"Thanks BrianQ, slightly more informed, but you’re right, any more and I’d be dazed and confused."
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Guitar and amp settings
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wolfeather May 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Is there any relationship between the volume/tone levels on a CBG guitar and the gain, tone and volume settings on the amplifier connected.Continue
First licence plate build
Started this discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 21. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I’m working up to build my first licence plate CBG. Does anyone, who build their own boxes, cut rebates to fit the plate into, or do they just fit them on top?Continue
Pick ups and number plate cbgs
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Myers Mar 21. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Can anyone give any tips relating to pick up choice and fitting on a planned number plate CBG build?Continue
String noise
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Myers Mar 17. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I have built a fretless CBG on which I’ve had to use a humbucker as the box was too thin to be resonant, with a through neck. When I try to play it I get a lot of percussive noise when I put slide to…Continue
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"The Guitar Volume does vary the Gain when dialed back if your Amp is turned up loud enough to distort? Also, dialing the Guitar Volume back when you’re playing through some distortion boxes will Attenuate the Gain so you can get more…"
"Hi, I am surprised no one has answered this yet. I hate to see questions go unanswered, so I’ll have a go for fun and maybe start the ball rolling, especially if I’m incorrect, ha-ha.
I would say that the controls on the guitar give the…"
Guitar and amp settings
Is there any relationship between the volume/tone levels on a CBG guitar and the gain, tone and volume settings on the amplifier connected.See More
"I’ve seen that method suggested using resin, but it sounds too messy for my liking, possibly ok for fret position dots."
"I see there's still posting problems....
Anyway, I suggested zip ties on edge. Lots of colors and sandable."
"Hi, that's a good move. There is Gel-type CA glue that has a slower set time so maybe even mixing the brass powder into a paste and applying it to the slot might work. Taff HTML for comments..."
"I used fine brass filings for my brass inlays. After filling the slot with the filings, I use thin CA glue to bind the filings together. I also use aluminum powder for the same look."
"Thanks Taffy, I’ll have to practice on some off cuts, don’t want to ruin a good piece of wood."
"Hi again, just thought of another way. I normally inlay timber in a bass neck when making it fretless, soo. I could use thin brass strips, sold at hobby-type outlets or online.
Again thin saw cut - a thin bead of glue - push in the brass strip -…"
"Hi Michae, what a great idea. I have not tried it but this is what I would do/try:
I would use a thin saw cut rather than a score mark. Run in the brass material Flow a layer of CA glue
When dry, level off the filled slots to the…"
"Ask Randy Bretz, he does it quite often?"
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- At 11:09pm on April 19, 2023,
Randy S. Bretz said…
I used fine brass filings for my brass inlays. After filling the slot with the filings, I use thin CA glue to bind the filings together. I also use aluminum powder for the same look.
- At 12:30am on September 30, 2021,
Michael Fred Johnson said…
Thanks for the friend request Michael, If I can be of any help just ask.
- At 4:35am on November 1, 2019,
BrianQ. said…
Welcome to the nation, check out the Resources tab for build plans & play info, as well as YouTube channel of Glenn Watt & Del Puckett. Join some groups too. Here’s something for you to think about? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmzvfyOizV8&t=29s
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Look what I picked up
Started by John B Treutlein in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by John B Treutlein 20 hours ago. 11 Replies 3 Likes
Evans solid body guitar.
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans yesterday. 2 Replies 1 Like
Guitar string frets?
Started by Jeff Shewmake in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Jeff Shewmake May 26. 5 Replies 1 Like
Snake Oil Humbucker Question
Started by Jerry Draper in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans May 24. 6 Replies 0 Likes
best structured lessons yet (and who the heck is fred?)!
Started by erik in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Loren Gibel May 18. 5 Replies 4 Likes
Vote for the Delta Blues Outlaws in the Blues Blast Music Awards ~
Started by billy jones bluez in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts May 16. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
Started by T-Gripped in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. May 7. 24 Replies 0 Likes
Guitar and amp settings
Started by Michael Myers in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Wolfeather May 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
What's on your workbench?
Started by Paul Craig in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Paul Craig Apr 29. 2235 Replies 18 Likes
Flat bucker under box top. Any Success?
Started by Tom T in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by David Kennedy Apr 21. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Piezo disc installation
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Apr 21. 10 Replies 0 Likes
OT: Modifying by sanding the bracing
Started by Engblom in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Engblom Apr 17. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Build this Wooden Kick Drum Pedal
Started by Rose Ericson in Feature Articles. Last reply by Rose Ericson Apr 15. 44 Replies 11 Likes
Converting 3 string to 4 string
Started by Robert Bryan in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Oscar Stern Apr 15. 16 Replies 1 Like
Vintage Hubcap guitar build all stages...
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T Apr 8. 7 Replies 3 Likes
Guitar Pick-ups
Started by Benny - W5TYZ in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Benny - W5TYZ Apr 7. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Free Cigar Box Tablature Library
Started by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 31. 18 Replies 7 Likes
Handy adhesive
Started by John B Treutlein in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by John B Treutlein Mar 31. 12 Replies 1 Like
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 1 Like
First licence plate build
Started by Michael Myers in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 21. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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Will still be a awhile before us CBG builders are taken over by artificial intelligence.
Posted by Steve Holladay on June 1, 2023 at 9:45am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Vote for the Delta Blues Outlaws in the Blues Blast Music Awards ~
Posted by billy jones bluez on May 16, 2023 at 8:26am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Amazing Guitar Bridge for CBG!
Posted by 3 String Blues on April 22, 2023 at 1:08pm 2 Comments 1 Like
The Fred BassJo, aka the Sore Thumb banjo
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WARNING ABOUT NON_APPROPRIATE ACTIONS OFMr James Pollard
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"Its adapteble in many way's, high ,low, wide ,i did not use the bolts as string gides cose i…"
DiddleyOrChugger
"I may do that Uncle John, wide enough neck of course. Startin' w. diddley, see if I have…"
"And it gets more interesting... dumpster dove a discarded smoke alarm and got the piezo to try in my lil' greenie :) -Glenn"
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