"Hi there! I'm a cellist too, and big fan of your design! I was wondering where you got the metal circles that the strings go into below the bridge? Thanks and hope you're well."
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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= Shane Speal,Glenn Watt, Del Puckett, search em on YouTube. Here’s a simple video of how to build a slider: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmzvfyOizV8&list=PLQoYJG1ht92f3gcxoQ7f-m9ZXpW8gG1pO
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Are metal frets necessary?
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AI Search Query - Curious Answer
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Song lyrics for Steve's new song
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UK - Best Place to Buy Cigar Box's
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Busking Songs...
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crossover guitar.
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Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
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Has anyone tried this? Thoughts?
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just came accross this pickup idea on youtube.
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VIDEO: Building a CBG with limited resources.
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Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost
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Tune up songs
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Duel output jacks
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No Harmonics
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Camera suggestions?
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CBG site issues, continued.
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Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?
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Guitar for the grandson
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Building with vintage paper/pressed board cigar boxes.
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