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Cigar Box Bass - neck and string questions
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bluesheart Jul 16, 2015. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,I am looking to make a 2 string bass for my cousin as a gift and had a couple of questions.If I wanted to make it for slide only could I use a 1 inch poplar or 1 inch oak dowel for the neck to…Continue
What string combo for 2 stringer?
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Sawyer Jul 3, 2015. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,I'm going on vacation tomorrow and while away am going to make some 2 stringers with my nieces and nephews and not sure what string combos work best. I have several 6 string packs and was hoping…Continue
Diddley bow straps for kids
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Apr 17, 2015. 23 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,I spent yesterday making diddley bows with my daughter's brownie troop (ton of fun and highly recommend building with kids). We will finish up at their next meeting in two weeks. One of the things…Continue
Piezo dumb, dumb question, maybe...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wayfinder Apr 8, 2015. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Ok so this may be a very dumb question. I won't be shy that it might be and asking anyway.So it has been said that wiring 2 piezos in parallel will take some of the harshness out of the piezo. It is…Continue
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Competition outcomes???
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Poorness Studios on Sunday. 7 Replies 1 Like
Music Theory
Started by John Derrett in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Poorness Studios on Sunday. 9 Replies 1 Like
Is it OK to use a hardtail bridge on a fretless 3 string acoustic?
Started by Mel Cooke in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Poorness Studios on Sunday. 4 Replies 1 Like
Truss Rods. Needed?
Started by ILL GREEN in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans on Saturday. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Download These One-String Fiddle Plans from 1907
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by evanmars on Friday. 1 Reply 1 Like
Headless Guitar Project - a $100 eBay kit & Gitty pickups
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Johnny Deck on Thursday. 6 Replies 5 Likes
Surface Pickup too high?
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Jerry Gibson Jan 18. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Help
Started by Raymond Grimmitt in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Korrigan Jan 15. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Help
Started by Raymond Grimmitt in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts Jan 15. 0 Replies 0 Likes
6 pole PU
Started by Tim Pannabecker in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Jan 10. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Question
Started by TC DeVeau in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Tom T Jan 9. 8 Replies 1 Like
Drill Bit for CB Gitty 1" Sound Hole Grommets
Started by Mark Ballard in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Grandpa Jan 9. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Buzzing at floating bridge.
Started by Sam Blessing in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Jan 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Neck slot mistake
Started by Nicholas Finn in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Jan 4. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Lace pickup prints
Started by A.D.EKER in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by A.D.EKER Jan 4. 28 Replies 3 Likes
Flipping the Box
Started by Steven Adler in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Jan 3. 5 Replies 1 Like
2021 Throwback Holiday Build-Off Contest!
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by A.D.EKER Jan 1. 77 Replies 7 Likes
Happy Hogmanay
Started by Ian Boyd in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts Dec 31. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Grounding a Tupelo Tenor
Started by Ken Hope in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by BrianQ. Dec 29, 2021. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Greetings
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Nayeb Gofs Dec 28, 2021. 1 Reply 2 Likes
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"Little Fish" Project
Posted by Steve Bookout on January 22, 2022 at 11:12pm 0 Comments 1 Like
How to add photos?
Posted by Stephen Sell on January 13, 2022 at 1:19pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
My first 3 string cigar box guitar
Posted by Stephen Sell on January 13, 2022 at 1:16pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Shedding a Tear for Dave Lynas
Posted by Poorness Studios on December 20, 2021 at 8:30pm 4 Comments 3 Likes
CBG listed in the Sharper Image catalogue
Posted by Charred on December 8, 2021 at 7:28pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
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