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Karl G. Siewert
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Shell (abalone? mother-of-pearl?) as nut/saddle material
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bad Finger (Eric) Apr 10, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I'm planning for my second build. I used bone for the nut and saddle of my tin uke, but I have another idea for this one.Following up on a "curb alert" on Craigslist, I picked up some wooden panels…Continue
Fretting about my frets: Spiraling wire around neck?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague Mar 17, 2012. 27 Replies 3 Likes
My first build is a banjo ukulele based on a rectangular cookie tin. I want to fret it, because I want to use this instrument to learn to play the uke.I originally planned to do zip tie frets, but my…Continue
Seeking advice Re: tin box body - bridge design, reinforcements, sound holes.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lonman Mar 17, 2012. 15 Replies 0 Likes
I'm building my first instrument. It's going to be a tenor ukulele, which I'm calling a "banjolele" because the box I'm using is a rectangular tin that once held Whitman's candies. It measures 10" x…Continue
Tags: banjo, banjolele, ukulele, soundholes, bridge
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Your take on this bizarre guitar
Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd 14 hours ago. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Piezo feedback
Started by Jerry Draper in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Jerry Draper on Saturday. 9 Replies 0 Likes
SWAMP WITCH GUITARS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
Started by the anonymous pick in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by BUGGY (C) on Thursday. 10 Replies 8 Likes
Loss two-string bass build instructions
Started by Tim Dvorak in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Tim Dvorak Sep 27. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Is it just me, site issues.
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Sep 27. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Fretted and Slide Advice
Started by Patrick Whaley in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Sep 22. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Sound holes or not sound holes in a electric cbg?
Started by Howard Craypool in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Greg Brown Sep 21. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar Amp
Started by Chase N Williams in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Sep 21. 5 Replies 0 Likes
It Happened at breakneck speed....
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Sep 21. 4 Replies 5 Likes
Using aluminium
Started by Haydon in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Haydon Sep 21. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Adding springs again on the electric cbg, around the “cat” bowl and howled out spacer glued to the bottom
Started by Howard Craypool in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Infirmity Citrus President Sep 20. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Thinning headstocks
Started by Eric Lettau in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by David Bowes Sep 19. 11 Replies 1 Like
Finding correct bridge position.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Sep 12. 0 Replies 2 Likes
The entirely hypothetical encylopedic CGB design and construction book - a long post
Started by Infirmity Citrus President in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Doug Thorsvik Sep 6. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Untitled
Started by Murray in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion Sep 5. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Editing this site?
Started by Jim Winslow in Using cigarboxnation.com - posting, profiles, web help. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 31. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for advice on pickup type and placement
Started by Howard in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Sean Jay Aug 29. 6 Replies 1 Like
Springs in a cigar box guitar
Started by Howard Craypool in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Howard Craypool Aug 22. 10 Replies 3 Likes
Help for beginner
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Aug 21. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone. Need some advice plz...
Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by James Pobog Aug 19. 25 Replies 3 Likes
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Posted by BrianQ. on August 27, 2022 at 12:05am 0 Comments 1 Like
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