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Saw for cutting fret slots

Hi,   Can anyone point me in the direction of where I can get a good hand saw for cutting fret slots please?  Also am I right in thinking t…

Started by David L.

 22 Apr 16, 2016
Reply by Simon Cartlidge

instruction

I am new to this but I have a three string, love the tone but I do need to learn to play it.I was never able to play a standard guitar, I u…

Started by Nigel Robinson

 5 Apr 6, 2016
Reply by ChickenboneJohn

where to get timber for a neck?

hi I'm in the process of acquiring bits for my first build and am struggling to find local suppliers of PSE hardwood timber for a neck. pin…

Started by Jim

14 Feb 13, 2016
Reply by Stuart Baldwin

1664 Fretless

Heres one of my latest creations, Ritz casino habana box with a pitchpine neck, oak headstock & walnut fingerboard. Boxwood bridge &…

Started by Keith 66

 6 Feb 5, 2016
Reply by Bill Isherwood

Some of my recent work.

Okay, time to show a little bit of my work. Two of my most recent CBGs. I've been doing a lot of messing around with designs, and I think I…

Started by Alex Rigby

 4 Jan 31, 2016
Reply by David Seed

Día de Muertos CBG

Haven't built anything in the past year but got the bug last month and have now built two :-) This is the latest one Día de Muertos CBG, Si…

Started by londonbackpackr

 1 Nov 7, 2015
Reply by Alex Rigby

Steel hub caps and mounting electonic components???

Hi all, got my hands on a lovely vintage hubcap that I want to use for a guitar. It is made of steel, and this has got me wondering about p…

Started by Alex Rigby

 7 Nov 1, 2015
Reply by Alex Rigby

Sycamore for necks - any opinions?

Hi all, I have  some sycamore coming my way, I have never used it. I am considering using it for CBG necks. Does anybody have any experie…

Started by Alex Rigby

 6 Oct 5, 2015
Reply by Alex Rigby

Problems with EBE tuning - advice please

Hello all The nature of my problem.......... I generally make my CBGs with a GDG tuning, I have a scale length 24.5 inches and use the A, D…

Started by Alex Rigby

 1 Aug 25, 2015
Reply by Richey Kay

Cambridge Cigar Box Guitar Festival-Who wants to come play a set?

The Cambridge Cigar Box Guitar Festival is back for the fourth consecutive year and will once again be held at The Earl Of Beaconfield, in…

Started by StumbleCol

 1 Jul 8, 2015
Reply by Chipfat Fingerburn Jones

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My latest build - hubcap resonator

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My CBG

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