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Affordable and easy designs for youth group
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Feb 10. 9 Replies 1 Like
Howdy, I am in charge of a church youth group (6 11-13 year old boys). Looking for the simplest plans possible to give them an introduction to building instruments. Hoping for something that can…Continue
Best design for cigar box Fiddle?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Keith Rearick Jan 27, 2020. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Howdy. I have had a lot of luck with getting cb Ukes to sound VERY good. Not so much with a cb Fiddle yet. Any plans (or simple screenshots) of cb fiddles that had a decent sound? Thanks!Continue
Type of wood on wine boxes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wal Callaby Jun 1, 2019. 2 Replies 1 Like
Howdy. Curious what kind of wood wine boxes are typically made of. Looks like common cedar to me. Any guesses? If it is cedar I plan on planing it down and using it for a flat-top mandolin.…Continue
Children's museum
Started this discussion. Last reply by Blues Frog May 23, 2016. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Howdy. Been building for a few years now. I was recently approached by a summer camp director at a local children's museum. She was wondering if I could help the kids learn how to build an…Continue
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"I just used a 10 dollar wood and metal pencil box from Walgreens to make a guitar for my Grandson. Having issues trying to post pics at this time, I'll try later."
"Brian, thanks for the help on posting. I didn't even realize it was doing that.
Tom and Brian. Great suggestions! Thank you so much for your help! I'll try both of them out with my kid first and see which one…"
"Mark, I see you’re having problems posting? Do this every time you post?"
"Canjo? Minimal tools, minimal parts, minimal time? Can,Stick,Tuner, String, Screws? You can even rub some oil finish in the allotted time, I’ve done it with 3rd graders in 50 min.? Easy peasy!"
"For a very simple 3 string design you can get away with 1 x 2 Poplar for the neck if you use lighter gauge strings. If you can get cigar boxes for free you're in good shape.
Where the costs tend to mount up is hardware such as tuners.
If $10 is…"
Affordable and easy designs for youth group
Howdy, I am in charge of a church youth group (6 11-13 year old boys). Looking for the simplest plans possible to give them an introduction to building instruments. Hoping for something that can be done in 1.5 hours (by those with little to no experience and easily distracted by eachother), and under $10 each. I have a full suite of power tools, and a lot of experience building mandolins, guitars, fiddles, etc.Any and all suggestions are appreciated. See More
"Keith. Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!"
"Do a search for Jim Morris on this site. Then look thru his pictures and videos. On of the best at making and playing them."
Best design for cigar box Fiddle?
Howdy. I have had a lot of luck with getting cb Ukes to sound VERY good. Not so much with a cb Fiddle yet. Any plans (or simple screenshots) of cb fiddles that had a decent sound? Thanks!See More
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Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. on Tuesday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Tuesday. 2 Replies 1 Like
What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. on Monday. 2222 Replies 17 Likes
3-String Bass Project - Dual pickups with switch.
Started by Tim Dvorak in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tim Dvorak Mar 23. 8 Replies 0 Likes
First licence plate build
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 21. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Pick ups and number plate cbgs
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers Mar 21. 6 Replies 0 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 Mar 20. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 18. 15 Replies 1 Like
Handy adhesive
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 17. 11 Replies 1 Like
String noise
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Michael Myers Mar 17. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Build this Wooden Kick Drum Pedal
Started by Rose Ericson in Feature Articles. Last reply by Slow Mick Mar 16. 35 Replies 11 Likes
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
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Michael Fred Johnson Feb 28. 6 Replies 1 Like
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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The Fred BassJo, aka the Sore Thumb banjo
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WARNING ABOUT NON_APPROPRIATE ACTIONS OFMr James Pollard
Posted by Slow Mick on March 4, 2023 at 10:00pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Instruments built by Slow Mick (aka Mikhail Yakunkin)
Posted by Slow Mick on February 28, 2023 at 9:05am 5 Comments 2 Likes
I bought a torsion rod for a mandolin and lost the instructions to cut into the neck. I bought the torsion bar from gitty.
Posted by Anthony adams on February 28, 2023 at 4:49am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Stereo recording with a looper pedal
Posted by Sean Jay on February 27, 2023 at 3:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
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