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Recommended scale length

Started this discussion. Last reply by Korrigan Jan 30, 2019. 2 Replies

I can not make the finger stretch required to do some of the chords on  my 3 string cbg tuned GDgThe scale length I have is 23 3/4" for example the c chord  with it's 5th to 2nd fret stretch is just…Continue

Bracing Question

Started this discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Feb 12, 2018. 3 Replies

I am using gittys box kit with the finger joint corners. In his description he mentions that I might want to use bracing on the sound board (top ) panel. My question is what bracing pattern to use? …Continue

Resonator cbg question

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Sawyer Oct 14, 2017. 7 Replies

I am building a resonator cbg. My question is  about attaching a disc piezo , do you attach it to the sound cones back side? Will that interfere with the sound quality?  Any advice greatly appreciatedContinue

Question about 5 stringer guitar

Started this discussion. Last reply by sparky37 Sep 27, 2017. 6 Replies

I have the eBook "the How and Tao of Folk Guitar." It teaches how to play in open G tuning.I noticed that in a lot of chords the sixth string is omitted from the strum and deadened by your thumb so…Continue

 

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Over 10
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I like how it's possible to create excellent music using simple and often unorthodox instruments. That can be built by almost anyone.

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