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CBGs, cookie tins.. They're great.. But sometimes a neck is just too nice to stick in a recycled container...
And sometimes you just gotta rock out..

Post pics of your solids, get help, share tricks and jigs

Location: The rock
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Latest Activity: Jun 15, 2022

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Hand Tools Only?

Started by T-Gripped. Last reply by ILL GREEN Mar 2, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I would like to build a sold body. But I do not own a router nor have ever used one. Does anyone notch the back with hand tools? Any tips or pointers?? TIA!Continue

Converting a 6 string solid body to 3 string solid body?

Started by Tex Pierce. Last reply by Tex Pierce Sep 30, 2017. 6 Replies 0 Likes

What would be the best string spacings and is it better to start in the middle of the neck or use upper or lower side? I have 2 solid body electrics, one a epi less paul II and a fender afinity tele.…Continue

Drifting into the Solid Body region of the Green Swamp

Started by G.S. Monroe Feb 27, 2017. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Hello, it's been a while since I've posted on CBN.Recently I've been focusing on solid body instruments, and this one just might inspire you to greater levels.This is a 26" Baritone Stick Dulcimer,…Continue

My 2nd first solid body guitar

Started by Nick Johnson. Last reply by Paul Craig May 28, 2016. 1 Reply 2 Likes

Hey everyone. I'm still pretty new around here and I like that there seems to be a group…Continue

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Comment by Paul Craig on April 21, 2020 at 5:34am: Those look awesome Randy.

Comment by Randy S. Bretz on April 19, 2020 at 2:16am

Comment by Paul Craig on June 9, 2018 at 6:59am: Those are some cool gits Randy.

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Comment by Randy S. Bretz on March 7, 2017 at 11:59pm: The Buckeye

Comment by Taffy Evans on February 27, 2017 at 11:32am: Hi Craig, thanks for the comments. Top cap is Black Wattle the body is New Guinea Rosewood and it has EMG active pickups.

Cheers Taff

Comment by Paul Craig on February 25, 2017 at 8:08pm: That a nice Thinline Taffy.

Comment by Taffy Evans on February 25, 2017 at 5:49pm: Hi Guy's, I don't think I have posted here before, too many groups.

Anyway, I see solid bodies are the go here so I'd like to show a few.

This first one has a lot of work in it, it uses my modified shape of the Tele, and is the only shape I use unless a customer come up with an idea.

Cheers Taff

Comment by Paul Craig on February 14, 2017 at 9:11am: Start them off young.

I tried getting my daughter interested when she was young, she went with the Clarinet instead and hasn't touched it for 12 years. Her son is 3 and seems to like drums for now. I'll get one hooked eventually. LOL