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Is there a way to remove tobacco smell from cigar boxes?
Started this discussion. Last reply by A.D.EKER Oct 7, 2022. 9 Replies 0 Likes
has anyone found a way to eliminate the lingering aroma from empty boxes?Continue
Your take on this bizarre guitar
Started this discussion. Last reply by Vladimir Mazic Nov 16, 2022. 11 Replies 0 Likes
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255673279777I'm thinking it is more mandolin than guitar, and that it was built as a functional theater prop.Continue
The entirely hypothetical encylopedic CGB design and construction book - a long post
Started this discussion. Last reply by Doug Thorsvik Mar 20. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I just bought a box full of CGB building books, and I must say I'm disappointed. I taught electronics, computers, and networking. I am particular about training aids, and I have high expectations. I…Continue
Box thickness effect on sound
Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jul 31, 2022. 3 Replies 0 Likes
If a guy wanted to build a dog bowl resonator:Will a thick box produce a better tone than a thin box?Will a larger - 10.5 X 9 - box sound better than an 8 X 6?Is it better to attach the neck to the…Continue
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"I have found that once you know your subject good enough to teach it and begin instructing suddenly you start learning it really good,even discovering new things that escaped you before,things that aren’t in the manuals."
"I wonder about the effect of back angle, depth of box, and internal volume
it would be interesting to score a pile of identical drop in lid boxes and make one body with interchangeable lids.
it would be interesting to experiment with a plain…"
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"Just sprinkle some Parfum of choise on the inside ! repeat if wears off !! simple but verry effectif ! fluid works better then airosoles they tend to evaporate more quicly !!"
"I like the smell of some of the leftover cigar aromas. "
"Haha, I recon your cigar box would smell better than your amp, especially after it warms up.
Taff"
"and I meant crumple the newspaper and fill the box — also works to get the smells out of plastic food containers —"
"the weather here in New Mexico has been 85+ and sunshine since April. The rainy season just started. Figures.
In a 90 year old farmhouse mouse poop is a much greater risk. I had to hardware screen my amplifiers after I vacuumed out the pack rat…"
"Spread baking soda inside and close the box for a week or two. Exposure to direct sunlight also works but you run the risk of sparrows pooping in the box."
"Hi, how about keeping the lid closed? Haha. Only joking. What about leaving the box open and exposed to sunlight? Taff"
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