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Solidbody city Discussions (16)
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Blackwood resonators, June 2012Please note: all the little thumbnails can be clicked for a bigger view, i just did it this way so the whole page would load faster, gonna… Started by The Phrygian KidLatest Reply |
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Hand Tools Only?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 o… Started by T-Gripped |
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Mar 2, 2019 Reply by ILL GREEN |
Converting a 6 string solid body to 3 string solid body?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… Started by Tex Pierce |
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Sep 30, 2017 Reply by Tex Pierce |
Drifting into the Solid Body region of the Green SwampHello, 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 y… Started by G.S. Monroe |
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My 2nd first solid body guitarHey everyone. I'm still pretty new around here and I like that there seems to be a group for just about every variation of self build guit… Started by Nick Johnson |
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May 28, 2016 Reply by Paul Craig |
Richey Kay #49My latest solid body build. 4 string solid body electric.630mm scale, oak body (made from laminated shelving), bolt on oak neck, walnut fre… Started by Richey Kay |
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May 8, 2016 Reply by gary sheldon |
Richey Kay #31 - my first solid bodyHi folks, I thought I would share my new build which is my first attempt at a solid body electric. The body is pine. I looked into buying a… Started by Richey Kay |
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Jan 26, 2016 Reply by Richey Kay |
Kensi, my Dark Fae SpellcasterJust finish her up today. 17 inch scale, diatonic fretting, 6 strings in 3 courses. Mahogany body with maple neck and top. Started by Kel Wilson |
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Dec 12, 2015 Reply by Matt McCarthy |
electrify a solid body.I would like to build one but...i'm a bit puzzled on how to electrify a solid body. how do you channel for the jack,knobs and pickup...tha… Started by vinny brig |
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Nov 10, 2015 Reply by Ricky Johnson |
23 inch solid body Tenor Guitar #165Howdy folks.... I have returned to CBN. I would like to show you one of my recent builds, a 4 string solid body electric Tenor Guitar. The… Started by G.S. Monroe |
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Nov 5, 2015 Reply by The Phrygian Kid |
HelpHey guys, anyone know where I can buy a square solid guitar body routed out for a fender style neck and telecaster pickups? Started by Leadfoot T |
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Hand Tools Only?
Started by T-Gripped. Last reply by ILL GREEN Mar 2, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes
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
My 2nd first solid body guitar
Started by Nick Johnson. Last reply by Paul Craig May 28, 2016. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Richey Kay #49
Started by Richey Kay. Last reply by gary sheldon May 8, 2016. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Richey Kay #31 - my first solid body
Started by Richey Kay. Last reply by Richey Kay Jan 26, 2016. 5 Replies 8 Likes
Kensi, my Dark Fae Spellcaster
Started by Kel Wilson. Last reply by Matt McCarthy Dec 12, 2015. 6 Replies 1 Like
electrify a solid body
Started by vinny brig. Last reply by Ricky Johnson Nov 10, 2015. 5 Replies 0 Likes
23 inch solid body Tenor Guitar #165
Started by G.S. Monroe. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Nov 5, 2015. 3 Replies 2 Likes
Help
Started by Leadfoot T. Last reply by 0xp0lyyfdwzrt Nov 4, 2015. 4 Replies 0 Likes
The Blacksnake
Started by Randy S. Bretz. Last reply by Randy S. Bretz Nov 25, 2014. 2 Replies 2 Likes
Blackwood resonators, June 2012
Started by The Phrygian Kid. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Jan 13, 2013. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Are you ready for a Football Soild body CBG?
Started by Bob Lumpkin. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Aug 18, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Cases
Started by Steve Terry. Last reply by Bob Lumpkin Aug 18, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
fitting the neck to the body
Started by jabes. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Jul 11, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Tailpieces
Started by Randy S. Bretz. Last reply by Wichita Sam May 17, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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