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Secrets of the CBG Underground Discussions (45)
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Followup article on multiple piezoAll, here is the followup article on using multiple piezos: Another Important Consideration for Multiple Piezos by Bart on March 26, 2010 A… Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
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Apr 8, 2010 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
Interesting hand plane from Stanley toolsI think this might be a good idea for those who want a hand plane cheap. Stanley makes a little one called the RB5 and has replaceable blad… Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
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Apr 7, 2010 Reply by Chuck Dubman |
Great article on multiple Piezo wiringAll, I found this on Google Books (author that is) and MichaelS found the link to Bart Hopkin's blog. Here is the text:Piezo Film Pickups:… Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
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Drill bits as router bits on the cheapThis one is culled from the recent forum discussion [here]. The video below is from O'Brien Guitars and shows how to use an old drill bit a… Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
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Feb 15, 2010 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
Great glue videos on Youtube.comOk, so I'm a big proponent of hide (or gelatine) glue, but I did get a chance to review these wonderful videos on glues. If you ever wanted… Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
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Feb 14, 2010 Reply by Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars) |
Ultimate Luthier Tips siteGee I didn't know just how much this guy had done and how many cool tips he has:http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/pagelist.htmlEverything fro… Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
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Patina for nickel plating - how to get it?Do you know a way to age new nickel plated hardware (cheap bolts etc. having that cold blue hue on a matte/frosted surface) using easily av… Started by rain-air |
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Jan 27, 2010 Reply by Bob Harrison |
A Simple Metallic InlayA Simple Metallic Inlay This is about making inlays that look like silver or metal in a simple and cheap way, along with being quite fast.… Started by John Sims |
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Dec 22, 2009 Reply by Jerry |
Making and Installing Frets on your CBGThere are many ways to install frets on a CBG. Some CBG makers use toothpics, some use regular tang type guitar frets installed in a slotte… Started by John Sims |
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Dec 2, 2009 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
Tools/Fret wire benderHome made jigs and tools are part of the fun of all this for me. These link to some of the best examples for plans and how-to for fret wir… Started by Paul H (PRH) |
0 | Nov 29, 2009 |
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Dent removal
Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Slow Mick Dec 21, 2023. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Using & Making Templates
Started by John Sims. Last reply by BrianQ. Sep 5, 2018. 4 Replies 1 Like
Making and Installing Position Markers for Your Cigar Box Guitar
Started by John Sims. Last reply by Joe Caruso Nov 22, 2015. 8 Replies 1 Like
A Simple Fret Scale Ruler
Started by John Sims. Last reply by Brown Water Jerry (Rice) Jun 30, 2015. 7 Replies 1 Like
fret construction
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Homemade Wood Stains
Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Monterey Jun 28, 2015. 22 Replies 3 Likes
Custom Made Logo Decals
Started by John Sims. Last reply by Monterey Jun 28, 2015. 11 Replies 1 Like
Holding down fretboards for gluing
Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Joe Caruso Apr 12, 2015. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Simple Fret Depth Gauge
Started by John Sims. Last reply by Joe Caruso Apr 12, 2015. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Easy way to glue down a fret board without it sliding
Started by John Rivers. Last reply by Steve Walker Mar 18, 2014. 1 Reply 1 Like
Sharpie safe varnish for saving signatures on CBGs
Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates Jan 2, 2013. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Strap buttons on the cheap
Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by jamie bark Aug 10, 2012. 16 Replies 1 Like
Side markers on the REAL cheap!
Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Soul Cat Guitar Uke and Amp Nov 28, 2011. 10 Replies 1 Like
Homemade Dot Fret Markers
Started by Jerry. Last reply by Jerry Oct 26, 2011. 5 Replies 3 Likes
Fretboard radius sander on the cheap
Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates. Last reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates Jul 14, 2011. 12 Replies 1 Like
35mm metal slide storage box
Started by nick tyson. Last reply by nick tyson Jul 7, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
questions about installing a pickup
Started by Hey, TURN IT DOWN!. Last reply by Outhouse Instruments May 30, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Stains for wood
Started by Robert Hynden. Last reply by Robert Hynden Apr 13, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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