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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
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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 jabes on July 11, 2012 at 4:13am: you've started something now , i've just found a job for a lump of basswood that's been lying around for at least 8 years....;)

Comment by The Phrygian Kid on July 10, 2012 at 10:35pm: Nice one Dan really cool mate

Comment by Daniel Hulbert on July 7, 2012 at 4:44pm: The Explorer Ukulele!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U01s_3k4YIw

Comment by The Phrygian Kid on June 20, 2012 at 6:54pm: yeah Bill.. the telephiles love pine bodies too. I been meaning to try one for a long time now. SHow us some pictures will ya :)

Comment by bill on June 20, 2012 at 10:48am: i love the look of these, ive used pine for lapsteels and it has a nice sound as well as being alot easier to work with, ive tried all sorts of hard wood, but i prefer pine and poplar

Comment by The Phrygian Kid on June 15, 2012 at 7:36pm: mate im super sorry, i missed this.

im gonna be starting a blog on a batch now, and itll include some bolt in neck slots nice and early on.

do you have a router? if not youll want some forstner bits and a sharp chisel or two

Comment by jabes on June 7, 2012 at 3:07am: hi, i'm ready to start the neck for this project,i'm happy with all except the heel and how to fit it ,a simple sketch would help... thanks J.

Comment by jabes on May 17, 2012 at 1:56am: thanks 'Kid' - i'll be back when i finish the others off. got use of a gallery this month to show my guits off... 10 in all... bit daunting really. thjis is a kinda semi solid i built from the bottom up ...

Comment by The Phrygian Kid on May 15, 2012 at 8:58pm: Oh my my sam, i do like that one..

Comment by RTZGUITARS on May 15, 2012 at 5:13pm: Here's a mess of solid bodies hiding in Cohiba boxes for the CBG's for Sevice Members groups. These are African mahogany I step it up for these guys. I have built some plywood body guitars in the past and you be suprised how they sound and look. I didn't have digital camera then so no pics. bummer