"Hi, if you can imagine that this wooded body is a tin fuel can, then this is what I would try. I put all my electrics, pots, and piezo pickups through the output jack plate cavity. If I needed a magnetic pickup I would feed it in through the neck…"
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Building a gas can guitar
Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Oct 21. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I picked up an old gas can at an antique store. I'd like to build an electric three-string guitar ghosting the pick-up inside of it. Whether I ghost the pick-up or not what is the best way to get…Continue
Preventing fret sprout
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Roy Nov 24, 2020. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,Does anyone have any advice on preventing or even minimizing fret sprout? I've made 4 guitars so far, and all developed fret spout to varying degrees. My most recent build almost…Continue
Need help with some tuning issues
Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Oct 24, 2020. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hey all,With my last two builds (numbers 3 and 4 for me) the low G string sounds funky. It's in tune at open and at the 12th fret, but in between, it's off, especially at the first few frets.The D…Continue
My first build!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray May 6, 2020. 4 Replies 7 Likes
Although I got most of it by lurking, thanks for all of the guidance and help. I hope this is the first of many more! I made 100 mistakes and each one was a blast!- DaveContinue
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"I treat gas cans like a hollow body guitar, I cut a hole for a control plate in a corner or upon the side where the graphics are usually sparse. This allows you full access & eliminates trying to blindly snake stuff through the can? I’ve…"
Building a gas can guitar
I picked up an old gas can at an antique store. I'd like to build an electric three-string guitar ghosting the pick-up inside of it. Whether I ghost the pick-up or not what is the best way to get inside the can to put in the jack and the volume and tone knobs with minimal damage to the can?Any advice is much appreciated!See More
"I really like this idea. Does it make it any harder to dress the fret ends? This is by far the area I struggle with most."
"I have had the same issue that developed over time. Like Pic said it was due to low humidity during the heating season here in Ohio. Even after carefully filing the ends flush and finishing the neck with coats of Tung oil. What I do now on all my…"
"Hi again, I have never heard the term "fret sprout", and thought you were referring to badly seated frets. Your comment, "happens almost immediately" threw me.
Fingerboard/neck shrinkage usually happens over some time and/or if…"
"If you mean traditional fret sprout ,( like the frets stick out the side as if they are too long now due to wood shrinkage ), Then humidification is the key . Indeed try the dryout first , if…"
"Hi Dave, I would say Brian's spot on with his suggestions, but 'll ad a couple of my observations. Too narrow a fret slot often leads to having to hit the fret wire too hard, so either putting flat spots on the crown or causing the wire to…"
"Maybe a few pics would illustrate the problem? Lots of reasons, cuts not deep enough, cuts too wide, frets not properly seated? Lots of people go without glue on the initial fretting, but gluing them in will keep them put & give more sustain.…"
Preventing fret sprout
Hi all,Does anyone have any advice on preventing or even minimizing fret sprout? I've made 4 guitars so far, and all developed fret spout to varying degrees. My most recent build almost immediately!This last one and the one I am working on are gifts, so I'd hate to give them away, only to have them develop it later.Currently, I put two coats of stain on my necks and fretboards.All I can really think of is just holding onto the wood for some time before building, to let them fully dry out.Any…See More
"All good Roy, I'm glad you got a better result, thanks for the feedback.
I cant access your photos?? In fact I have no photos showing on this forum?? Taff"
"Yes that could be the problem. But I was working on the fact that the intonation was correct at the twelfth fret and the problem was at the nut end. Bridge compensation usually aids in better intonation as you play up the neck, due to extra string…"
"I'm with Brian, I suspect the bridge might not be set correctly. The bass string side of the bridge should be farther from the nut than the treble side."
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BrianQ. said…
Welcome, the Resources tab is highly recommended as is joining some groups located in the Posts tab? Three names to search on YouTube: Shane Speal, Glenn Watt, Del Puckett. Here’s a little gem that shows the easiest way to build a cbg :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmzvfyOizV8
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Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion 5 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Cigar Box Nation Christmas Album 2023???
Started by Skeesix in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts 21 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Fat Back Neck
Started by Jim Booth in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd yesterday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Sliders only.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Tuesday. 12 Replies 1 Like
Back of the box or the lid?
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Justin Stanchfield on Sunday. 8 Replies 1 Like
Sound holes, do we need them?
Started by RON NORTHCUTT in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Justin Stanchfield Nov 23. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Sound holes, do we need them?
Started by RON NORTHCUTT in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by RON NORTHCUTT Nov 23. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Neck and Fret Board material.
Started by Michael Bowlin in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by RON NORTHCUTT Nov 17. 11 Replies 1 Like
Cigar box piccolo ukulele string gauge
Started by Tracy Glenn McDougal in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 13. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Aw, nuts......
Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Order99 Nov 6. 11 Replies 2 Likes
Latest build.....
Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Nov 4. 1 Reply 4 Likes
humbucker height
Started by Mel Cooke in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Mel Cooke Nov 4. 5 Replies 2 Likes
Pin Tin Banjo
Started by Michael Bowlin in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Nov 1. 11 Replies 0 Likes
EBE tuning
Started by Thomas A Morphew in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Oct 30. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Attention New Members
Started by BrianQ. in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Oct 28. 1 Reply 5 Likes
Buzzing strings when fretted. Frets look good. I have a zero fret license plate guitar. Break angle I can inprove at the nut however the buzzing is coming from the bridge, I used a banjo bridge.
Started by Robbie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Oct 25. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Building a gas can guitar
Started by Dave Roy in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Oct 21. 3 Replies 0 Likes
String Gauges??
Started by Jim138 in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Oct 14. 6 Replies 0 Likes
First licence plate build
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Sep 16. 10 Replies 0 Likes
What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Sep 8. 2270 Replies 20 Likes
Blog Posts
Who will be the first to embed GO in CBG? =)
Posted by Vlad on December 6, 2023 at 12:17am 4 Comments 1 Like
Man & A Half ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws
Posted by billy jones bluez on December 2, 2023 at 12:33pm 0 Comments 1 Like
My first CBG from Captain Nemoff.
Posted by Vlad on November 29, 2023 at 3:41am 0 Comments 1 Like
I have not been 'round in a long time.
Posted by Craig Mayhem on November 22, 2023 at 11:28am 2 Comments 1 Like
New Album 2023
Posted by Gary O'slide on November 5, 2023 at 2:41am 0 Comments 1 Like
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Bowtie braces
Found a thin crack in the back. So, I made two 1/2" thick Purpleheart bowtie braces. Open the crack…
"If I do finish that Christmas tune -well it's quite diff. from what ya might expect, but on a CBG fer sher. -Glenn"
"Finishing a 3 stg. slider for a bro., then a few diddleys for fun and other Christmas gift work. Might post a seasonal song here :) -Glenn"
Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
I have a few cigar boxes of the pressed board/paper variety and would like tips on proper bracing,…See More
1920's Cigar Box Blues - Homemade Resonator Guitar
Old School Blues from Dave Lynas - from website https://www.reddogguitars.com Original song by Jimmy Rodgers 1929 - Nobody knows but me#cigarboxguitar #3str...
Visiting the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix, Arizona | vacation trip
"Wow! I would love to visit the MIM one day.
Thank You for sharing such wonderful photos of the…"
The First Noel by Glenn Kaiser LIVE @ Everybody’s Coffee in Wilson Abbey (12.01.2023)
"Thank you for the Christmas song 2023."
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