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Solidbody city

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..

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Hand Tools Only?

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

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

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

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

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 Kel Wilson on August 20, 2012 at 12:30am
Most of the stock I use is 1 1/2 inches thick. But I tend to make smaller builds. Not sure of general dimensions for a full size six string.
Comment by The Phrygian Kid on August 19, 2012 at 4:39pm
I don't have any patterns or plans sorry Hal, I draw em right on the wood mate. Just go for it says I :)
Comment by Habanera Hal on August 17, 2012 at 10:24am

This should be fun.  I've had a Harmonia maple neck with a rosewood fretboard sitting around for about a year now that I didn't know what to do with.  Was going to build a CBG with it, but haven't found a box I liked.  Have a couple of humbuckers and a hardtail bridge to go with it.  Only thing missing is a nice piece of wood for the body.  I've got a piece of 1/16" thick flame maple I could laminate to some other stock.  Would like to see some patterns and dimensions I could glean from if anyone can post 'em.

Comment by The Phrygian Kid on August 8, 2012 at 3:34pm
Those are awesome boys great stuff
Comment by Kel Wilson on August 8, 2012 at 12:41am

"Fiona" my solidbody electric dulcitar

  Went looking for something different to build. Found the StrumStick first, that led me to an electric version. I call her "Fiona" IMO one of the prettiest things Ive built.
She has an Ash neck, Walnut fretboard, her body is poplar, Purpleheart and Cedar. Bridge is Bubinga and Paduk. I carved the nut from an antler my Dad saved many years ago.

compared to my iPhone for scale

Comment by mark andrew hiley on August 4, 2012 at 8:24am

I gotta solid from Randy rooster. its the one in the pic.

Comment by Delta Groove Guitars on August 4, 2012 at 5:25am

just finished another SRV #1 clone

Comment by Delta Groove Guitars on August 4, 2012 at 5:22am

Comment by jabes on July 17, 2012 at 6:24am

ah ,,,you know my weakness , I can't work under pressure . We have Sheep Music this w/k end  Womad the week after , Farmer Phils 2 weeks after that, then  my son  is having a party a week after we get home , but his do is in Kent..... And  so far.... the weather is  shit

Comment by The Phrygian Kid on July 16, 2012 at 3:38pm
Ooh looks like you're the one started something jabes :)
It's a race then?
I'm abandoning the benders for these two, the octave pairs Gina make it too difficult for a first effort, I'll try em on a steel first I think
 

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Hand Tools Only?

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

My 2nd first solid body guitar

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

Richey Kay #49

Started by Richey Kay. Last reply by gary sheldon May 8, 2016. 7 Replies

Richey Kay #31 - my first solid body

Started by Richey Kay. Last reply by Richey Kay Jan 26, 2016. 5 Replies

Kensi, my Dark Fae Spellcaster

Started by Kel Wilson. Last reply by Matt McCarthy Dec 12, 2015. 6 Replies

electrify a solid body

Started by vinny brig. Last reply by Ricky Johnson Nov 10, 2015. 5 Replies

23 inch solid body Tenor Guitar #165

Started by G.S. Monroe. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Nov 5, 2015. 3 Replies

Help

Started by Leadfoot T. Last reply by 0xp0lyyfdwzrt Nov 4, 2015. 4 Replies

The Blacksnake

Started by Randy S. Bretz. Last reply by Randy S. Bretz Nov 25, 2014. 2 Replies

Blackwood resonators, June 2012

Started by The Phrygian Kid. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Jan 13, 2013. 7 Replies

Are you ready for a Football Soild body CBG?

Started by Bob Lumpkin. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Aug 18, 2012. 3 Replies

Cases

Started by Steve Terry. Last reply by Bob Lumpkin Aug 18, 2012. 2 Replies

fitting the neck to the body

Started by jabes. Last reply by The Phrygian Kid Jul 11, 2012. 3 Replies

Tailpieces

Started by Randy S. Bretz. Last reply by Wichita Sam May 17, 2012. 3 Replies

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