Baritone Guitar (cbg)

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Baritone Guitar (cbg)

If you build baritone cigar box guitars or have a likeness for them, this group is for you.

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what defines a cigar box, baritone guitar

Started by Tim Pannabecker. Last reply by Paul Craig Nov 1, 2019. 18 Replies

Ive been looking for data for a baritone build.   I have read a 26.67” scale helps to define the guitar as baritone.  Before I get down to this, I wondered if I could get the parameters, is scale…Continue

Short Scale Resonator Bass Build

Started by Paul Craig. Last reply by Paul Craig Jun 7, 2019. 28 Replies

I got a large cookie tin from my mother in law(4" x 12" x 9") and decided to do a resonator bass without frets.Thinking about using a Uke type strip Piezo, P Bass Pickups, 3-way switch, 250k volume…Continue

My latest build

Started by Donny Bell. Last reply by Reg Seward Mar 31, 2018. 2 Replies

I just wanted to share my latest build - a 7-string acoustic baritone using an Undercrown Shade cigar box. 27" scale, piezo pickup, and Fishman preamp.…Continue

Baritone a la fender bass VI

Started by Adam Crofts. Last reply by William J Russell Oct 22, 2015. 2 Replies

Hi all,I just joined up and am looking forward to building some instruments!  I thought I might start with a 3 or 4 string baritone strung with strings for a Fender bass VI (or Jaguar Baritone).  Any…Continue

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Comment by Sammy Lloyd on September 15, 2015 at 8:58am

I got a question, I'd love any answer that may guide me in the right direction.

I have a Tenor CBUke....it's 17" scale......however, over time I've got used to playing DGBE (a la Baritone scale). Is it possible to tune a Tenor CBU to DGBE.....and not the GCEA strings that would normally be recommended? I await with any advice. (if it is possible....what strings would I require? ) cheers Sammy

Comment by Where's Uranus? on September 19, 2013 at 5:24am
I'd say no, Steve Wishnevsky builds his basses without truss rods, and claims his headstock design is key to the strength.

The caveat would be if you live in a climate where the humidity varies wildly, like the Midwest, where your neck will expand / contract a lot and need a lot of adjustment for playability.
Comment by Marcus Darwell on September 19, 2013 at 5:15am

Hi. I've built a couple of 4 string CBGs and would like to try a bass - I have a really nice box that was given to me. I have loads of questions but my basic one is do I need a truss rod (beyond my tools/skills) or would a laminated straight-thru neck take the strain? Thanks for any advice......

Comment by Blind Lemon Cello on August 15, 2013 at 8:49am

Nice Jim, glad I could help. Post a vid of that bad boy when you get the chance.

Comment by Jim brinkley on August 15, 2013 at 3:19am
Blind Lemon cello, thanks fro the tip on the strings, used. 36,26, 17, sounds real sweet. TA
Comment by Blind Lemon Cello on August 11, 2013 at 6:49am

Jim, you should have no trouble getting a GDG tune from the sets I mentioned. My 4 string 30" CBG is FFCF, my Teisco is GDGB, have fun.

Comment by Jim brinkley on August 10, 2013 at 11:54pm
Thanks Blind Lemon Cello & Where's Uranus. where did U get those name's? Yer any way thanks again, will try these strings not sure about tuning's will let U know.
Comment by Where's Uranus? on August 10, 2013 at 7:11am
Hey Jim what do younplan to tune it to?

29" might be longer than some guitar string sets go. You can get banjo strings longer, and bass strings longer, Ernie Ball do a Fender VI string set made for 30" necks too.
Comment by Blind Lemon Cello on August 10, 2013 at 4:54am

Hey Jim, most 3 string cbg's use the 5,4,3 strings from a 6 string set. I have a baritone Teisco 27" scale that the 5,4,3 = 46,36,26w. I also built a 4 string dual pup, dual outlet 30" scale cbg, 70, 36,w,26w,17. Hope this helps.

Comment by Jim brinkley on August 10, 2013 at 4:29am
Hi my name is Jim, I've built a 3 string cgb baritone, but not sure about the strings it's 29 inch between nut & bridge. Can you guys help thanks. jim
 

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what defines a cigar box, baritone guitar

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