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Setting the right neck angle

Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy Dobbs Feb 2, 2020. 9 Replies

I’m wanting to make my CBG more playable. So I’m wondering about getting the right neck angle to accomplish this. But I don’t know how to accomplish this ! Any help from the community would help me…Continue

 

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Andy Dobbs replied to Andy Dobbs's discussion Setting the right neck angle
"Great idea ! Thanks."
Feb 2, 2020
Cause the Blue rat replied to Andy Dobbs's discussion Setting the right neck angle
"Chickenbone's got it going on. But if you do find yourself with a bolt on neck with an angle problem aluminum foil is your best friend. You can make a wedge out of this stuff any size you need. And unlike the plastic wedging used by…"
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Mark Ballard replied to Andy Dobbs's discussion Setting the right neck angle
"Good info!"
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"I started out by making a 3 string Strumstick. A great primer for me when I got started. Good luck !"
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The history and the the whole vibe of being able to be so creative in building something so personal. And repurposing everyday objects and incorporating them to my guitar. I'm hooked !'

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