"I find that the C-D shape or the amount of shoulder the neck has, makes just as much difference, or more than the thickness. More neck measurements from various…"
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Fat Back Neck
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Booth Dec 15, 2023. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Greetings Nation,Does anyone know where I can get a fat back neck template? Most internet searches come up with ones that are no longer listed for sale. Thanks in advance!JimContinue
Tags: fingerboard, fat, frets, fret, back
Guitar Rack
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Booth Feb 4, 2023. 7 Replies 1 Like
Greetings CB Nation,I am looking for some free plans for a guitar rack. Want to build one as I am tripping over my builds and would like to build one for a friend. Thanks in advance!Continue
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Baritone Slide Guitar
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Booth Nov 29, 2022. 2 Replies 2 Likes
Greetings,I build three string fretless slide guitars with a 25.5 scale length (pictured). My questions is that I have a request for a 30" scale baritone version and was wondering what strings to use…Continue
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""Large C - 1st Fret = .875" / 12th Fret = .950" '59 C - 1st Fret = .790" / 12th Fret = .970""
Those two really bother me. The 59 C is certainly not correct, Should be more like .870-.890 on average. The large…"
"Nice link, Brian.
That ad offers a number of neck carves including '59 C & Large C. Choices are: PURCHASE INCLUDES:
• (1) 1st Fret Template
• (1) 12th Fret Template
GUITAR TEMPLATE SPECS:
Modern C - 1st Fret =…"
"Are you referring to the vintage Fender Deep U / Warmoth Fatback style neck? You’re looking for a Neck Carving Template right? Here’s one for a Fender 52’ U style on…"
Fat Back Neck
Greetings Nation,Does anyone know where I can get a fat back neck template? Most internet searches come up with ones that are no longer listed for sale. Thanks in advance!JimSee More
"Thanks! When you get it built, please post pic. :)"
"I think I remember it was called the “lean back cbg guitar rack” by Janis Wilson Hughes I think, it’s been some years?"
"Have you tried searching the site for it? There’s a “Search” box at the very top right of the page, I’ve seen the link to the plans, so I know it’s here somewhere? Good luck "
Guitar Rack
Greetings CB Nation,I am looking for some free plans for a guitar rack. Want to build one as I am tripping over my builds and would like to build one for a friend. Thanks in advance!See More
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Started by J. D. Woods in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. 10 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
Started by Rich Butters in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Crazed Fandango on Tuesday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Are metal frets necessary?
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Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by J. D. Woods Apr 17. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Joseph J. Rogowski about Current Based Pickup Design
Started by Moritz Voegeli in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 14. 6 Replies 2 Likes
crossover guitar.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies 3 Likes
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
Started by Southern Ray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Apr 4. 7 Replies 1 Like
just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Tune up songs
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Duel output jacks
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
No Harmonics
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Camera suggestions?
Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
CBG site issues, continued.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar for the grandson
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies 1 Like
Blog Posts
I'll be fashionable this summer =)
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Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
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.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•*¨*•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists
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Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
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