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3rd string not as loud as other 3.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Urban Bill Dec 11, 2012. 4 Replies

I have built my first electric CBG using a single start type pickup on a 45 degree angle. It sounds great except for the third string which is about half as loud as the other three. I would…Continue

How to place humbucker

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wes Feb 9, 2012. 2 Replies

Does anybody know how to place a Humbucker in a cbg?  Does the frame around the pickups go inside or outside the box?Continue

Strap

Started this discussion. Last reply by wes carl Oct 24, 2011. 38 Replies

Where can I find the right kind of guitar strap for my cbg?

 

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At 11:33am on May 30, 2011, Wes said…
Where can I find the right kind of strap for my cbg?
 
 
 

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