Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker

heh canjo's...they probably helped get me started...i bought one from an old man on the side of the road about 8 years ago and got the itchin to build em myself but didnt know where to start,then back in august i came across CBG's and been runnin with it since.oh and finally built some canjo's too.
great work...keep it up!

Hey C. B.
Thanks for watching.Thanks for your comment! Lenny

I like your Irish tunes, do you know the Dropkick Murphys? They'd prolly luv yer stuff.

Thanks for commenting on my amp. Really like your 37cent gitty.

Hey man, thanks for checking it out. That was my first CBG. I'm really happy with the way the pickup worked out. I love the bluegrass version too but was exploring my new slide and started picking it out all slow and dark. I like how it turned out. Not a fan of how some of my lyrics trail off and get lost and I think the reverb might be a bit heavy. Anyway...Thanks!

Bought some of your fret wire off eBay. I was wondering if you had some left over. Good thing I did a search or I wouldn't have found your sale.

-Wes

I purchased your Fretting Guide (I was buyer 'Philip Wilson', Louisville, KY) and finally got a chance to read through it this morning. This is going to be a big help. ILast year I built a standard standard uke and mandolin, and the fretting drove me crazy (they were uneven, kept popping out, etc.). I've started my 1st CBG, and I think your guide will make the fretting go much smoother.

Thanks, and you guys on the Nation are the best. You've created a great community here.

Tony

Hey,
I just purchased your fret wire and guide.
I cant wait.

greetings from maine...beautiful builds

Wow Gitty! My fretwire order got here so fast that I didn't even have time to formulate my next excuse! I guess I'll have to get out to the shop now.
Thanks Ben. Great wire and great service.
JT

Hey Gitty, I am working on my 2nd build. I need some fret wire, but I don't know what kind to get for building CBGs, and tinjos. Would you suggest something that would work great? I want to buy the fret CD, too. I do know, I would like the gold frets which look really great. I don't know what size. I am very new at this---don't know why you would have different sizes.
Oh, how did you cut the bottom of the door pullers out? Thanks.

thanks for the interest in my first build, I'm going now to purchase some gold fret wire from your site, I also see one package has a CD, perfect for me.

If you get in some cheap tuning gears let me know

C.B., how much is the gold jumbo fret wire? I would only use it for the zero fret. Yes, I am planning to use it for the future ones I build. Six feet might be too much; I don't think I need that much. Let me know. Thanks.

Hey C.B. I recieved the fret wire and cd yesterday. The cd was very informative. Just wanted to say thanks for the quick service.

Thanks Ben, will send a sample out hopefully this weekend.

-WY

Hey Gitty, I received fret end bevel file. Thank you for the speedy mail.

Gitty, I got the piezo's and jacks. Just finished putting in the first one and it works great. Thanks .

I just did my first ever practice-frets. Cannot believe how simple it was and how good they look. Thanks!!

hey, how are you doing..?!?

so far, so good... mostly thanks to you and your products..!

Hey C.B. i just placed my first order with you today, and can't wait to try out the piezos and input jacks. Just wondering if you ever plan on carrying volume pots? it would be great to be able to get those in the same place.

Thanks for the invite CB! I did not realize that we were not on each others lists already. Thanks for correcting the situation! - Take care - T

Thats funny, i thought you were already a friend.

Ben, just got my order from you today. Really appreciate the fuzzy stuff you included with the bottle slides. Nice Touch!!

Hey Ben, what's the latest word on those skull tuners you mentioned a while back? Did that fall through?

That sounds good. My son and I are building a cbg for him and he has his mind set on those skull tuners (none for me, thanks!) though the matte black ones sound interesting. Keep me posted, then.

I was about to call it a night when I noticed skull tuners were in! ordered a set right away. my boy will have a nice surprise when he comes over next week to work on his guit. thanks, ben.

Hugs and kisses to you too Ben! [ he he he ]

-WY

[ All: It's and inside joke ]

just received some frets from you , excellent quality thanks

Hey Ben, I posted some pix of your skull tuners, hope it gets you some sales!

Mr. Ben Gitty, do you ever stock nuts, bridges or suitable material for them? Getting ready to order some stuff for build #3.

Hello, Ben. I've been so busy, I haven't even been on this site in a while. The kids are building away. My classroom is loud and near to unmanageable, but it will all be worth it when we start to play. The kids are writing their own Blues songs now.

The only thing that could make it better is if I actually knew what I was doing.

Vicki

Got the fret wire and piezos. Thanks again!

Hey Ben,how you been? When is your cut off date for shipping out product during the holidayz? Thanks buddy.

Hey Chris,

I am pretty much following the USPS 2010 Holiday Shipping Cut Off Dates schedule, found here: http://www.usps.com/holiday/shippingcalendar.htm

December 20 for standard small First Class mail packages
December 21 for Priority Mail packages
December 15 for Parcel Post (really only applies to my cigar box guitars)
December 10 for shipments to Canada.

Now keep in mind that I can't 100% guarantee that the USPS won't lose something or misplace it. Last year around Christmas there were some shipping anamolies... but these are the dates they give so they are the ones I am putting forward.

Ben/CBGitty

Thanks Ben for the add, I am working up an order from you for my next builds, and am not sure what kind of fret wire or how much to order. I like the frets on my Epi LP, I think they are taller and for sure they are wider than the frets I got from back porch mojo, which are OK. I would like enough supplies for 2-3 instuments one being a dulcimer.

Hey Ben, I have the same pre-amp unit you supply, got it somewhere else, but I was wonderin' if you can cut the bar piezo down to size (1- 5/8in. maybe) and will I have to re-solder the end? What do you suggest cutting it with.

 

Thanks,

Eric

hi mate, are you able to frieght to new zealand? if you can can you pm me?  cheers Cliff

Those are some great amp pics. Where do you get those grill covers on the front of the amps?

Thanks for saying hi, Ben. I've been putting some of those parts you sold me to good use! I'm almost done with my first build and am very impatient to finish it and start the next. I just hope I can settle down and stop rushing so I can improve the quality next time.

Hi Ben, i just purchased a rod piezo from you. i intend to wire it to a pre-existing harness... Can you advise on how to do this? Many thanks...

Hi Ben, ive seen on ebay,nut files..or should i saygas jet nozzle cleaners,,check my photo,s for picture of files,,this guy on ebay sells these for..excuse British money,,£2.35..

and airmail to States £1.50..

What if you bought in a load of these,im sure the guys over your way would like them..

this is the guys address;WELDFORLESS.STEVE POYNTON.

                                     40,WESTLEY GRANGE,

                                     WIGSTON,

                                    LEICESTERSHIRE,LE18 2FL

                                    U.K.

The guys over here use them and think they are just as good as fret files,,and,,a lot cheaper.

best wishes

Just got my package from you. I can crack on with my build now.

 

Thanks

 

Hedley

Hi Ben, I noted on my own status how much I appreciate the way you do business, but I doubt you saw it- so I'm telling you here, just to make sure you know. I don't order often or much at a time, but I know I can expect the same great service and speed that you give to your most prolific purchasers. That means a lot to me, and that's why you are one of my very favorite vendors, regardless of the type of merchandise.... and THE 'go to' CBG parts guy. Thanks again.

Good luck with taking over The Nation!!..btw bought a couple of your rod piezo's recently. I've used the first one and am really pleased with it. I may be back!!

Hey Ben ,

Good luck as the new CEO of the Nation. I'm sure you'll do well.

TC

 

I'm glad to hear that the new owner/operator of CBN is someone who performs and crafts like the rest of us. So does this mean we get discounts that we are members of CBN and we order supplies from you lol? Congrats and lets keep this train a rollin!