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Thinning headstocks
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Bowes Sep 18, 2022. 11 Replies 1 Like
Hey folks,I am doing my 3rd large batch build for another elementary school, 25-30 ukuleles. I have yet to figure out a faster easier way to thin the headstocks. Any suggestions would be…Continue
Gluing up multiple fretboards
Started this discussion. Last reply by Titch the Clown Apr 16, 2020. 4 Replies 2 Likes
So, I am building 50 ukuleles for the kids in my community. I am working with a local music teacher that will be providing online lessons doing all this crazy. Feel free to check out the Facebook…Continue
Best passive piezo
Started this discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Feb 8, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Did a build for a client, concert size ukulele. Now he wants a pickup. I usually install an active piezo but this box will not allow for that. Any ideas on best passive piezo? Disc vs rod. Would like…Continue
Sound post?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hans Feb 6, 2018. 13 Replies 0 Likes
anyone use them and if so do you think it helps sound as it does for violin and cello?Continue
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"Thanks for all the input! I ended up making a simple jig, used angle grinder with a 40 grit flap disk that did the bulk of it then palm sander with 80 grit. Got 25 done in 40 min."
"Thanks, Taff! I can apply a couple of those techniques."
"Oops! you forgot something. Taff"
"Hi Eric, I’m not sure what tools or machines you have on hand so it’s hard to tell you what to do, so I’ll show you the methods I have used. The photos should give you some ideas. I always try to save the handcrafting work until…"
"Can you post a pic of one? That method knocks it out pretty darn fast, but I guess if you want faster, then you’ll need power tools? Do you thin them down beforehand, or do they? "
"Hand saw across evert 1/8” and deep as I need then chisel and sand."
Thinning headstocks
Hey folks,I am doing my 3rd large batch build for another elementary school, 25-30 ukuleles. I have yet to figure out a faster easier way to thin the headstocks. Any suggestions would be appreciated!regards,ericSee More
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 7:49pm on January 11, 2017,
A.D.EKER said…
Hi ! Thanks for asking ! its a 251/2 inch scale nut to bridge.
- At 8:13am on November 9, 2016,
darren brown said…
hi strings are ead from 13,s tuned fcf the bass is a 75 tuned a .
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Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion 4 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Cigar Box Nation Christmas Album 2023???
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Fat Back Neck
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Sliders only.
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Back of the box or the lid?
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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
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Who will be the first to embed GO in CBG? =)
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Man & A Half ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws
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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.
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New Album 2023
Posted by Gary O'slide on November 5, 2023 at 2:41am 0 Comments 1 Like
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"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."
Cigar Box Nation Christmas Album 2023???
Just wondering if there was going to a Cigar Box Nation Christmas album this year?It seems that…See More
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