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Three string guitars Discussions (34)
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tabsMorningCan any kind person out there help an old guy out.I have been strugling to learn a song from you tube,I have a little of the tab don… Started by Mal Chilvers |
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Nov 18, 2019 Reply by rick schoen |
Beter Tuners?The hardest thing for a newbi like me is keeping the guitar in tune, I have to retune it every time I pick it up. Are there better tuning m… Started by Tex Pierce |
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Feb 21, 2017 Reply by Gus K |
Bouzouki... kind of a three stringerHello folks, I am sharing a recent build, a Greek instrument that inspired my Gourzouki. It has a gourd body, maple neck, walnut fret board… Started by Greg Thompson |
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Hiii spacing for 2 stringsHow much spacing for 2 strings? Started by Yuno |
0 | Dec 11, 2014 |
John DenverDoes any of you guys play John Denvers songs on a three string Mal(UK) Started by Mal Chilvers |
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Feb 13, 2013 Reply by jamie bark |
string gaugesComment by Mal Chilvers3 hours ago Delete Comment I am making a 3 string fretless resso with 23" scale lengthwit… Started by Mal Chilvers |
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Dec 4, 2012 Reply by Slowpaw Steve T |
CohibaI recently bought a Cohiba box pictured to the right,thinking it would make a great 3 string C B G ,Now let me explain,I live in a retirem… Started by Mal Chilvers |
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Sep 25, 2012 Reply by Jay Caughron |
Through the box VS on top of the box necksHi all..So i've run across some pics of CBGs where the 1x2 neck is mounted to the top of the box rather then through the box...I've persona… Started by Mike Huber |
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Sep 2, 2012 Reply by 3 String Blues |
stringsall new to me the 3 string cbg, mine came with , 18 / 24/ 32 / gauge strings , any advice please on string gauges , most welcome Started by alan hepple |
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May 2, 2012 Reply by 3 String Blues |
Piezo helpLadies and Gentlemen I recently finished my first CBG. I put in the Gold Nugget Piezo pickup w/volume pot that I got from CB Gitty. I'm pl… Started by Ed McCormack |
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Feb 25, 2012 Reply by Ed McCormack |
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tabs
Started by Mal Chilvers. Last reply by rick schoen Nov 18, 2019. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Beter Tuners?
Started by Tex Pierce. Last reply by Gus K Feb 21, 2017. 4 Replies 0 Likes
John Denver
Started by Mal Chilvers. Last reply by jamie bark Feb 13, 2013. 1 Reply 0 Likes
string gauges
Started by Mal Chilvers. Last reply by Slowpaw Steve T Dec 4, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Cohiba
Started by Mal Chilvers. Last reply by Jay Caughron Sep 25, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Through the box VS on top of the box necks
Started by Mike Huber. Last reply by 3 String Blues Sep 2, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
strings
Started by alan hepple. Last reply by 3 String Blues May 2, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Piezo help
Started by Ed McCormack. Last reply by Ed McCormack Feb 25, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
truss rod, when is it necesasary?
Started by Lonman. Last reply by Lonman Oct 25, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Ads for 3 string guitars...
Started by Lowatter. Last reply by 3 String Blues Oct 23, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
3 String Tabs??
Started by Graham. Last reply by Jeff Sacree Aug 13, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Great lessons!
Started by Justin Mantelli. Last reply by Justin Mantelli Aug 5, 2011. 3 Replies 2 Likes
Different wood types
Started by David Tutterrow GutBucketGuitars. Last reply by KaptnKen Jul 25, 2011. 9 Replies 2 Likes
Box Size -vs- Sound?
Started by James Boutilier. Last reply by James Boutilier Jul 1, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
String trees
Started by Mike Huber. Last reply by Mike Huber Jun 3, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
cgb reverve
Started by Mal Chilvers. Last reply by Wayne Bigler Jun 3, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
String spacing for a three string guitar
Started by Robert Hynden. Last reply by Wichita Sam May 20, 2011. 12 Replies 0 Likes
guitar strings
Started by Craig Cox. Last reply by legnahkra May 16, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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