45)
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Pick ups - How does type and style effect the sound of the guitar?I've fitted a P.A.F style pick to my CBG and it's given it a real loud rock and roll sound. Over drive by the bucket load (this is typical… Started by Mark Fanning |
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Jul 2, 2011 Reply by Mark Bliss |
Moving up to 4/6 stringsI have built a few 4 stringers, but have been wanting to take my current build up to a 4 stringer. The problem is, the neck I have was buil… Started by Mike Whisenhunt |
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Jun 28, 2011 Reply by Mike Whisenhunt |
bridge pinsI have used these in 2 of my builds with no problem. Then on my latest build I used them and they just pulled themselves out. The other 2 b… Started by colin mcgrath |
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Jun 13, 2011 Reply by Tom Agg |
FRETBOARD - CAN YOU LAMINATE 2 BLOCKS OF WOOD TOGETHER ?First time buildew with a question. I have several sticks of purpleheart wood 1" x 1" x 35". I would like to know if you can glue 2 sticks… Started by John V. Pflaum |
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Jun 6, 2011 Reply by The Phrygian Kid |
Build Blog: A slightly different approach.This project started out with intentions of building a "quick and dirty" test bed to experiment with a few ideas, but morphed into somethin… Started by Mark Bliss |
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Jun 3, 2011 Reply by Bama Jelley |
Home made custom decals"How to" tips on making your own decals on your computer and inkjet printer for use as logos, accents or trim. For supplies you need some… Started by Mark Bliss |
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May 26, 2011 Reply by Mark Bliss |
Intonation at the bridge - a questionSomething has been niggling at me. If you look at the bridges on most CBGs you see that the bridge is at an angle. OK. I know why, but what… Started by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw |
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May 24, 2011 Reply by Craig Cox |
wiring tone and volume pots to pickupHave added a basic p-u to one my builds ,, and i put a volume pot on it .. but did not do tone ,, Does anyone have a schematic for this ?… Started by Richard G Caudill |
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May 22, 2011 Reply by Richard G Caudill |
Good vidiosIt's getting late and I just happened to stumble onto this group. I've made a few cbgs and I am not an accomplished luthier. I started out… Started by Mr. Toad |
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May 21, 2011 Reply by Chuck Dubman |
Your favorite fretwire?Completed several builds with Dunlop 6130 wire. Nice, but a pain to set in an 0.022" slot without glue, rather skip that whole extra set o… Started by Chuck Dubman |
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Adhesive Removal
Started by Habanera Hal. Last reply by Fantacone Box Works Mar 12, 2022. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Accurate Drill Tricks?
Started by Danny B.. Last reply by Fantacone Box Works Mar 12, 2022. 7 Replies 0 Likes
scarf joint
Started by PattJ. Last reply by Fantacone Box Works Mar 12, 2022. 2 Replies 2 Likes
I'm building a triple neck guitar and I have no idea why ..
Started by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear. Last reply by Wichita Sam Feb 11, 2022. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Springs in the guitar? ...What gives?
Started by Danny B.. Last reply by Mikala Aug 29, 2019. 23 Replies 2 Likes
Scale Length for a 17” box Looking for guidance
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Baritone Ukulele
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hard to play
Started by Billy Heintz. Last reply by Mark Bliss Nov 16, 2016. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Using the string eyes to hold them on a tailpiece or bridge?
Started by Danny B.. Last reply by Danny B. Nov 13, 2016. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Condenser Guitar Microphones for CBG?
Started by Danny B.. Last reply by Fomhorach Nov 10, 2016. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Adjustable bridges?
Started by Danny B.. Last reply by Danny B. Nov 9, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Protecting old boxes
Started by Danny B.. Last reply by Paul Craig Sep 13, 2016. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Cohiba box, thick top
Started by Chuck Dubman. Last reply by Danny B. Sep 13, 2016. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Use for mahogany cigar box "spacers"
Started by PhilUSAFRet. Last reply by Order99 Feb 7, 2016. 6 Replies 0 Likes
inlays fret markers
Started by Paul Cooper. Last reply by Paul Craig Sep 15, 2015. 22 Replies 1 Like
Heel shaping ideas and process
Started by 14 buck bass (aka antonio). Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Apr 19, 2015. 21 Replies 0 Likes
CBG neck on router table
Started by Servaas (Der Groovemeister). Last reply by Brandon Barnard Nov 22, 2013. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Trimming a soundboard for my upright bass
Started by Wade. Last reply by jen harrison Nov 20, 2013. 6 Replies 0 Likes
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