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Looking to add another string...

Started by Urban Bill. Last reply by Oscar Stern Dec 9, 2023. 3 Replies 0 Likes

I've been playing a 3 string for three plus years now. Looking to add that elusive and mesmerizing fourth string. Anything to look for in a 4 string CBG. I'm a player, not a builder. Advice good,…Continue

Why four strings...?

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by Oscar Stern Aug 15, 2023. 10 Replies 1 Like

I found I moved to four strings from three quite quickly, I use three strings for one or two songs but found four strings suited my playing style better, though the four string leans more towards…Continue

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Converting a three string CBG to four string

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by Oscar Stern Aug 15, 2023. 1 Reply 1 Like

More simple than it sounds, it really just involves adding an extra tuner, adding a new string anchor in the tail and adjusting the nut and bridge slots... Rum Punch conversionRum Punch started life…Continue

Neck install

Started by bizzaro guitaro. Last reply by bizzaro guitaro Mar 19, 2017. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Hello all, I picked up a neck from a 6 string solid body. Any ideas or pictures of the best way to install it into a cigar box? I never used a pre made neck in any of my builds. Any help will be…Continue

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Comment by Tom Caneschi aka cbg tom on December 27, 2011 at 2:21pm: OK Sheriff Here's my gun !!!

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on December 27, 2011 at 7:18am: ...what are the suggestions so far Col...?

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on November 13, 2011 at 6:02am: Reach for yer gun....The Sheriff's in Town!

new 4 string build ready to go (-:

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on November 7, 2011 at 12:28am: Love your song John, pleased you like the tuning - trouble is i'm finding so many songs with it it's difficult to "get off" and try something different, but i know will, soon.. (-;:

Comment by Uncle John on November 6, 2011 at 6:01am: Hi 4 stringers,

   Steve T. suggested to me a while back, adding a B string to my GDB guitars.   I finally did convert one and just made a video with it (Railroad Town).

   I think the (now) GDGB tuning sounds great- fuller, a bit louder. It CAN be more versatile than my much loved 3 string GDG tuning - but it IS harder to play.

   Who knows where our cbg journeys will lead us? It's a mostly good journey.

John

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on November 3, 2011 at 7:36pm: Great looking build Col! can't wait to see Tone play it (-:

Comment by LM Carreras on November 3, 2011 at 10:24am: Great looking guitar, StumbleCol. Also, I recently listened to your music for the first time and was completely blown away. I'm a fan.

Looking forward to more of your stuff.

Comment by Alan Hodges on November 1, 2011 at 6:21am: Thanks guys, appreciate the comments.

Alan.

Comment by Chillicool on October 31, 2011 at 10:16pm: Classy look.... like it

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on October 31, 2011 at 9:12am: WOW Alan that's a really smart build there, love the chrome ,and thanks for posting the chord chart, hoping to put up some more tunings/chords soon (-: