"Carl, I have not purchased the wood yet. Thanks for the reply."
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Started this discussion. Last reply by John B Treutlein Feb 4. 12 Replies 1 Like
Plan to make an 8x12x2 cherry box. 1/4” thick sides and 1/8” sound board and back. My question is will the 1/8” thick solid pieces split or crack over time? If so, can it be prevented?Continue
Piezo feedback
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jerry Draper Oct 1, 2022. 9 Replies 1 Like
Recently finished my 1st CBG. I cannot play a lick (yet) but my neighbor says it sounds great. I installed a Junior Disc-O-Tune piezo according to Gitty’s instructions (attached to the top under the…Continue
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"What is the moisture content of the Cherry? If it is 6-9 %, then maintained in a 45-50 % relative humidity environment, the wood is much more likely to remain stable."
"Thanks ever so much to both of you for the info. I know what to do."
"Hi again, two things I forgot to mention. Be mindful not to over-brace your guitar, that was an early mistake I learned when I first started.
And, I always check the end of my braces into the sides for support or support them as shown in the photo.…"
"Hi, I just managed to get a photo. On this top it’s just under 2mm it’s Cedar and 1/4 sawn (grain vertical when viewed from the end).
I have reinforcing around the sound holes and one brace, but this can change from top timber type…"
"Click on the members picture icon & it will take you to their page. Once there, you will see a list of things in the upper left corner, under the members name? groups, photos, photo albums, videos, discussions are on the list, click on the…"
"Hi, not sure sorry. But I had a look myself and could not see any internal pics, and I’m away from my computer with all the photos. I must have showed them in other posts.
Taff"
"Thanks Taff. That is what I thought. How do I access the pictures on your page?"
"Hi, timber being what it is always has the likelihood to split, subject to environmental changes, grain orientation, or stress.
I reinforce areas I suspect may fail and I always brace in certain areas of the top and or back.
You may see examples in…"
"Very helpful. I needed that. Thank you."
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Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. yesterday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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Handy adhesive
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Build this Wooden Kick Drum Pedal
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What random stuff have you used for a bridge?
Started by Muddytone in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Ghostbuttons Mar 14. 16 Replies 2 Likes
3 string or 4? Trying to make a decision
Started by Nathan Binns in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Mar 14. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Redeemed myself after a dumb mistake!
Started by Hilo Greg in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Hilo Greg Mar 9. 4 Replies 2 Likes
My next creation,I’m hooked…I guess
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Mar 2. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Neck though corner
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Part 1 HUBCAP guitar build series!
Started by Taffy Evans in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Inspired by the pick axe guitar, the sledge hammer
Started by jonathan leslie in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by jonathan leslie Feb 26. 6 Replies 2 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 25. 22 Replies 0 Likes
Vintage Hub Cap Guitar Build
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 24. 4 Replies 4 Likes
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I bought a torsion rod for a mandolin and lost the instructions to cut into the neck. I bought the torsion bar from gitty.
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"Hey There!
Can I set up Piezo pickups without pots and just use my amp for volume control? I want a real clean look on the front."
Bolt-On Neck Chugger CBG
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