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CBGs, cookie tins.. They're great.. But sometimes a neck is just too nice to stick in a recycled container...
And sometimes you just gotta rock out..

Post pics of your solids, get help, share tricks and jigs

Location: The rock
Members: 120
Latest Activity: Jun 15, 2022

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Hand Tools Only?

Started by T-Gripped. Last reply by ILL GREEN Mar 2, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I would like to build a sold body. But I do not own a router nor have ever used one. Does anyone notch the back with hand tools? Any tips or pointers?? TIA!Continue

Converting a 6 string solid body to 3 string solid body?

Started by Tex Pierce. Last reply by Tex Pierce Sep 30, 2017. 6 Replies 0 Likes

What would be the best string spacings and is it better to start in the middle of the neck or use upper or lower side? I have 2 solid body electrics, one a epi less paul II and a fender afinity tele.…Continue

Drifting into the Solid Body region of the Green Swamp

Started by G.S. Monroe Feb 27, 2017. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Hello, it's been a while since I've posted on CBN.Recently I've been focusing on solid body instruments, and this one just might inspire you to greater levels.This is a 26" Baritone Stick Dulcimer,…Continue

My 2nd first solid body guitar

Started by Nick Johnson. Last reply by Paul Craig May 28, 2016. 1 Reply 2 Likes

Hey everyone. I'm still pretty new around here and I like that there seems to be a group…Continue

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Comment by The Phrygian Kid on May 22, 2013 at 4:35pm: They're awesome 66g, I'm super impressed. Clearly you've got a few jigs etc you've made up to be repeating this design so perfectly, why don't you start up a discussion and share some of ur tricks? :)
Great stuff

Comment by 66 galaxie on May 22, 2013 at 1:51pm: What the heck...They are all stretched out!

Comment by 66 galaxie on May 22, 2013 at 1:51pm: Ah, I guess I did that wrong!

Sorry, I guess I sent a message to everybody in the group.
Anyway, I guess you all know the story now. Lol!

Comment by The Phrygian Kid on May 10, 2013 at 11:20am

Comment by The Phrygian Kid on March 28, 2013 at 3:40pm

Comment by Scott aka Farmer Ted on January 28, 2013 at 2:30am: Doctor Evil & Mini-me

Comment by jabes on January 18, 2013 at 9:22am: same as before but different............

Comment by The Phrygian Kid on January 13, 2013 at 3:00pm: Awesome pics boys. I gottA stop by more often

Comment by Randy S. Bretz on January 9, 2013 at 2:11pm: Finally started my solid body today, my bro Jef Long sent me that neck last year so i`m using it on here. Going with a 6 string in the 3 pair set up. Carving the fir wood with a snake wrapped around the whole body, the head will be the tailpiece with the strings coming out the mouth. This one will take some time to finish.