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truss rod, when is it necesasary?

I am tinkering with the idea of using a truss rod in the future but am not sure of the indications when to use one. Based on the research I…

Started by Lonman

2 Oct 25, 2011
Reply by Lonman

Ads for 3 string guitars...

I thought that I'd share an ad I did for selling my guitars. This is the format I'll be using for listings. Let me know what you think and…

Started by Lowatter

2 Oct 23, 2011
Reply by 3 String Blues

3 String Tabs??

Anyone out there drawn up some Tabs for playing 3 strings? Have checked out the CBG TABS group, but not much there. Be nice to work out som…

Started by Graham

8 Aug 13, 2011
Reply by Jeff Sacree

Great lessons!

Has anyone seen this guys youtube channel some of the best lesson Ive seen for beginner 3 string! http://www.youtube.com/user/LLJJEEYY   Hi…

Started by Justin Mantelli

3 Aug 5, 2011
Reply by Justin Mantelli

Different wood types

Hi all. So far, I've been using red oak on my builds, neck and fret board. However, I would like to shake things up a bit. What kind of nec…

Started by David Tutterrow GutBucketGuitars

9 Jul 25, 2011
Reply by KaptnKen

Box Size -vs- Sound?

So, ive been stressing over best box size. Building is new to me and ive only been able to guestimate some sizes people like for a nice sou…

Started by James Boutilier

5 Jul 1, 2011
Reply by James Boutilier

String trees

Anyone have suggestions on what i can use for "string trees" on a three string fretless CBG? I've been using 1 nail per string to hold it d…

Started by Mike Huber

6 Jun 3, 2011
Reply by Mike Huber

cgb reverve

Hi guys I have just an oedanery practice amp,as I can't ever see me performing publicly,how do I reverbe,I have decided to spend some time…

Started by Mal Chilvers

1 Jun 3, 2011
Reply by Wayne Bigler

String spacing for a three string guitar

Hi Guys,   I'm new at this and I would like to know how much distance to put between the strings center to center. The neck on my guitar,(…

Started by Robert Hynden

12 May 20, 2011
Reply by Wichita Sam

guitar strings

So, I've used acoustic strings on all my cbgs so far. I was just sittin' here fooling around with one of them, and string bending while loo…

Started by Craig Cox

4 May 16, 2011
Reply by legnahkra

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truss rod, when is it necesasary?

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Ads for 3 string guitars...

Started by Lowatter. Last reply by 3 String Blues Oct 23, 2011. 2 Replies

3 String Tabs??

Started by Graham. Last reply by Jeff Sacree Aug 13, 2011. 8 Replies

Great lessons!

Started by Justin Mantelli. Last reply by Justin Mantelli Aug 5, 2011. 3 Replies

Different wood types

Started by David Tutterrow GutBucketGuitars. Last reply by KaptnKen Jul 25, 2011. 9 Replies

Box Size -vs- Sound?

Started by James Boutilier. Last reply by James Boutilier Jul 1, 2011. 5 Replies

String trees

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cgb reverve

Started by Mal Chilvers. Last reply by Wayne Bigler Jun 3, 2011. 1 Reply

String spacing for a three string guitar

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