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Leveling fret boards
Started this discussion. Last reply by Fomhorach Aug 9, 2016. 9 Replies 1 Like
I was watching Ben Gitty on the CBN-TV and he was gluing down a fret board with hot glue. He's talking about the problems he might have with the glue setting up before he can get his clamps on it. …Continue
112yr old cigar box - suggestions
Started this discussion. Last reply by BP - RabidSalad - Jun 12, 2016. 17 Replies 1 Like
Had a 112 yr old cigar box given to me that I want to turn into a CBG. So... Its beat up some but the repairs will be simple, which leads me to ask how much cleanup on the box should I do??? …Continue
Farmers Market first sale.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wayfinder Jun 12, 2016. 10 Replies 4 Likes
Finally caved in to my daughters pestering me about selling my cbg's instead of giving them all away. So I camped out today at the Farmers Market beside the store she manages. A few things surprised…Continue
Fret Wire Straightener
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Jun 22, 2016. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Seems whenever I order fret wire it comes wrapped into a tight roll and woven to hold it into that tight roll. This is done in spite of my sending a message, with my order, to NOT bend, weave and…Continue
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Music Theory
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Headless Guitar Project - a $100 eBay kit & Gitty pickups
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Competition outcomes???
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Surface Pickup too high?
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Truss Rods. Needed?
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Help
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6 pole PU
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Drill Bit for CB Gitty 1" Sound Hole Grommets
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Buzzing at floating bridge.
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Neck slot mistake
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Lace pickup prints
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Flipping the Box
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2021 Throwback Holiday Build-Off Contest!
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Happy Hogmanay
Started by Ian Boyd in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts Dec 31. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Is it OK to use a hardtail bridge on a fretless 3 string acoustic?
Started by Mel Cooke in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Mel Cooke Dec 30, 2021. 3 Replies 1 Like
Grounding a Tupelo Tenor
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Greetings
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How to add photos?
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My first 3 string cigar box guitar
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Shedding a Tear for Dave Lynas
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CBG listed in the Sharper Image catalogue
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This is my first cigarbox guitar.
Posted by Dale Armstrong on December 3, 2021 at 2:47pm 2 Comments 6 Likes
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